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RIP Terry Pratchett

Lupin 1Lupin 1 Posts: 8,916
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In my opinion a very brave man who faced dementia knowing what would happen to him, and shared his experiences in an attempt to help fellow sufferers. I loved the fact that he arranged for his death to be announced on his own Twitter page, one hell of a chapimage

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  • ForrestgrumpForrestgrump Posts: 247

    omg what a shame such a wonderful man image

    If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need.
  • Lupin 1Lupin 1 Posts: 8,916

    It is very sad only 66. Early onset of any type of dementia is rapid and he knew that.

    Not everyone's view but I so admired the documentary he made about assisted dying in Switzerland,  I'm pleased he didn't have to do that and died at home.  

  • EmmastaffieEmmastaffie Posts: 20

    Yeah - very sad. A great writer. May he rest in peace.

  • FruitcakeFruitcake Posts: 810

    Yes, sad news indeed. He did so much to raise awareness, I hope that his work continues 

    And there is something quite comforting (I think that's the right word) that his cat was on his bed with him as he passed 

  • DovefromaboveDovefromabove Posts: 88,138

    Yes, a brave man who gave an awful condition real dignity.  RIP image


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  • UnknownUnknown

    I agree, a great man and brilliant author. image

    Thankfully he passed away without reverting to taking his own life, which of course was on his agenda.

  • WintersongWintersong Posts: 2,436

    Brave indeed

  • StagbeetleStagbeetle Posts: 174
    He was an amazing author and I love his books. Its so sad and he was so young. I work with people with dementia, its such a horrible illness!!!!!
  • ClaringtonClarington Posts: 4,949
    I've been a fan of his books for a long while and was at the event where he announced his diagnosis. It was a huge shock then and even now it doesn't seem real that such a talented brain could be stolen away. I hope he didn't suffer too much.
  • Lupin 1Lupin 1 Posts: 8,916

    Clari I wish I had been there to meet him. I've spoken to many people with early onset but none quite like Terry ..the Jonathan Swift on speed ..I think he was once called. image OH has all the Disc World books. 

    Stagbeetle you will know what he endured and how well he did it.  

     

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