RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2015 Sad news breaking which announces the death of Terry Pratchet. The discworld books were incredibly funny. A sad loss. RIP Terry - I hope they get some turtles to carry your coffin. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-31858156 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Lurker Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I've had a great laugh at some of his books. He had a great turn of phrase and a great gift for taking the mickey out of things. RIP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2015 Really sad His Discworld stories might be classed as fantasy and with mythical creatures, but I still think they reflected the human condition and spirit to a T. I keep re-reading them as they provide escapism in a positive way. What a great loss, to his family but also the many, many fans who are being denied further brilliance. Rest in peace, sir. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium MJI Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2015 Very shocking, but unsurprised RIP TP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 If his only invention had been Lord Vetinari I would be grateful. "Tyrant, remember," (Going Postal). RIP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iL Dottore Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I am... well "devastated" may be too strong a word, but my feelings are heading in that direction. His work has brought me so much pleasure, that to loose him is akin to loosing a very good friend. Not only was he a great author, but by all acounts a really nice bloke. One of my treasured possessions is a letter written and signed by him in response to a note I had sent him about a book of his. And now, once I have bought and read his last book: The Long Utopia (with Stephen Baxter, due June 2015). There will be no more Long Earth or Discworld books, ever. Nor will we see a future Tiffany Aching, would she have become another Granny Weatherwax? we'll never know. So many much-loved characters, no more. I suppose all I can do is to quote UU's librarian: "Oook" - which really must say it all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jbqfc Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2015 having read all his books he was inventive and funny writer a sad loss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janner Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Very sad news indeed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian J. Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2015 Sad news. I had a weird feeling a week or so ago about TP and that he would soon pass away. Probably just coincidence though. I'm still working through what are now the last few books of the Discworld series, and it's poignant knowing there will be no more to follow. R.I.P. Terry, you've given us many hours, nay, weeks of reading that helps to make us laugh. I for one will treasure your stories on my re-reads of them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Dickerson Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I suppose all I can do is to quote UU's librarian: "Oook" - which really must say it all. Sad news. UU always felt oddly familiar, but if they're all effectively joined via L-Space that would explain it. It's not Discworld, but I think I'll have to dig out a copy of Good Omens to reread soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chameleon Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Buggrit! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lapford34102 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Very sad, if not unexpected, news. He was a great writer who probably deserved even greater recognition than he received. Stu Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2015 Once had the pleasure of a long chat with Terry after a book signing where he asked anyone with all the series to wait to the end, (my mate had the full bag full with him but I had only taken one ) Once he realised we were also widely read it turned into over an hour of highly entertaining discussion. I thought his books were good but the bloke was even better. Thanks for Discworld Terry and the thoughts you provoked of how ridiculous much of our world can be I'll miss the adventures but remember all the characters like friends. Saw him again in town only a year or so ago and said thanks for the tv work, No doubt helping Alfred keep THE BOSS in line Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Buggrit! millenium hand and shrimp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 12, 2015 Sad day indeed ... just hope he likes the place he is in now.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CLARENCE Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I've read and reread every single one of his books, and loved every single one. Many thanks for the Discworld series, Sir Terry, and for the many hours of reading pleasure! You'll be greatly missed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 I have lost a personal hero here - I am very saddened by the passing of this great man. I too had the pleasure, ne, privilege of a brief conversation with him many years ago and he did not disappoint as so many heroes can - he was every inch a thorough gentleman and a great wit. I will always treasure my signed first edition of Soul Music. Ever since I was a boy, his humour and philosophy which pervades Discworld have been a constant source of pleasure and inspiration and like others here I can't believe I will never again tread new ground over the beautiful, magical world he created. I have just and I mean just finished an audio book marathon while commuting of all the Discworld books and to get to 'THE END' today is just wierd... Another great talent taken by a cruel condition, far too soon. My condolences and thoughts are with his family and friends. He meant so much to so many people and for a range of reasons but along with the hours of pleasure and inspiration his books gave me, he also has another special meaning for me. I had a cousin who had a terminal condition who was also a huge fan of Discworld and it helped her a great deal through her final days. One of the last things she said was that she had "an appointment with the big man in the black robe" and it was said with a smile. I wish I could have told him how he helped. I can't tell him personally now but there is only one note on which to end: Thank you Sir Terry for everything... Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tamperman36 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Such a sd loss, I wonder if the coffin will have lots of legs and a will of its own. The world is a much rounder place now R.I.P. TP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dagworth Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2015 Somehow I picture Death sitting waiting, making a fuss of the sleeping cat, and then looking round on hearing a noise. "AH, ARE YOU READY NOW?" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spannerman Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Ook? A fantastic storyteller who added humour to many lives. Believable characters in unbelievable situation's which they dealt with in the most humanistic way, generally arguing and bickering. I swear I have met some of the characters he wrote about. Hope he was met by a black robed old friend. Rip Nik Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted March 12, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2015 He will be greatly missed, along with his humorous twist on real life, the characters, 1 and the cruel and unusual geography. RIP Sir Terry. 1The amusing footnotes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Ook. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Moria Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 RIP TP and thank you for the years of enjoyment and laughter. Having just re-read Iron Girder and Mrs Bradshaws guide, I was wondering if a layout from Effing to Swine-Town would be an interesting model Be at peace and perhaps you will find out how many angels can dance on the head of a pin Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted March 12, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 12, 2015 Such a sd loss, I wonder if the coffin will have lots of legs and a will of its own. The world is a much rounder place now R.I.P. TP. Made of sapient pearwood Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiffy2 Posted March 12, 2015 Share Posted March 12, 2015 Thank you, Terry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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