RIP Terry Pratchett

The Herald reports:

Author Terry Pratchett has died at the age of 66 after a battle with Alzheimer’s.

The bestselling and much-loved author writer died at home on Thursday, surrounded by his family and with his cat sleeping on his bed, according to a statement which is published in full below.

Pratchett’s Facebook page was updated to say: “It is with immeasurable sadness that we announce that author Sir Terry Pratchett has died.

“The world has lost one of its brightest, sharpest minds. Rest in peace Sir Terry Pratchett.”

Pratchett wrote over 70 books, including 40 as part of the fantasy Discworld series, and sold over 85 million copies in his lifetime.

As soon as news broke of his death broke on Thursday afternoon, his website crashed under the weight of fans wanting to remember the writer.

A very sad loss.