Arthur C Clarke has died

Tchocky · 03-18-08, 05:52 PM

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7304004.stm

Skybird · 03-18-08, 05:55 PM

One of my favourite writers from late childhood and teen years. A legend in his realm.

Not really 2010, but close to.

August · 03-18-08, 06:49 PM

Known as the father of the satellite industry he has an entire orbit named after him. The "Clarke Belt".

Torplexed · 03-18-08, 07:49 PM

Ah. *sigh* Another golden age sci-fi author is gone. 90 years is a good run. R.I.P. Alan C. Clarke.

Blacklight · 03-18-08, 07:59 PM

This man wrote some of my absolute favorite science fiction. He was so far ahead of his time and he will be missed.

Brag · 03-18-08, 08:06 PM

A grand author who literally made my heart soar. He was also a great person who led an adventurous life. Almost a rennaisance man. I will miss him.

Sonarman · 03-18-08, 08:07 PM

Two geniuses lost in the space of 24 hours, first filmmaker Anthony Minghella and now Sir Arthur, the world is a much poorer place for the loss of these two great men.

Dmitry Markov · 03-18-08, 11:16 PM

One of the greatest writers ever... R.I.P. Sir Arthur C Clarke

bookworm_020 · 03-19-08, 01:10 AM

I wonder if some of his ashes will be put into orbit???:hmm::hmm:

STEED · 03-19-08, 06:15 AM

I only popped in on this thread to say good bye to the last of the great three sci fi authors who will be sadly missed.

Thank you for your great books which I enjoyed reading over the years.

Rest In Peace
Arthur C. Clarke

http://entertainment.timesonline.co....cle3579120.ece

StdDev · 03-19-08, 08:09 AM

And we lose another wise incitefull man.....

"The intelligence of the planet is constant, and the population is growing. "

Steel_Tomb · 03-19-08, 08:24 AM

A truely great writer. I'm sure he will be missed by many.

R.I.P

Rhodes · 03-19-08, 11:51 AM

Rest In Peace!

Platapus · 03-19-08, 12:12 PM

In a way, I am kinda glad he pass on. From what I read, his last years were non too comfortable with all his illnesses and disabilities.

I am glad he found peace and is no longer suffering.

I enjoyed his books

Egan · 03-19-08, 02:01 PM

The only Science fiction authour I ever really cared much for. A visionary and a wonderful writer. Strangely enough, I only just tracked down an old copy of 'Arthur C Clarke's mysterious world' yesterday and was reading it when I heard the news.

RIP.

03-18-08, 05:52 PM	#1
Tchocky Navy Seal Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 5,874 Downloads: 6 Uploads: 0	Arthur C Clarke has died http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/7304004.stm __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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Skybird Soaring Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: the mental asylum named Germany Posts: 42,602 Downloads: 10 Uploads: 0	One of my favourite writers from late childhood and teen years. A legend in his realm. Not really 2010, but close to. __________________ If you feel nuts, consult an expert.

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August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,197 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Known as the father of the satellite industry he has an entire orbit named after him. The "Clarke Belt". __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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Blacklight Ocean Warrior Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Connecticut Posts: 2,507 Downloads: 145 Uploads: 0	This man wrote some of my absolute favorite science fiction. He was so far ahead of his time and he will be missed. __________________ Be my friend or be a mushroom cloud. "I am coming at you. You will explode in a couple of minutes !"

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Brag Navy Seal Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Docked on a Russian pond Posts: 7,072 Downloads: 2 Uploads: 0	A grand author who literally made my heart soar. He was also a great person who led an adventurous life. Almost a rennaisance man. I will miss him. __________________ Espionage, adventure, suspense, are just a click away Click here to look inside Brag's book: Amazon.com: Kingmaker: Alexey Braguine: Books Order Kingmaker here: http://www.subsim.com/store.html For Tactics visit:http://www.freewebs.com/kielman/

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Torplexed Let's Sink Sumptin' ! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 5,823 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Ah. sigh Another golden age sci-fi author is gone. 90 years is a good run. R.I.P. Alan C. Clarke.

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Sonarman The Old Man Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Ayr,Scotland,UK Posts: 1,392 Downloads: 79 Uploads: 0	Two geniuses lost in the space of 24 hours, first filmmaker Anthony Minghella and now Sir Arthur, the world is a much poorer place for the loss of these two great men. __________________ "The action is simulated...the excitement is real!" Microprose Simulation Software.

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Dmitry Markov Officer Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Moscow, Russian Federation Posts: 236 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	One of the greatest writers ever... R.I.P. Sir Arthur C Clarke __________________ Большому кораблю - большая торпеда!

03-19-08, 01:10 AM	#9
bookworm_020 Navy Seal Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Sinking ships off the Australian coast Posts: 5,966 Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	I wonder if some of his ashes will be put into orbit???:hmm::hmm: __________________ "There is always one person in any organization who knows whats going on, That person must be fired"

03-19-08, 06:15 AM	#10
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	I only popped in on this thread to say good bye to the last of the great three sci fi authors who will be sadly missed. Thank you for your great books which I enjoyed reading over the years. Rest In Peace Arthur C. Clarke http://entertainment.timesonline.co....cle3579120.ece __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

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StdDev Legend of the Sea Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: the Great Wet North Posts: 635 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	And we lose another wise incitefull man..... "The intelligence of the planet is constant, and the population is growing. "

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Steel_Tomb Ace of the Deep Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Cambridgeshire - UK Posts: 1,128 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	A truely great writer. I'm sure he will be missed by many. R.I.P __________________ _______________________________________________ System Spec: Intel Core 2 Duo 2.4Ghz \| 4Gb Corsair XMS2 Dominator DDR2 PC-2 6400 RAM \| XFX GeForce 8800GTS 640mb PCI-E \| Creative X-fi sound card \| 250Gb HDD \| *Rest In Peace Dave, you will be missed.*

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Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	In a way, I am kinda glad he pass on. From what I read, his last years were non too comfortable with all his illnesses and disabilities. I am glad he found peace and is no longer suffering. I enjoyed his books __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

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Egan Admiral Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 2,020 Downloads: 15 Uploads: 0	The only Science fiction authour I ever really cared much for. A visionary and a wonderful writer. Strangely enough, I only just tracked down an old copy of 'Arthur C Clarke's mysterious world' yesterday and was reading it when I heard the news. RIP.