Michael Crichton,`Jurassic Park' Creator, Dies at 66 - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 11-05-2008, 03:35 PM

Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Crichton, the best-selling author of science-infused thrillers including ``Jurassic Park'' and ``The Andromeda Strain,'' has died. He was 66.

Crichton died yesterday in Los Angeles ``after a courageous and private battle against cancer,'' according to an announcement on his Web site. It said Crichton's works ``challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us.''

In addition to his books, Crichton created the hit television show ``ER.''

In recent years, the Harvard University and Harvard Medical School graduate was known as a high-profile doubter about the threat posed by global warming. His 2004 book ``State of Fear'' conjured a group of eco-terrorists trying to sow panic over the topic.

``In my view, our approach to global warming exemplifies everything that is wrong with our approach to the environment,'' he said in a 2005 speech at the National Press Club in Washington. ``We are basing our decisions on speculation, not evidence.''

Crichton was born in Chicago on October 28, 1942, and was raised in the New York suburb of Roslyn, on Long Island. His father was editor of Advertising Age.

He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard in 1964 before going to Harvard Medical School. ``The Andromeda Strain,'' his first book, was published in 1969 while he was attending medical school.

Survivors include his wife, Sherri, and a daughter, Taylor, according to his Web site.

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Chocolate Moose · 11-05-2008, 04:42 PM

That's a shame. I loved reading the Andromeda Strain and I bought the 2 Jurassic Park books too.

catlover79 · 11-05-2008, 04:43 PM

ekkostar · 11-05-2008, 06:26 PM

Wow. He was a great author and creator(ER and Jurassic Park are classics). He will be missed.

Janice · 11-05-2008, 07:36 PM

Very sad, indeed. I find that many famous people keep their battles with cancer private, while others go public. Prayers for him and his family.

80sTrivia · 11-05-2008, 08:06 PM

So sad to hear of his passing. He was always one of my favorite authors. I didn't even realize he had been ill...

catlover79 · 11-05-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

So sad to hear of his passing. He was always one of my favorite authors. I didn't even realize he had been ill...

Me, neither. Such a sad story...

Schmoopie · 11-06-2008, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 80sTrivia

So sad to hear of his passing. He was always one of my favorite authors. I didn't even realize he had been ill...

This was a shock! I'm sorry to hear that he's gone, but he's left a wonderful legacy behind in his writings that will always be remembered.

Andrea

Amanda Woodward · 11-07-2008, 12:11 AM

Just like with Peter Benchleys early demise

He also did Westworld and Waterworld......

veggie-tari-jenn · 11-10-2008, 02:53 AM

I was soooo sorry when I heard this....I am a bigg ER fan and was sad that its in its last season...what a shame he wont see it go off the air

11-05-2008, 03:35 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Michael Crichton,`Jurassic Park' Creator, Dies at 66 Nov. 5 (Bloomberg) -- Michael Crichton, the best-selling author of science-infused thrillers including ``Jurassic Park'' and ``The Andromeda Strain,'' has died. He was 66. Crichton died yesterday in Los Angeles ``after a courageous and private battle against cancer,'' according to an announcement on his Web site. It said Crichton's works ``challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us.'' In addition to his books, Crichton created the hit television show ``ER.'' In recent years, the Harvard University and Harvard Medical School graduate was known as a high-profile doubter about the threat posed by global warming. His 2004 book ``State of Fear'' conjured a group of eco-terrorists trying to sow panic over the topic. ``In my view, our approach to global warming exemplifies everything that is wrong with our approach to the environment,'' he said in a 2005 speech at the National Press Club in Washington. ``We are basing our decisions on speculation, not evidence.'' Crichton was born in Chicago on October 28, 1942, and was raised in the New York suburb of Roslyn, on Long Island. His father was editor of Advertising Age. He graduated summa cum laude from Harvard in 1964 before going to Harvard Medical School. ``The Andromeda Strain,'' his first book, was published in 1969 while he was attending medical school. Survivors include his wife, Sherri, and a daughter, Taylor, according to his Web site. http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?p...gTk&refer=muse
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11-05-2008, 06:26 PM	#4
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Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Very sad, indeed. I find that many famous people keep their battles with cancer private, while others go public. Prayers for him and his family.

11-07-2008, 12:11 AM	#9
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11-10-2008, 02:53 AM	#10
veggie-tari-jenn SARCASTIC COUPON PRINCESS!! Eternal Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 13, 2008 Posts: 1,882	I was soooo sorry when I heard this....I am a bigg ER fan and was sad that its in its last season...what a shame he wont see it go off the air