Vale Terry Pratchett

Mike Hewson
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He passed last night from Alzheimer's. A lovely and talented man. I will sorely miss him.

Mike.

I have made this letter longer than usual because I lack the time to make it shorter ...

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Vale Terry Pratchett

Sorry to hear that Mike.

Phil

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Very sad news :(

Very sad news :(

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R.I.P.

R.I.P.

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I will miss his books. RIP

I will miss his books.

RIP

Waiting for Godot & salvation :-)

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RE: I will miss his

Quote:

I will miss his books.

RIP


I read somewhere that his daughter might continue to write them, with his blessing.

(I can't say if they will he as good, though.)

David

Miserable old git
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I read a couple from Anne

I read a couple from Anne McCaffreys son and they passed my muster.

Pluto will always be a Planet to me.

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