'Farenheit 451' Author Ray Bradbury Dies

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'Farenheit 451' author Ray Bradbury dies < br />

2012-06-08 06:57:38 GMT+7 (ICT)

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA (BNO NEWS) -- American science fiction writer Ray Bradbury died on late Tuesday evening after a long illness, his family and publisher said on Wednesday. He was 91.

Probably best known for his worldwide-acclaimed 'Farenheit 451' science fiction novel, which was published in 1953, Bradbury died in Los Angeles on Tuesday night. In a statement, his family said the author had suffered from a 'long illness,' but gave no specific details.

Bradbury, born in Waukegan, Illinois, wrote over 27 novels and around 600 short stories. In addition to 'Farenheit 451,' he is also known for 'The Martian Chronicles,' 'Dandelion Wine,' 'The Illustrated Man' and 'Something Wicked This Way Comes.' He also wrote the screen play for John Huston's classic film adaptation of Moby Dick, and was nominated for an Academy Award.

He was the recipient of the 2000 National Book Foundation Medal for Distinguished Contribution to American Letters, the 2004 National Medal of Arts, and the 2007 Pulitzer Prize Special Citation.

Bradbury is survived by his four daughters, Susan Nixon, Ramona Ostergren, Bettina Karapetian, and Alexandra Bradbury, and eight grandchildren. His wife, Marguerite, died in 2003 after fifty-seven years of marriage.

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[Yunla]

Rest in peace, Mr.Bradbury.

Earth is a poorer world today.

[edwardandtubs]

Fahrenheit 451 is one of the greatest ever works of English literature. A very powerful book and a frightening insight into what the future may hold. I'm sad to hear we've lost a great author. I will read his other books as soon as possible.