Τετάρτη 19 Μαρτίου 2008

Αντίο Arthur C. Clarke

Πέθανε ο Arthur C. Clarke. Η ανακοίνωση από το πρακτορείο Reuters αναφέρει:

Pioneering science fiction writer and visionary Arthur C. Clarke, best known for his work on the movie "2001: A Space Odyssey," has died in his adopted home of Sri Lanka at the age of 90.

He died of respiratory complications and heart failure doctors linked to the post-polio syndrome that had kept him wheelchair-bound for years.

Marking his "90th orbit of the sun" in December, the prolific British-born author and theorist made three birthday wishes: For E.T. to call, for man to kick his oil habit and for peace in Sri Lanka.


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