Michael Crichton Loses Battle With Cancer
Legendary author Michael Crichton has died at the age of 66.
Crichton, who wrote more than a dozen best-sellers in his career – most notibly Jurassic Park – lost his battle with cancer in Los Angeles on Tuesday, his family said in a statement.
“Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 4, 2008 after a courageous and private battle against cancer,” the statement read.
As well as his novels, which sold over 100 million copies worldwide, Crichton was also the creator behind the hit international medical drama, E.R..
His family added: “The world knew him as a great story teller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us — and entertained us all while doing so.”
He will be missed.
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