R.I.P.
Author and ER creator Michael Crichton has unexpectedly passed away at the age of 66.
Best known for penning the Jurassic Park novel that would inspire a blockbuster film franchise, Crichton had endured a long, private battle with cancer.
His novels have sold successfully, and his work has earned him not only a Peabody and an Emmy, and even a dinosaur named after him.
Crichton's family told ET:
"While the world knew him as a great storyteller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us — and entertained us all while doing so — his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes.
"He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget."
Crichton leaves behind a wife and a daughter.
Our thoughts go out to his family during this painful time.
[Image via WENN.]
Paul McCartney!!!!!
So Sad =(
RIP
i just saw jurassic park last week for the first time.
Too bad. It's always sad when we lose someone so creative.
He was a such a great author.
R.I.P.
sweet america!!!!!! where are you?!
…as well as leaving behind a wonderful legacy I hope his daughter inherited some of his genius and creativity. Perhaps that will provide some comfort.
i don't know this guy, but r.i.p.
Awww, that's sad news.
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THIS IS WHAT'S KNOWN AS A "HOT DADDY!!!"
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verrryyyy sad!!!!!
R.I.P.
sad sad sad RIP
go obama!!!
sad on discrimination prop 8 and 102
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LG FUKCED UP BIG TIME AND IS THE FIRST TO ADMIT IT. LG OFFERS HER SINCERE CONDOLENCES. WHAT A GREAT MAN!!!
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AWWWWWW SAD
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oh shit…….. Jurrasic Park.
very sad.. what an amazing writer
Brilliant author, seemed like a good human being, too. I've read many of his books. Horrible loss for American writers.
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WHAT?? I love his books. Omg… RIP Michael. I just picked up Sphere again. His best book.
RIP!
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he was my favorite author , very sad
Noo! I have 2 of his novels! So sad…so young!
SO sad. I liked Crichton . He was so intellegent , talented , and creative. I always liked seeing him in interviews. And I also like the pattern his life took. He went from being a doctor to an author. Seems like he was a good man. May God watch over his family.
This guy was super prolific.
He wrote ER, Jurassic, Coma, Andromeda Strain - was a producer, a doctor, a Harvard grad, and a good looking guy to boot.
Other notable creations by Michael Crichton:
The Andromeda Strain
The Great Train Robbery
Congo
Sphere
Jurassic Park - The Lost World
Disclosure
ER
Twister
He was a great visionary of the world and its future, most notably
in his novels 'Prey', 'Next', 'State of fear'.
R.I.P.
So sorry. Condolences to his family.
Thoughts and prayers for his family and loved ones. How very sad.
This news just makes today and even sadder day for the country and the world.
Wow. What happened? That's just awful.
Michael Crichton was a great author. He will be missed!
D: He was my favorite author when I was younger. I can't believe it.
Wow this sucks. He was my favourite author growing up and still is now.
Wow, that is a big story and yet there was very little coverage because King Barack was dominating the news.
Love Critchon's books. RIP.
R.I.P
so sad, he was a great author with a very intelligent and creative mind.
Jurassic Park and Sphere are one of my favs
You guys are idiot! Crichton was a christian right douchebag! Didn't believe in global warming!Friend of George Bush! Republican creep!
Oh man…this is terrible. The world lost a wonderful writer.
So so sad, this man was so creative and a wonderful writer, I have every one of his books.
I loved how he was a Doctor then a writer and everything else that followed.
My thoughts are with his family right now
RIP, We'll never have another writer like you
OMG… I had no idea he was ill! How sad, he was a brilliant author and person, my heart goes out to his family. R.I.P., Michael, you will be missed….. :>(
He was my friend, he is not a republican/religious shit. And he might be right about global warming, all you uneducated lemmings.
he is a genius. i had lunch with him last week and he didnt even mention the cancer. i didnt even know.
He inspired me to be who i am today. RIP MC.
I just read about this (too caught up in the election stuff). Wow, Michael Crichton fought the fight against cancer and unfortunately lost. His legacy will live on in those books and ER!
does bitter anger cause illness
that wierd feud
he nourished for some critic
and put him
in a book he wrote.
sad man