Arthur C. Clarke dies

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Arthur C. Clarke, a visionary science fiction writer who co-wrote "2001: A Space Odyssey" and won worldwide acclaim with more than 100 books on space, science and the future, died Wednesday, an aide said. He was 90.

Clarke, who had battled debilitating post-polio syndrome since the 1960s, died at 1:30 a.m. in his adopted home of Sri Lanka after suffering breathing problems, aide Rohan De Silva said.

Co-author with Stanley Kubrick of Kubrick's film "2001: A Space Odyssey," Clarke was regarded as far more than a science fiction writer.

He was credited with the concept of communications satellites in 1945, decades before they became a reality. Geosynchronous orbits, which keep satellites in a fixed position relative to the ground, are called Clarke orbits.
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http://www.iht.com/articles/ap/2008/03/18/news/Obit-Clarke.php

(to be honest, I wasn't even aware he was still alive. Doing science and I'm still alive)
 
RIP man. Great writer, bought several of his books. I heard too that he has been living in Sri Lanka for a very long time (lucky Clarke). That guy was a walking brain. He had a long life!
 
Just the other day I was wondering whether or not he was still alive. I hadn't heard anything about him in a long time, but I knew he was living in Sri Lanka and just assumed he wasn't making news.

I salute you, Arthur C. Clarke.
 
Sucks :(

At least he got to see a lot of interesting developments -- 90 ain't a bad age.

Check also El Reg and the BBC. Hey, he WAS British, might as well get it straight from the source.
 
RIP indeed.

Not many get to inspire so many for so long; he truly had a great life.

To inspire others to dream, acheive and want is not something alot of people are able to do, but he succeeded and then some.

Well lived, I say, and good luck in the life beyond, old man!
 
NPR did a nice bit for Clarke-

All Things Considered, March 18, 2008 · British science fiction novelist Arthur C. Clarke died Tuesday in Sri Lanka, where he lived for more than 50 years. He was 90 years old.

Having written some 100 books, Clarke is perhaps best known for 2001: A Space Odyssey. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the film directed by Stanley Kubric.

In December, Clarke recorded a message to his friends and fans, whom he said were asking him "how it feels to have completed 90 orbits around the sun." He said he had no regrets.

Clarke suffered from post-polio syndrome. In the video he said, "being completely wheelchaired doesn't stop my mind from roaming the universe."

And he said he had three wishes: evidence of extra-terrestrial life, an end to our addiction to oil and an end to the bitter conflict in Sri Lanka.

Russell Galen, Clarke's longtime agent and friend, talks with Melissa Block.
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Clarke in his own voice? Try the BBC

Also check This For more about Clarke.
 
I just went through a 4 month Clarke binge starting with the 2001 quadrilogy, Childhood's End, the Rama quadrilogy, and part of his short story collection. Anything with his name on it is highly recommended. He made science fiction a serious medium for writers and especially movie makers. Much of the technology we take for granted today he thought up over half a century ago. And I bet 50 to 100 years from now he will still be given credit for all sorts of crazy ideas.
 
Truly a sad day, he was one of the greatest authors ever and one of my personal favorites. His books changed my young life profoundly, and among them I'd especially like to mention his non-fiction book Profiles of the Future which probably enriched my imagination more than any other book with the possible exception of LoTR.

You will be missed, Sir Arthur, and forgive us for abandoning your dream of mankind in space so easily.
 
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