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2009/06/05 21:27:47
Subject: David Eddings dies aged 77
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/arts_and_culture/8085289.stm
R.I.P
Another fine author dies, the world is again a slightly sadder place to live
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2009/06/05 22:50:34
Subject: David Eddings dies aged 77
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Can't say I've ever read his work, but I'm fully aware of his reputation as a a fine Fantasy Author. Many of my friends were big fans and he was always on my 'too read' list.
In the last couple of years we've lost David Gemmell, Robert Jordan and now David Eddings, 3 Giants in the world of Fantasy literature. But what legacies they have left us with!
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2009/06/05 22:53:48
Subject: David Eddings dies aged 77
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Martial Arts Fiday
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I think I've read everything he's written, the Sparhawk stuff twice or more.
RIP to a great author.
I'm just hoping George RR doesn't kick off before finishing his Fire and Ice series!
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2009/06/05 23:01:28
Subject: David Eddings dies aged 77
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Morally-Flexible Malleus Hearing Whispers
Well I kind of moved near Toronto, actually.
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2009/06/06 01:29:28
Subject: David Eddings dies aged 77
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Stubborn Dark Angels Veteran Sergeant
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WTF! When did Robert Jordan die? Did he finish his retardedly long epic thing???? I invested thousands of hours of my life to a freaking cliff hanger! GOD DAMMIT!!!!
And its a shame about Mr Eddings, I read most of his stuff and pretty much all of it was good. I especially liked the big books about Polgara and her father whom I can no longer recall the name of.
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0700/12/17 02:01:09
Subject: David Eddings dies aged 77
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Blackclad Wayfarer
From England. Living in Shanghai
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Wow, I only ever read one of this guys books, but I was impressed (redemption of althalus...I think).
RIP.
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2009/06/06 02:11:03
Subject: David Eddings dies aged 77
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Longtime Dakkanaut
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Sad day indeed. Read some his books in junior high.
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2009/06/06 05:16:36
Subject: David Eddings dies aged 77
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Martial Arts Fiday
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David Eddings, then David Carradine....hmm.. these things happen in 3s. Glad I'm not famous and named "David" right now.
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"Holy Sh*&, you've opened my eyes and changed my mind about this topic, thanks Dakka OT!"
-Nobody Ever
Proverbs 18:2
"CHEESE!" is the battlecry of the ill-prepared.
warboss wrote:
GW didn't mean to hit your wallet and I know they love you, baby. I'm sure they won't do it again so it's ok to purchase and make up.
Albatross wrote:I think SlaveToDorkness just became my new hero.
EmilCrane wrote:Finecast is the new Matt Ward.
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2009/06/06 13:40:29
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Ratbarf wrote:WTF! When did Robert Jordan die? Did he finish his retardedly long epic thing???? I invested thousands of hours of my life to a freaking cliff hanger! GOD DAMMIT!!!!
About 18 months ago.
Here's a link to his Obituary in the Times.
http://www.timesonline.co.uk/tol/comment/obituaries/article2484987.ece
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2009/06/06 13:59:46
Subject: David Eddings dies aged 77
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Junior Officer with Laspistol
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Very sad to see another good author go.I haven't read any of his work,but I to have heard it is good.Rest in peace sir,rest in peace.
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2009/06/06 15:39:38
Subject: David Eddings dies aged 77
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He was one of my favourite authors, and I'll be sad to see him go. But he was heartbroken after his wife died apparantly, so I guess it's no surprise.
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