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Bad news: Terry Pratchett diagnosed with rare form of Alzheimer’s

Eoin Purcell

Terry Pratchett diagnosed with rare form of Alzheimer’s

Just terrible news. But he seems to be taking it well:

We are taking it fairly philosophically down here and possibly with a mild optimism. For now work is continuing on the completion of Nation and the basic notes are already being laid down for Unseen Academicals. All other things being equal, I
expect to meet most current and, as far as possible, future commitments but will discuss things with the various organisers. Frankly, I would prefer it if people kept things cheerful, because I think there’s time for at least a few more books yet :o )

Unsettled
Eoin

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Written by eoinpurcell

December 12, 2007 at 6:48 pm

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  1. That’s a bummer. From what I’ve heard Pratchett’s health has been ropey for some time now. I seem to recall from my bookselling days a publisher telling me of how he brought Mr Pratchett to Ireland for some promotional appearances and the author ended up spending the majority of his time in a Dublin hospital. Hopefully he’ll be able to bounce back from this one. You never know, with the recent advances in stem cell research I wouldn’t be surprised if degenerative conditions such as Alzheimer’s are relatively treatable in the next decade.

    Clockwork Rob

    December 13, 2007 at 1:38 pm

  2. That is bad news, disastrous in fact. Hard to ‘keep things cheerful’ in light of that. Here’s hoping for a minor miracle …

    Declan Burke

    December 13, 2007 at 5:59 pm

  3. Here is hoping indeed!
    Eoin

    eoinpurcell

    December 13, 2007 at 6:46 pm


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