Although it's not been officially confirmed, it seems that the news that Anne McCaffrey passed away yesterday from a stroke is correct.
She was 85, and still very active in the world of SF/F.
Her Pern books are some of my most beloved fantasy/sci-fi stories, and it is sad news that she has passed.
EDIT: It has been officially confirmed with her publisher.
*MySmiley*
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"The Daleks on the bus say exter-min-ate" Taran 9-3-2012
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"The Daleks on the bus say exter-min-ate" Taran 9-3-2012
Thank you for the stories, Anne McCaffrey.
22/11/2011 10:22:41 PM
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Sad! I really like her scifi too! *NM*
23/11/2011 12:09:02 AM
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I've never read any of her books... maybe I should. R.I.P., in any case. *NM*
22/11/2011 10:34:49 PM
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I read my first Anne McCaffrey book at age 10 in 1978 (yes, dating myself)
23/11/2011 04:53:09 PM
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