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"Jurassic Park" Author And "ER" Creator Succumbs To Cancer. He Was 66.

LOS ANGELES, Nov. 5, 2008

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Best-selling author and filmaker Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles Tuesday, after a courageous and private battle against cancer, according to a statement released by his family. He was 66.

Crichton is best known as the author of "Jurassic Park" and the creator of "ER." His most recent novel, "Next," about genetics and law, was published in December 2006.

"While 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 -- his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes," the statement said. "He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget."

Through his books, Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way all could understand.

"He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves behind the greatest gifts of a thirst for knowledge, the desire to understand, and the wisdom to use our minds to better our world," the statement added.

Born in Chicago Oct. 23, 1942, Crichton graduated summa cum laude from Harvard College, received his MD from Harvard Medical School, and was a postdoctoral fellow at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies, researching public policy with Jacob Bronowski. He has taught courses in anthropology at Cambridge University and writing at MIT. Crichton's 2004 bestseller, "State of Fear," acknowledged the world was growing warmer, but challenged extreme anthropogenic warming scenarios.

A private funeral service is expected, but no further details will be released to the public.

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Wow.I am shocked to hear this :(
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66 is too young. Still, maybe if he got bitten by a mosquito, Jeff Goldblum could use it to extract his DNA and clone him.
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Why does it have to be Crichton?
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Sean was a very good friend of Michael Crichton.

They made the great Train Robbery together and genuinely liked each other.
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Blowfeld wrote:Sean was a very good friend of Michael Crichton.

They made the great Train Robbery together and genuinely liked each other.
That says a lot given Sir Sean's usual attitude to directors.
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Crichton based the character of John Carter on ER on himself as a med student.


66 is too young..a year younger than my mom and 2 years younger than my dad.
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