p2pnet news view | Movies:- Michael Crichton, author of The Andromeda Strain and Jurassic Park and the TV drama ER, has died at the age of 66.

He died unexpectedly in Los Angeles yesterday, “after a courageous and private battle against cancer,” said his web site.

An American author, film producer, film director, medical doctor, and television producer best known for his science fiction and techno-thriller novels, films, and television programs, his sold more that 150 million copies worldwide, says the Wikipedia, adding:

“His works were usually based on the action genre and heavily feature technology.

“Many of his future history novels have medical or scientific underpinnings, reflecting his medical training and science background. He was the author of The Andromeda Strain, Congo, Disclosure, Timeline, State of Fear, Prey, and Next. He was also the creator of ER, but most famous for being the author of Jurassic Park, and its sequel The Lost World, both adapted into high grossing films and leading to the very successful franchise.”

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