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 Post subject: Arthur C. Clarke died at a hospital near his home in Sri Lan
PostPosted: Wed Mar 19, 2008 3:10 am 
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Just found out the news myself.

Definitely one of the fathers of science fiction!

But what a long life he had! :o

2001 will always be my favourite of his works- I had to read Childhood's End in highschool.

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Been one hell of a year so far with sci-fi deaths. :( :( This one's a biggie.

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I heard the news last night around midnight just as i was going to bed.....

A true giant of Sci - Fi has passed.....a sad day...... :( :(

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Yup. RIP

The man was a true genius.
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Yes, he will be missed --- one of the greats
I was listning to one of his works last night, then this morning I found out he had passed.
What a great loss !

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I'm very sad to hear this, A.C Clarke always was and probably always will be one of my favorite SF writers.

So I raise my glass to you Arthur and wish you a fond farewell, thanks for all the pleasure you gave me in my childhood reading your books!

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He was definitely one of the greatest minds of our time. He'll be missed.

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A brilliant mind and exceptional visionary.
I would say 2001 is my favorite of his works, too.

Apparently, Arthur C Clarke was one of the first three people in the world
to use email, interestingly enough. Back in the early 70's, I think I read.

What a grand old life! Cool initials, too...
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Oh man. That means the only one of my childhood literature heroes still alive is Jack Vance. :cry:

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