Author Terry Pratchett Was No Stranger To Death

Terry Pratchett suffered from a rare form of the disease called posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), also known as Benson's syndrome. “It shows up in little, disturbing ways which – I'm in my early 60's – would be more appropriate for the 80's and 90's

Terry Pratchett suffered from a rare form of the disease called posterior cortical atrophy (PCA), also known as Benson's syndrome. “It shows up in little, disturbing ways which – I'm in my early 60's – would be more appropriate for the 80's and 90's

The author of 70 books for adults and children, including Discworld, has died aged 66. Sir Terry's amazing books have inspired and entertained us so much and here is our tribute from the new generation of fans – in children's and teenagers' own words

Updated 11pm. AUTHOR TERRY PRATCHETT, who was renowned for his fantasy novels, has died at the age of 66. His death was confirmed by his publishers, who described him as “one of the brightest, sharpest minds” in 

Fantasy author Sir Terry Pratchett was prolific: He wrote more than 70 books, dozens of them about the Discworld — a flat planet borne through space by four elephants on the back of a giant turtle. Pratchett died Thursday at age 66. He had been