Robert Jordan (Author) Dies

MrBishop · 09-17-2007, 11:03 AM

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Atlanta, Ga. 9/17/2007 1:47 PM GMT (FINDITT) Robert Jordan, the author of the fantasy literature series “Wheel of Time” died on Sunday afternoon at the age of 58. Jordan had been battling cardiac amyloidosis for the past year.

Born in Charleston, South Carolina Jordan served two tours in Vietnam before returning and earning a physics degree from The Citadel. He worked for the U.S. Navy after graduation and began writing in 1977. He found success as a writer of several Conan the Barbarian stories before turning his attention to the “Wheel of Time" series” that he began to publish in 1990.

Jordan published eleven books in the series and had been working on the final in the series “A Memory of Light” when he past away.

http://www.transworldnews.com/NewsSt...t=Default.aspx

hectorberlioz · 09-17-2007, 11:29 AM

My brother is going to cry...this is sad

. He didn't even get to finish the last book. He was in pretty bad shape, I hear

RIP, Mr. Jordan. God Bless.

Acalewia · 09-17-2007, 12:21 PM

This is sad.

He was a great author. I feel bad for his wife.

The time came for him to wake from the dream, but its still sad to think that such a great author had to pass on

***Tessar*** · 09-17-2007, 01:30 PM

Nooooooooo.

I thought he was getting better!!!!!

That is so sad... Wheel of Time is... wow... I mean, it was my first really EPIC fantasy series that I -really- got into aside from LotR. I mean... gosh, I spent about 5 years of my life being totally addicted to those books, and playing a MUD based on them, and doing forum RPGs, and... wow.

That's really sad :-/.

***Earniel*** · 09-17-2007, 01:50 PM

Well, crap.

58 just is too young.

Sad news indeed.

Sad too that he didn't manage to see the end of his Wheel of Time series. Such an epic series deserves an end. I hope maybe someone can be found who can finish it by his notes.

(moving it to Sci-fi and Fantasy Novel Forum)

brownjenkins · 09-17-2007, 02:23 PM

It's very sad, and he will be missed.

On the series, about a year or so back, when he was first diagnosed, he said he was making plans for the series' completion if he wasn't able to finish.

hectorberlioz · 09-17-2007, 02:44 PM

So the guy had a plan to help readers finish, even if he died before he could expand the universe more. Very thoughtful to his fans. Unlike some authors I know of...

b.banner · 09-17-2007, 07:12 PM

i just found out on yahoo.....

i also just finished crying

my favorite author of all time! he seemed fine in his last blog!

The Telcontarion · 09-19-2007, 09:07 AM

He did sound find in his blog, that's how I even found out he was sick to begin with. This is a very sad turn of events. Prayers and blessings for his family.

***IronParrot*** · 09-22-2007, 10:13 PM

I gave up on the series after A Crown of Swords and had no intention of ever going back, but I was really hoping he'd make it. Shame, really.

My thoughts are here.

Serenoli · 09-24-2007, 09:44 AM

I read all the Wheel of Time books at once - I was a bit disappointed by the last few, but after reading all eleven, I was hoping to see the end of it. I'm glad he kept some method for us to find out what happens at the end even if something happened to him... When my friend told me he was dead, I checked the news items and found nothing... so I thought he hadn't died, and it was just a rumour. Now I'm sad all over again.

09-17-2007, 11:29 AM	#2
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Acalewia Halfelven Daughter of the Dunedain, President of Entmoot Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: In trouble. As usual. Posts: 4,674	This is sad. He was a great author. I feel bad for his wife. The time came for him to wake from the dream, but its still sad to think that such a great author had to pass on __________________ "Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life!"~ inked Don't meddle in the affairs of Dragons, for you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. "Don't be such a sour wolf" Stiles ~ Heart Monitor http://www.wattpad.com/user/IceQueenofMitera

09-17-2007, 01:50 PM	#5
*Earniel* The Chocoholic Sea Elf Administrator Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: N?n in Eilph (Belgium) Posts: 14,363	Well, crap. 58 just is too young. Sad news indeed. Sad too that he didn't manage to see the end of his Wheel of Time series. Such an epic series deserves an end. I hope maybe someone can be found who can finish it by his notes. (moving it to Sci-fi and Fantasy Novel Forum) __________________ We are not things.

