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Terry Pratchet RIP
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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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"Alzheimer's doesn't kill, so I imagine there is more to this news. 
Plus he backed the Right To Die campaign. "
I didn't know the answer to could altzhiemers kill you but after a google i read this.
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Most common cause of death in individuals with advanced Alzheimer's disease is an intercurrent infection, mostly pneumonia. An intercurrent infection is almost inevitable consequence of advanced dementia because of impairment of immune function.
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But as you say it is well documented that he backed the right to die campaign. But until more news is realised we won't know. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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"Alzheimer's doesn't kill, so I imagine there is more to this news.
Plus he backed the Right To Die campaign.
I didn't know the answer to could altzhiemers kill you but after a google i read this.
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Most common cause of death in individuals with advanced Alzheimer's disease is an intercurrent infection, mostly pneumonia. An intercurrent infection is almost inevitable consequence of advanced dementia because of impairment of immune function.
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But as you say it is well documented that he backed the right to die campaign. But until more news is realised we won't know. "
Would be sad if that was the case. A relative was placed on the Liverpool Pathway when it deteriorated that far for them, it's a dreadful way to go. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This is very sad news. I love Discworld.
Usually when I hear of a celebrity passing, I think that it's sad that they've gone, but generally it's a feeling of sympathy for their loved ones, but in the case of Sir Terry, I am actually quite upset by the news of his passing.
Maybe it's because I have two relatives with dementure that I can empathize with what he and his family must have gone through.
I do hope that when Death showed up, he took Sir Terry on a tour of the disc on Binky  |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Unbelievably sad news, has been my favourite author since I was little. Have received a book by him every year for Christmas as long as I can remember and in years past for my birthday too, may he rest in peace. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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This is terrible.
Yesterday there was a news slot about some guy being diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimers.
He is 39.
He said he probably won't be the same person by 45.
I don't (or try not to) get emotional about things (if anything.., life is a bitch..life happens...thats the deal...
But I seriously had water in my eyes and a tear ran down my face.
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Very sad.
One of our greatest author, before Harry Potter he was the UKUKs biggest selling author.
His wit, humour and gentle piss-taking whilst at the same time loving attitude will be sorely missed. |
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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago
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I'm gutted that there will be no more Discworld, sad for his nearest and dearest, but kind of relieved for him to go whilst still mostly functional. I hope he enjoyed meeting Death, I can imagine they'd have had a good old natter  |
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"I'm gutted that there will be no more Discworld, sad for his nearest and dearest, but kind of relieved for him to go whilst still mostly functional. I hope he enjoyed meeting Death, I can imagine they'd have had a good old natter "
Apparently his daughter is going to carry on the Discworld. |
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By *londeCazWoman
over a year ago
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"I'm gutted that there will be no more Discworld, sad for his nearest and dearest, but kind of relieved for him to go whilst still mostly functional. I hope he enjoyed meeting Death, I can imagine they'd have had a good old natter
Apparently his daughter is going to carry on the Discworld."
Dunno if it will be the same, but I'll certainly see what sort of a fist she makes of it |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I've read many of his books when I was younger will have to get the ones out I own and read them again!! I hope he remembered to take his luggage wth him!! A very sad day |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'm gutted that there will be no more Discworld, sad for his nearest and dearest, but kind of relieved for him to go whilst still mostly functional. I hope he enjoyed meeting Death, I can imagine they'd have had a good old natter
Apparently his daughter is going to carry on the Discworld.
Dunno if it will be the same, but I'll certainly see what sort of a fist she makes of it "
She already writes the stories for loads of video games |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Its almost 10 yrs since he went public with the diagnosis of altziemers, he published his last book just last yr.
Incredible writer who fought hard against an awful debilitating disease, although I was very sad to read of his passing, having spent a lot of yrs working in elderly care, Im glad he has been spared the end stages of it, RIP,X |
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... nuff-said 
There should be a national day of mourning. 