We’re still reeling from the untimely death of Terry Pratchett. Read some kind words shared by his fans and friends including Neil Gaiman, John Green, and Rick Riordan.
Yesterday, we learned that British author Terry Pratchett passed away at the age of 66. He had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, but continued writing novels and expanding his amazing Discworld universe until the very end.
Related: Remembering Terry Pratchett: Words of wisdom from the Discworld series
His contribution to genre fiction has inspired readers all over the world, and in 2009 he was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II.
Since the sad news of his passing, many industry professionals and fans of Pratchett’s works have responded with kind words and beautiful send-offs, that we thought were worth sharing:
He was my friend for thirty years and a month. I miss him. Donate to Alzheimer's research and make it so things like this don't happen.
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) March 12, 2015
The last thing Terry and I did together: http://t.co/KN1VkPQvcn
— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) March 13, 2015
RIP to a writer of monumental talent: Terry Pratchett, Popular Fantasy Novelist, Dies at 66 http://t.co/U1aHTF2oce
— Rick Riordan (@camphalfblood) March 12, 2015
Very sad to hear of the death of #terrypratchett. I vastly enjoy his playful, smart #Discworld books.
— Margaret E. Atwood (@MargaretAtwood) March 12, 2015
Terry Pratchett (@terryandrob) once gave me 2 pieces of advice.
1 Always tour to meet your readers face to face.
2 Buy a hat.
A gentleman.
— Eoin Colfer (@eoincolfer) March 12, 2015
Terry Pratchett also wrote, "The world is a globe–the farther you sail, the closer to home you are."
— John Green (@johngreen) March 12, 2015
"It’s not worth doing something unless someone, somewhere, would much rather you weren’t doing it." RIP the brilliant Terry Pratchett.
— Ricky Gervais (@rickygervais) March 12, 2015
Deeply saddened by the news of #TerryPratchett 's death; an extraordinarily gifted man looking at the world through a wonderful tinted lense
— Anthony Stewart Head (@AnthonySHead) March 12, 2015
How #TerryPratchett helped me hate a party and keep it real: a thank you note. http://t.co/8i1syTeJFy
— Maureen Johnson (@maureenjohnson) March 12, 2015
I was very sad to hear of the death of Terry Pratchett yesterday. Got to meet him once at a signing…. A lovely gentle man x
— Chris Rankin (@chrisrankin) March 13, 2015
Sad news about Sir Terry Pratchett, he was a wonderful author, loved many of his books. #bookrevolution
— Joseph Morgan (@JosephMorgan) March 12, 2015
RIP Sir Terry Pratchett. Thank you for giving us so many worlds to explore, and so many people in them to love.
— Wil Wheaton (@wilw) March 12, 2015
And finally, from Terry himself (shared posthumously by his assistant):
AT LAST, SIR TERRY, WE MUST WALK TOGETHER.
— Terry Pratchett (@terryandrob) March 12, 2015
Terry took Death’s arm and followed him through the doors and on to the black desert under the endless night.
— Terry Pratchett (@terryandrob) March 12, 2015
The End.
— Terry Pratchett (@terryandrob) March 12, 2015