Author Michael Crichton died from cancer
Posted November 5, 2008 by Tim Henley
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Author Michael Crichton has died from a battle with cancer. Crichton was most famous for writing the books ”Jurassic Park” ”Congo,” “Sphere” and “The Lost World” which were turned into movies.
His family released a statement that said, “Through his books, Michael 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 we could all understand.”
They also said, “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.”
Crichton was 66 years old… RIP.
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