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tor.com - 11/5/2008
Michael Crichton: 1942-2008
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This just in: Michael Crichton , creator of the TV show ER, and best known as the writer of Jurassic Park, The Andromeda Strain, and Lost World, has died today unexpectedly. He was 66. UPDATE: He's died of cancer, so possibly not that unexpectedly. His funeral will be private, and few other ...
Author Michael Crichton Has 'Died Unexpectedly'
etonline.com - 11/5/2008
Author Michael Crichton Has 'Died Unexpectedly'
— etonline.com — Prolific novelist and "ER" creator Michael Crichton has passed away. He was 66. Perhaps best known for... being the author of Jurassic Park and its sequel The Lost World , which were turned into a hugely successful movie franchise, his numerous books ... (more) Author Michael Crichton Has 'Died Unexpectedly'

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'Jurassic Park' Autho, 'ER' Creator Michael Crichton Dead At 66 After Private Cancer Battle
cbs2chicago.com - 11/5/2008
'Jurassic Park' Autho, 'ER' Creator Michael Crichton Dead At 66 After Private Cancer Battle
— cbs2chicago.com — 'Jurassic Park' Author Michael Crichton Dead At 66 Family Cites Writer's Private Battle Against Cancer NEW YORK... (CBS News) ― Best-selling author and filmaker Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles Tuesday, after a courageous and private ... (more) 'Jurassic Park' Autho, 'ER' Creator Michael Crichton ...

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blogs.discovermagazine.com - 11/10/2008
The Top 5 “Crazy” Michael Crichton Ideas That Actually Came True | Discoblog
— blogs.discovermagazine.com — andromeda strain Given the recent death of best-selling author and sci-fi pioneer Michael Crichton, we thought it... was the perfect time to reflect on some of his most innovative and fascinating ideas…that just happened to have come true. 5. Talking ... (more) The Top 5 “Crazy” Michael Crichton Ideas ...

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