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General News RIP Sir Terence Pratchett

Discussion in 'Current Events, World News, & LGBT News' started by CuriousLiaison, Mar 12, 2015.

  1. CuriousLiaison

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    You meant so much to my childhood and adolescence.

    You once called me a bastard. In person. My greatest honour.

    Sleep well.
     
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    The world has lost a truly great author and an amazing man.

    “DON'T THINK OF IT AS DYING, said Death. JUST THINK OF IT AS LEAVING EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH.”
     
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    Wow, I had no idea this had happened until I noticed this thread. Sad news. He was an intelligent author, and a brave campaigner for what he believed in.
     
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    An Angel who did not so much Fall as Saunter Vaguely Downwards.

    I'll admit I cried when I found out.

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    Edit: You know, I wonder ... Prachett did so much socially-conscious writing about race, class, and gender, I bet he would've eventually written an LGBT-focused book if only he'd had enough time.
     
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    I hadn't heard either. Such sadness :frowning2:
     
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    Sad indeed.
     
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    Sad news.

    R.I.P.
     
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    http://http://www.thedailymash.co.uk/news/arts-entertainment/no-grim-reaper-told-2015031396200

    Hear, hear.
     
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    It's sad, but not the worst way to go, considering he had Alzheimer's...

    Rest in peace.