March 12, 2015
Terry Pratchett died at the age of 66 years. Photo: AP
He was considered one of the grand masters of humorous fantasy: Sir Terence David John Pratchett, Terry Pratchett called. After a long battle against Alzheimer’s world-famous author of numerous bestsellers died. Just last year he finished his last “Discworld” novel
The British fantasy author Terry Pratchett is dead. The author of the “Discworld” novels died at the age of 66 years as the publisher Transworld Publishers announced on Thursday. “The world has lost one of its brightest, most astute minds,” said Publisher CEO Larry Finlay.
Pratchett is the creator of the Discworld and author of over 40 novels of the fictional world of wizards, dwarves, dragons, and many other Fantsiefiguren play. The fictional, disc-shaped world rests on the backs of four elephants standing again on the shell of a giant turtle, which is surrounded by a sun and a moon.
Several of his works have been in over the years become bestsellers. Overall, his books have been translated into over 37 languages and has sold approximately 70 million copies worldwide. 2009 Pratchett was of Queen Elizabeth II knighted and could henceforth decorate with the title “Sir”
Terry Pratchett in 2009, with his knight medal he of the Queen has been presented with. Photo: AFP
The first of his “Discworld” novels appeared in 1983 under the German title “The Colour of Magic”, the last of 2013 (“Great Steam Ahead”) , In addition to the books in the subject of the Discworld appeared numerous plays, quiz books, computer and role-playing games.
became known was the writer, whose trademark was a black felt hat and a black coat, also known as ” Alzheimer’s warriors. ” Pratchett was announced in December 2007 that he was suffering from a rare form of brain disease. According to the publisher, he died “at home while his cat asleep on his bed surrounded by his family.” Pratchett leaves behind his wife Lyn and their daughter Rhianna. (AP / fr)
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