Michael Crichton Dies

Michael Crichton, who helped create the TV show "ER" and wrote the best-sellers "Jurassic Park," "The Andromeda Strain," "Sphere" and "Rising Sun," has died in Los Angeles, his public relations firm said in a news release.  He died November 4 from cancer at the age of 66.

John Michael Crichton, M.D. (October 23, 1942 – November 4, 2008[2][3]) was an American author, film producer, film director, medical doctor, and television producer best known for his science fiction and techno-thriller novels, films, and television programs. His books have sold over 150 million copies worldwide. His works were usually based on the action genre and heavily feature technology.

We will miss him!

http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/books/11/05/obit.crichton/index.html

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Crichton