RSSMichael Crichton Reported Dead at age 66
Nov 05
Michael Crichton’s legend was probably cemented with the release of Jurassic Park, but he was extremely accomplished writer. The author died at age 66 in Los Angeles from cancer on November 4. His bestseller credits also include The Andromeda Strain and Sphere, both of which eventually spawned film adaptations, as did Congo. Altogether, he published 25 novels, with a new one reportedly set for publication this winter. He also wrote 4 non-fiction works and is credited on ten films, of which Jurassic Park is likely the most well known (notably, he has director credits on several films in addition to writing credits.) Over half of his own novels have been adapted for film.
Crichton also created the TV series ER and served as long-time executive producer. He was honored with a Peabody, an Emmy and a Edgar Allen Poe award for Best Motion Picture Screenplay for the 1980 film The Great Train Robbery.
