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Posted by: capn_caveman 1 year, 8 months agoAn aide tells The Associated Press that science fiction writer Arthur C. Clarke has died at the age of 90.
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Jordan
March 18, 2008, 6:32 p.m.He will very much be missed. I'm glad he stuck around as long as he did.
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ameliog
March 18, 2008, 6:37 p.m."Childhood's End" was one of my early favorites. It's sad to hear of his passing.
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ameliog
March 18, 2008, 7:10 p.m.Here's more from his wiki page, with fresh update: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arthur_C._Clarke
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TheRealizer
March 18, 2008, 7:59 p.m.I will miss him, I have been reading his books for more than 50 years.
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sunandgames
March 19, 2008, 9:30 a.m.Truly one of my favourite science fiction writers ever. A real inspiration to so many, and someone who left the world a better place for having been here.
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Grrr
March 19, 2008, 1:19 p.m.A true visionary and refined intellect. He helped us take a look at some of the Big Questions. (sniff)
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DropkickaLib
March 19, 2008, 1:44 p.m.For some reason, I thought he was already dead. In addition to his work in science fiction, I enjoyed his TV show.
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Mutainia
March 19, 2008, 2:03 p.m.This guy was a prophet in more ways than most would realize. In 1999 to 2002, I experienced something that was very 2001ish, black monolith thrown in to boot. However, instead of "2001; A Space Odyssey", it was more "2001; A Spiritual Idiocy". Maybe some day I'll explain it further. All I know, is that it let me know Clark was MORE visionary for sure. Perhaps it was one of those "zeitgeist" things.
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Bkumm
March 19, 2008, 2:05 p.m.The last of the "Big Three" is gone. Heinlein, Asimov and Clarke. May you all rest in peace in that place where imagination and dreams become reality.
Good-bye.
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pc25
March 19, 2008, 2:30 p.m.One of my favorite writers....... He will be missed
God bless and thank you...........one of my favorites
Rendezvous With Rama
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ind06
March 19, 2008, 2:55 p.m.My personal favorite, his short story 'The Nine Billion Names Of God'. Thank you for your brilliant work, Mr. Clarke, I'll miss you.
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Isoparm
March 19, 2008, 7:04 p.m.A great one passes. He has been an inspiration to me, as he continued to re-enforce my interest in art and science.
His stories "Rescue Party" and "Against the Fall of Night" were how he got his hooks in me.
The world will be a little less bright without him. With his passing, I'm also reminded of the others that have gone through that final event horizon. Along with Heinlein and Asimov, I also remember Roger Zelazny ("Lord of Light"!), and Fred Saberhagen among others.
I rejoice in the works of the others that have taken over the reins such as Peter F. Hamilton, Alastair Reynolds, Iain M. Banks, Larry Niven, and the many others who will continue to contribute to our future history.
I salute Arthur C. Clark.
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foksipayne
March 19, 2008, 10:26 p.m.I thought I knew that name! He lived a long and productive life. RIP, and "God" bless. not from any religion, but from the LOVE within each of our hearts!
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