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Just come in that Micheal Crichton has passed away. Further details soon as the story has just broken
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Re: Michael Crichton, author of Jurassic Park, RIP
Best-selling author Michael Crichton, who wrote the world-famous dinosaur adventure novel Jurassic Park, has died.
His family said the 66-year-old passed away in Los Angeles after battling cancer.
Crichton was famed for his historic and prehistoric science fantasies like Jurassic Park, Timeline and The Andromeda Strain - all of which were made into hit movies.
The medical doctor turned novelist wrote numerous blockbusters, some of which sold more than a 100 million copies and were translated into 30 languages worldwide.
The accomplished writer was also the creator of popular TV drama ER.
Crichton was born in Chicago on October 23, 1942, and wrote his first novels under pen names while attending Harvard Medical School.
The Andromeda Strain, which was published in 1969, became his first best-seller.
It told the story of US scientists battling an alien virus that lands in New Mexico from outer space and drives humans to bizarre and grisly deaths.
In Jurassic Park, Crichton's human characters were chased around by rampaging dinosaurs created genetically on a remote island.
He also wrote Jurassic Park sequel The Lost World, Congo, The Terminal Man, Prey and State of Fear, among others.
More than a dozen of his novels have been made into films and in 1996 he won an Emmy for ER.
His family said in a statement: "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 - (we knew 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.
"He did this with a wry sense of humour that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget."
The Crichton family has asked for privacy and said a private funeral service would be held for the author.
Michael Crichton: Jurassic Park And The Andromeda Strain Author Dies in Los Angeles | World News | Sky News
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