Post by Phantom Stargrave on Jun 14, 2011 8:39:20 GMT -5
www.guardian.co.uk/books/2011/jun/12/pratchett-starts-process-to-end-his-life
According to this, Terry Pratchett plans to end his life through assisted suicide before his illness can get the better of him.
Now I don't know how many ledgerites are familiar with Sir Terry's work or know that he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's three years ago, but for this is a tragedy. I've only read four out of the dozens of books he's written, and those have pretty much been some of the most interesting and enjoyable things I've read, and probably the best fantasy I've read since Tolkien. It's sad to see a man fighting with an incurable disease, and it's even worse when you know he still has so many stories to give to the world.
Of course, this doesn't mean it'll happen any time soon, and the article says that 70% of people who sign the forms for assisted suicide don't go through with it, but it really gives you an insight into what Sir Terry is thinking and what is his stance on this.
According to this, Terry Pratchett plans to end his life through assisted suicide before his illness can get the better of him.
Now I don't know how many ledgerites are familiar with Sir Terry's work or know that he's been diagnosed with Alzheimer's three years ago, but for this is a tragedy. I've only read four out of the dozens of books he's written, and those have pretty much been some of the most interesting and enjoyable things I've read, and probably the best fantasy I've read since Tolkien. It's sad to see a man fighting with an incurable disease, and it's even worse when you know he still has so many stories to give to the world.
Of course, this doesn't mean it'll happen any time soon, and the article says that 70% of people who sign the forms for assisted suicide don't go through with it, but it really gives you an insight into what Sir Terry is thinking and what is his stance on this.
