Goodbye to Terry
I first became aware of Terry Pratchett when he attended a long-ago Novacon, just as The Colour of Magic was published. He soon became an established member of fandom, well known for his 'Terry-and-an-audience' sessions, where he expounded something controversial and we yelled back at him. (He also noted any witty heckles for use in his books.) Then there was the weekend he quit his day job and went around yelling, "Free! Free!"
He was a great con participant, friendly with everyone, whether they read his books or not, witty and wise. I never met anyone who disliked him, and his courage when faced with early onset Alzheimer's was inspiring.
Also, he wrote books. Funny, biting, witty books.
DEATH came for him today.
And our community is very, very sad.
He was a great con participant, friendly with everyone, whether they read his books or not, witty and wise. I never met anyone who disliked him, and his courage when faced with early onset Alzheimer's was inspiring.
Also, he wrote books. Funny, biting, witty books.
DEATH came for him today.
And our community is very, very sad.