terry pratchett has alzheimers

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philc777Thu 13/12/07 10:02

SEE: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/7141458.stm ''Author Terry Pratchett is suffering from a rare form of early Alzheimer's disease, it has been revealed. In a letter published on the website of artist Paul Kidby, the writer said the condition was behind a "phantom stroke" he had earlier this year. Pratchett said his statement should be interpreted as "I am not dead" and that he had taken the news "philosophically" and "possibly with a mild optimism". The Discworld author, 59, has sold more than 55 million books worldwide. "I would have liked to keep this one quiet for a little while," he wrote in a letter headed 'An Embuggerance'. Frankly, I would prefer it if people kept things cheerful - I think there's time for at least a few more books yet "But because of upcoming conventions and of course the need to keep my publishers informed, it seems to me unfair to withhold the news." The author said work was continuing on his latest works, Nation and Unseen Academicals, and that there was "time for at least a few more books yet". "All other things being equal, I expect to meet most current and, as far as possible, future commitments." '' How sad that someone capable of creating whole worlds should face having their memory become weaker and weaker. Let's hope he continues to be well and creative for years to come.

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