Michael Crichton ist verstorben

Posted: 06.11.2008 15:56

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Michael Crichton: 1942 - 2008

Source: The Associated Press

The year 2008 has claimed another one of the greats.

Michael Crichton, the million-selling author of such historic and prehistoric science thrillers as "Jurassic Park," "Timeline" and "The Andromeda Strain," has died of cancer, his family said.

He died Tuesday in Los Angeles at age 66 after a long battle with the illness.

Chrichton was a brand-name author, known for his stories of disaster and systematic breakdown, such as the rampant microbe of "The Andromeda Strain" or dinosaurs running amok in "Jurassic Park," one of his many books that became major Hollywood movies.

"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," his family said in a statement.

The 6-foot-9-inch author was also a screenwriter and filmmaker, earning producing and writing credits for the film versions of many of his titles. He also created the TV hospital series "ER" in 1994.

A new novel by Crichton had been tentatively scheduled to come next month, but publisher HarperCollins said the book was postponed indefinitely because of his illness.

"While the world knew him as a great storyteller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us — and entertained us all while doing so — his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes," his family said.

Steven Spielberg, who worked numerous times with Crichton, released the following statement:

Michael's talent out-scaled even his own dinosaurs of 'Jurassic Park." He was the greatest at blending science with big theatrical concepts, which is what gave credibility to dinosaurs again walking the earth. In the early days, Michael had just sold "The Andromeda Strain" to Robert Wise at Universal and I had recently signed on as a contract TV director there. My first assignment was to show Michael Crichton around the Universal lot. We became friends and professionally "Jurassic Park," "ER," and "Twister" followed. Michael was a gentle soul who reserved his flamboyant side for his novels. There is no one in the wings that will ever take his place.

R.I.P.

Posted: 06.11.2008 16:07

Ohne ihn hätte es wohl nie einen meiner lieblings Filme gegeben.
Schade war nicht mal so alt.

R.i.P.

Posted: 12.11.2008 17:41

Oh man, das ist ja echt schockierend. Das kommt davon wenn man keine Nachrichten hört, da erfährt man das erst ausm NET. naja

Posted: 15.11.2008 03:50

Ja, das ist sehr hart.
Ich hab den Schriftsteller Drehbuchautor, Michael Crichton sehr viel seine Werke auf die leinwenden und im Kinos bewundert. Sogar am bestens haben mir Science-Fiction-Film Westworld 1975 jahrgang gefallen. Viele Bücher hab ich vom den auf die regalen, und hab auch schon die alle gelesen.
Bekannt ist er mir auch als Drehbuch autor und produzent. Und das beste Drehbuch kommt mir auch sehr gut bekannt dieser film im Ende 70 Jahren.
Der große Eisenbahnraub (1979)
Es ist ja schade das die beste Produzenten verlassen uns und ich hoffe das er Wird nicht in die vergessenheit abgeschoben.
Das ist Schade das in solch Junge Jahren ist er von uns gegange.