Michael Crichton, Author of Thrillers, Dies at 66

Michael Crichton, whose technological thrillers like “The Andromeda Strain” and “Jurassic Park” dominated best-seller lists for decades and were translated into Hollywood megahits, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was 66 and lived in Santa Monica, Calif.

A statement released by his family gave the cause as cancer, but provided no other details. Full Story »

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