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Arc101 · 12-12-2007, 03:22 PM

Terry Pratchett is suffering from a rare form of early Alzheimer's disease, he is only 59. He is one of my favorite authors, and writes funny, sharp, interesting fantasy novels. He is one of the most imaginative people I have read, and I wish there were more people like him that could be me laugh out loud. For those who have never read any of his books, I would suggest you pick up the Guards books as those are wonderful. Are they many other fans here ?

Illuminaire · 12-12-2007, 03:55 PM

I hope it stays onset and he writes many MANY more books before anything really serious happens to him.

SecretMethod70 · 12-12-2007, 05:12 PM

Well that sucks.

kramus · 12-12-2007, 06:29 PM

Dayum.
Diagnosed means that there is damage enough to be noticable, and enough to be worried about. First Robert Jordan checks out, and now Pratchett is seriously compromised.
Dayum.

squeeeb · 12-12-2007, 06:48 PM

that sucks. good omens, by him and gaiman, is one of my favorites.

Godzilla · 12-12-2007, 08:24 PM

I've reread Small Gods so many times that I've had to replace it twice. I hope everything turns out for the best for him.

12-12-2007, 03:22 PM	#1 (permalink)
Arc101 Addict Location: Nottingham, England	Pratchett has Alzheimer's disease Terry Pratchett is suffering from a rare form of early Alzheimer's disease, he is only 59. He is one of my favorite authors, and writes funny, sharp, interesting fantasy novels. He is one of the most imaginative people I have read, and I wish there were more people like him that could be me laugh out loud. For those who have never read any of his books, I would suggest you pick up the Guards books as those are wonderful. Are they many other fans here ?

12-12-2007, 03:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Illuminaire Upright	I hope it stays onset and he writes many MANY more books before anything really serious happens to him. __________________ "Noteable and witty quotes go here."

12-12-2007, 05:12 PM	#3 (permalink)
SecretMethod70 Human Administrator Location: Chicago	Well that sucks. __________________ Le temps détruit tout "Musicians are the carriers and communicators of spirit in the most immediate sense." - Kurt Elling

12-12-2007, 06:29 PM	#4 (permalink)
kramus loving the curves Location: my Lady's manor	Dayum. Diagnosed means that there is damage enough to be noticable, and enough to be worried about. First Robert Jordan checks out, and now Pratchett is seriously compromised. Dayum. __________________ And now to disengage the clutch of the forebrain ... I'm going with this - if you like artwork visit http://markfineart.ca

12-12-2007, 06:48 PM	#5 (permalink)
squeeeb part of the problem Location: hic et ubique	that sucks. good omens, by him and gaiman, is one of my favorites. __________________ onward to mayhem!

12-12-2007, 08:24 PM	#6 (permalink)
Godzilla Insane Location: austin, TX	I've reread Small Gods so many times that I've had to replace it twice. I hope everything turns out for the best for him. __________________ Coming out of an ocean near you...