The World Will Always Remember The Colour Of His Magic

Renowned fantasy author Sir Terry Pratchett, dies aged 66 after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.

11:31 13 March 2015

Sir Terry Pratchett, the renowned fantasy author who have written more than 70 books, have died eight years after he was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. He was 66. Larry Finlay, from his publishers Transworld, has confirmed the news saying that the author died at home, surrounded by his family. 

 

Mr. Finlay also said that Sir Terry has “"enriched the planet like few before him" and through Discworld satirised the world "with great skill, enormous humour and constant invention.”

 

He added: "Terry faced his Alzheimer's disease (an 'embuggerance', as he called it) publicly and bravely," 

 

"Over the last few years, it was his writing that sustained him. His legacy will endure for decades to come."

 

Following the announcement of his death, fans and celebrities took to Twitter to pay tribute. Rihanna wrote: "Many thanks for all the kind words about my dad. Those last few tweets were sent with shaking hands and tear-filled eyes."

 

Meanwhile, fellow author and friend Neil Gaiman wrote on his website saying: "There was nobody like him. I was fortunate to have written a book with him, when we were younger, which taught me so much."

Gaiman added: "I will miss you, Terry, so much."