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Off-Topic Discussion => General Discussion => Topic started by: Griffon UK on May 12, 2001, 03:55:00 pm

Title: thats one less decent sci-fi author in the world
Post by: Griffon UK on May 12, 2001, 03:55:00 pm

Douglas Adams R.I.P.
1952 - 2001

Honour the great man by either playing Starship Titanic or reading the 6-book trilogy of HHG2TG...

(I only thought there were 5)

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[This message has been edited by Griffon UK (edited 05-12-2001).]

Title: thats one less decent sci-fi author in the world
Post by: QXMX on May 12, 2001, 04:21:00 pm

The sixth too

RIP Mr. Adams

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Title: thats one less decent sci-fi author in the world
Post by: Unidan on May 12, 2001, 05:03:00 pm

Amen

Rest In Peace

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Title: thats one less decent sci-fi author in the world
Post by: Max Sterling on May 13, 2001, 12:16:00 am

How the heck did the man die at... 49 is it?



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Title: thats one less decent sci-fi author in the world
Post by: Arnav on May 13, 2001, 01:00:00 am

 

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Originally posted by Max Sterling:
How the heck did the man die at... 49 is it?

Heart attack I believe.
Damn sad.
His books were hella funny.


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Title: thats one less decent sci-fi author in the world
Post by: Fineus on May 13, 2001, 01:07:00 am

Yeah, it was a heart attack, you can find all the info here ("http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/uk/newsid_1326000/1326657.stm").

RIP Adam, you'll be greatly missed by many, many people.  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/frown.gif)

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Title: thats one less decent sci-fi author in the world
Post by: Sushi on May 13, 2001, 01:43:00 am

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Title: thats one less decent sci-fi author in the world
Post by: Max Sterling on May 13, 2001, 11:15:00 am

Well, its not like he was gonna write any new books... was he?  (http://dynamic.gamespy.com/~freespace/ubb/noncgi/smile.gif)



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Title: thats one less decent sci-fi author in the world
Post by: Jabu on May 13, 2001, 12:31:00 pm

I was actually reading one of his books when I heard the news.

I'm just full of bad luck this weekend.