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Old 11-05-2008, 04:22 PM
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Michael Crichton dies of cancer

Michael Crichton, the million-selling author who made scientific research terrifying and irresistible in such thrillers as "Jurassic Park," "Timeline" and "The Andromeda Strain," has died of cancer, his family said.

Crichton died Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 66 after privately battling cancer.


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Old 11-05-2008, 05:38 PM
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Michael Crichton, the million-selling author who made scientific research terrifying and irresistible in such thrillers as "Jurassic Park," "Timeline" and "The Andromeda Strain," has died of cancer, his family said.

Crichton died Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 66 after privately battling cancer.


http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081105/.../obit_crichton
Wow... That's too bad. Prayers for his loved ones.
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Old 11-05-2008, 07:02 PM
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Wow. He was so young. RIP.
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Old 11-05-2008, 07:08 PM
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Old 11-06-2008, 10:30 AM
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Old 11-06-2008, 12:13 PM
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So sad. He was a wonderful story teller. He will be missed. Rest in peace, Mr. Crichton.
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Old 11-08-2008, 10:01 AM
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He lived one heck of a life - brilliant medical student to bestselling author. May he rest in peace.
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