Famed Author Michael Crichton Has Died

The Writer of Jurassic Park and Creator of Hit Television Show ER Has Unexpectedly Died

Ryan Christopher DeVault
TMZ is reporting that talented author Michael Crichton has died at the age of 66. Crichton had been battling cancer, and the cause of death is suspected to be complications associated with his condition.

Michael Crichton is probably best known for penning the book JurassicPark, which turned into a monster box office smash when it was made into a movie. He also struck gold when he helped write and create the hit NBC television show ER, which has 307 episodes to its credit since 1994.

The author had been the Director of several movies taken from his own books including The Great Train Robbery, Runaway, and The 13th Warrior. Finding success in film, on television, and in selling more than 150 million books, Michael Crichton was definitely a great contributor to both Hollywood and fans of his books.

The loss of Michael Crichton was said best by one of his representatives, who said that the death of the famed author was "unexpected". His writing style was entirely unique, and he did a great job of bringing a part of himself to every novel that he wrote. He will be sorely missed in the world of fiction writing.

Michael Crichton Writing Credits:

Jurassic Park

Disclosure

ER

Prety

Sphere

The Andromeda Strain

The Great Train Robbery

Congo

Coma

Runaway

Rising Sun

Twister

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  • Visitor 11/8/2008

    Not to pick nits, but Coma was written by Robin Cook

  • Patricia Sicilia 11/6/2008

    I was so saddened when I heard this yesterday.

  • R. Elizabeth C. Kitchen 11/6/2008

    Such a loss.

  • JRS 11/5/2008

    Oh, no! We're really going to miss him!

  • Carol Roach 11/5/2008

    I didn't know, thanks for posting this.

  • CJ Mathis 11/5/2008

    I love this writers work How sad to have him gone from our world now.

  • Lindsay Woodland 11/5/2008

    Sad news but good reporting.

  • jpsixbear 11/5/2008

    what a terrible loss for the literary community

  • Jennifer Metz 11/5/2008

    Wow- how sad, he was such a fabulous writer.

  • Tommie Sandlin 11/5/2008

    One of my favorite authors. Terrible news. Good reporting.

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