09-17-2007, 02:23 PM	#6
brownjenkins Advocatus Diaboli Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reality Posts: 3,767	It's very sad, and he will be missed. On the series, about a year or so back, when he was first diagnosed, he said he was making plans for the series' completion if he wasn't able to finish. __________________ Your reality, sir, is lies and balderdash and I'm delighted to say that I have no grasp of it whatsoever.

09-17-2007, 02:44 PM	#7
hectorberlioz Master of Orchestration President Emeritus of Entmoot 2004-2008 Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Lost in the Opera House Posts: 9,328	So the guy had a plan to help readers finish, even if he died before he could expand the universe more. Very thoughtful to his fans. Unlike some authors I know of... __________________ ACALEWIA- President of Entmoot hectorberlioz- Vice President of Entmoot Acaly und Hektor fur Presidants fur EntMut fur life! Join the discussion at Entmoot Election 2010. "Stupidissimo!"~Toscanini The Da CINDY Code The Epic Poem Of The Balrog of Entmoot: Here ~NEW! ~ Thinking of summer vacation? AboutNewJersey.com - NJ Travel & Tourism Guide

09-17-2007, 01:30 PM	#4
*Tessar* Master and Wielder of the Cardboard Harp of Gondor Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: IM IN UR POSTZ, EDITIN' UR WURDZ Posts: 6,433	Nooooooooo. I thought he was getting better!!!!! That is so sad... Wheel of Time is... wow... I mean, it was my first really EPIC fantasy series that I -really- got into aside from LotR. I mean... gosh, I spent about 5 years of my life being totally addicted to those books, and playing a MUD based on them, and doing forum RPGs, and... wow. That's really sad :-/.

09-17-2007, 07:12 PM	#8
b.banner Elf Lord Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Trying to keep a hold on my temper so I don't turn into a big green guy. Posts: 572	i just found out on yahoo..... i also just finished crying my favorite author of all time! he seemed fine in his last blog! __________________ "We are going to tickle some Aes Sedai under the chin, rescue a mule, and put a snip-nosed girl on the Lion Throne. Oh, yes. That's Aviendha. Don't look at her cross-wise or she'll try to cut your throat and probably slit her own by mistake."-Mat Cauthon from Wheel of Time "Don't make me angry, you wouldn't like me when I'm angry...."-Dr. Bruce Banner HULK BATMAN THE FLASH

09-19-2007, 09:07 AM	#9
The Telcontarion The one true King of the human race, direct descendant of Adam and heir to the kings of old. "You owe me your fealty." The Tar Minyaturion Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: By the shores of cuivinien Posts: 694	Nooooooooo!!!!!!...... He did sound find in his blog, that's how I even found out he was sick to begin with. This is a very sad turn of events. Prayers and blessings for his family. __________________ Proverbs 21:3 To do justice and judgment is more acceptable to the LORD than sacrifice. Ecclesiasticus 2:1-5 1 My son, if thou come to serve the Lord, prepare thy soul for temptation... ...4 Whatsoever is brought upon thee take cheerfully, and be patient when thou art changed to a low estate. 5 For gold is tried in the fire, and acceptable men in the furnace of adversity. Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;

09-22-2007, 10:13 PM	#10
*IronParrot* Fowl Administrator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Calgary or Edmonton, Canada Posts: 53,420	I gave up on the series after A Crown of Swords and had no intention of ever going back, but I was really hoping he'd make it. Shame, really. My thoughts are here. __________________ All of IronParrot's posts are guaranteed to be 100% intelligent and/or sarcastic, comprising no genetically modified content and tested on no cute furry little animals unless the SPCA is looking elsewhere. If you observe a failure to uphold this warranty, please contact a forum administrator immediately to receive a full refund on your Entmoot registration. Blog: Nick's Café Canadien

09-24-2007, 09:44 AM	#11
Serenoli Head of the Department for the Invention and Propagation of Sugar, Spice and Everything Nice! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Ithilien Posts: 852	I read all the Wheel of Time books at once - I was a bit disappointed by the last few, but after reading all eleven, I was hoping to see the end of it. I'm glad he kept some method for us to find out what happens at the end even if something happened to him... When my friend told me he was dead, I checked the news items and found nothing... so I thought he hadn't died, and it was just a rumour. Now I'm sad all over again. __________________ "I meant," said Ipslore bitterly, "what is there in this world that truly makes living worthwhile?" Death thought about it. "Cats," he said eventually. "Cats are nice." -Terry Pratchett, Sourcery Join the Harry Potter discussion, click here

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