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The literary world has lost a wonderful writer. Sir Terry Pratchett died yesterday at the age of 66 due to Alzheimers. In the title I wrote ‘Rest in Fun’ and I believe that Terry will certainly be having a wonderful time in the afterlife. Yes, if there is an afterlife, I believe that Terry Pratchett probably embraced the new adventure he embarked upon yesterday. Why would I think this? I think this because he wrote of Death. It was a character in some of his books.
The Independent: “But unlike the cold, stereotypical hooded figure wielding a scythe, Pratchett’s Death is a haphazard figure who we see embarking on the very human experiences of getting drunk, dancing wildly and even hankering after happiness. He likes cats. He enjoys curry.”
From his hilarious book Good Omens: ‘DON’T THINK OF IT AS DYING,’ said Death. ‘JUST THINK OF IT AS LEAVING EARLY TO AVOID THE RUSH.’
From his book, Sourcery: ‘Death isn’t cruel, merely terribly, terribly good at his job.’
From Terry’s Twitter yesterday:
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
Terry’s books were very funny satire and fantasy on all manner of the human condition. If you haven’t read him yet, Good Omens, which he co-wrote with Neil Gaimans, is one of my favorites.
Have a great Friday! You too Terry. ~Phil
I hadn’t seen the Twitter feed before now. In this social media-driven world, that’s pretty awesome. RIF indeed.
Very sad, and he was so young really. I lost my father-in-law to Alzheimers. What a horrible, horrible illness.
I’m sorry for your loss. My father is struggling with it right now.
Awwwe…R.I.F.
Two of my blogging friends are huge fans of Terry Pratchett, I didn’t know you were too, Phil. I can see how you would like him! And I’m so sorry about your Dad.
Thanks Barbara! Yes I really enjoyed his books and his joyful embracement of life and death.