Profile of the Day: Terry Pratchett

Terry Pratchett

Yesterday, renowned fantasy author Terry Pratchett died at the age of 66 after a battle with early onset Alzheimer’s. Best known for his Discworld series of about 40 volumes, Pratchett had sold more than 85 million books worldwide in 37 languages.

Born in Beaconsfield, England on April 28, 1948, Pratchett was the only child of David and Eileen Pratchett. He developed an early interested in astronomy, however, since he lacked the mathematical skills to become an astronomer, Pratchett immersed himself into the world of science fiction. He wrote his first short story at the age of 13, and by 15, had it published commercially.

Over the course of his successful career, Pratchett wrote over 70 books that captured the imaginations of millions of readers. In 2009, he was knighted for his services to literature. He even forged his own sword for the occasion, adding a few pieces of meteorite to make it the perfect fit for a knight.

RIP Terry Pratchett.
 

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