Micheal Crichton: His Private Battle
Best-selling author Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 4, 2008 after a courageous and private battle against cancer.
Who would not have known the guy who wrote the historic and prehistoric science thrillers such as “Jurassic Park, “Timeline” and “The Andromeda Strain” has his own private battle of cancer. This 6-foot-9-inch author was also a screenwriter and filmmaker, earning producing and writing credits for the film versions of many of his titles. He also created the TV hospital series “ER” in 1994.
Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way we could all understand.
He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves behind the greatest gifts of a thirst for knowledge, the desire to understand, and the wisdom to use our minds to better our world.
He was unusually tall, wasn’t he?
I’ve read only one of his books,’ The Rising Sun’.
I didn’t know that he was a medical doctor though.
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Jacy Reply:
November 6th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
he is tall. i didn’t expect it. most of his future novels reflects his medical training and science background.
he is indeed a genius esp. with his pen.
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Another guy who made a big difference in the world… He will be missed.
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Jacy Reply:
November 6th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
i agree sky. he is known and will be remembered.
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he is really a talented guy,who would forget Jurassic Park?He will be miss for sure…
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Jacy Reply:
November 6th, 2008 at 1:40 pm
you’re right. his name is uaully associated by the blockbuster hit.
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Oh dear! He will surely be missed however his legacy will certainly live on.
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Jacy Reply:
November 6th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
i agree Chey. he has inspired many young people.
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I love his books! Jurassic Park was my favorite.
He will be missed.
Notice the show he created “ER” is also ending this year?
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Jacy Reply:
November 6th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
hi Amber!
i actually didn’t follow the “ER” tv series. so it’s ending now too?
he really has a way with words.
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oh my Zeus! He is a good-looking man and wonderful writer. My friend who’s a physical therapist reads his book a lot.
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Jacy Reply:
November 6th, 2008 at 1:43 pm
i agree that he’s good-looking and no one will dispute us when we say wonderful writer. i haven’t got the chance to read his book, i usually just wait for it to be in the bigscreen.
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oh my… i’m so saddened with this news. i love his novels.
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Jacy Reply:
November 7th, 2008 at 1:31 am
hello Eric!
i see you’re a fan of Michael Crichton. i too was saddened. there was no news about him suffering from cancer. he made it all private.
btw, i attempted to comment on your some of your blog posts but this is what i got:
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