Michael Crichton, the best-selling novelist and creator of the hit TV series, “ER,” has succumbed to a private battle with brain cancer. He was 66 years old. Crichton was a graduate of Harvard University who paid his way through medical school by writing mind blowing fiction.
He was as prolific an author as any in recent times, blending science with big theatrical concepts to create masterworks. His most well known book is Jurassic Park, which was followed by the equally brilliant Lost World and developed into epic thrillers directed by his close friend, Steven Spielberg.
Every one has a favorite Crichton thriller. My personal favorite is Rising Sun (which was adapted into a successful movie starring Wesley Snipes and Sean Connery). But it’s so hard to narrow it down to one book: Airframe, Disclosure, and State of Fear are all seminal works by Crichton, addressing social and scientific concerns.
He will be missed by both the writing and entertainment communities. Lesser known, but equally admirable, was his screenwriting contribution to the highly successful film, “Twister.” R.I.P. Michael, we’ve surely lost a great talent and wonderful human being.
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