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Posted May 12, 2001 by Yeliab {h2g2as} † now aged 42/2 (so on average only 11 years old)
Douglas died on the morning of Friday 11 May, 2001, in Santa Barbara, California, following a heart attack.
This message is to thank Douglas Adams for the superb radio seriess, the brilliant book he has written, the television series and and of course for setting up this Guide to Earth.
Everyone here will miss him greatly, even though we only knew him through his writing.
So long, and thanks.
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Posted May 12, 2001 by Yeliab {h2g2as} † now aged 42/2 (so on average only 11 years old)
Thank you, they have just updated that article since I wrote.
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Posted May 12, 2001 by Orcus
What more can you say  
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Posted May 12, 2001 by Mustapha
Say whatever's on your mind, Orcus.
I've started a letter of condolence for Adams family et al here:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A546815
and I'm inviting others to add their thoughts and feelings to it.
I was thinking it might be a nice gesture if you signed off with your real names and whereabouts in the world you live. This would show how many different people DNA touched throughout the world.
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Posted May 12, 2001 by Satchmo
Succinctly put Yeliab. I'd like to thank Douglas Adams for the immense enjoyment I've had from his work.
I particularly remember the excitement I felt watching The TV series as a child. I still thrill at the idea of there being an answer (and a question), of being torn from an everyday existance and standing on the deck of the Heart of Gold with the whole of space before me.
I am a writer by trade and can narrow my influences down to just a few authors. Douglas Adams is one of them. His prophetic blend of technology and the human condition manages to capture the hopes and aspirations of any daydreamer who ever looked into the night sky and wondered if life, the universe and everything is really as straight forward as it seems.
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Posted May 12, 2001 by Mattb90
I heard the news just now on BBC News 24 - and it has deeply sadened me. My greatest sympathy goes out to the Adams family, and may God comfort his wife and daughter.
So Douglas, So Long and thanks for all the fun!
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We miss you already
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Matthew Bailey
Windsor, UK
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Posted May 12, 2001 by Curry-Kev
Goodbye Douglas.
You were a wonderful inspiration throughout your life.
Long may your name and your work continue to inspire others across this world.
Love and Light,
Kev (England)
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Posted May 12, 2001 by Shirps
Farewell Mr Adams - your initials, DNA, is the stuff of life - that, indeed you were. Thank you for your brilliance,ingenuity,imagination and uniqueness that have inspired so many of us.
Wherever you are, don't forget the Vogons won't give you a lift - they won't realise just who you are!
All my love to you and greatest sympathy to your family.
Shirley
UK
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Posted May 13, 2001 by Cracka
It is remarkable how empty you feel even when someone you never truly knew is gone. I had always been waiting for perhaps the next Hitchhiker book, or maybe an actual electronic handheld Guide. Rest in peace, DNA, and don't forget your towel.
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Posted May 14, 2001 by Coyote
There is a tribute board set up on the BBC's website at:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/ta...ng_point/newsid_1326000/1326735.stm
Solong Douglas, you brought laughter and joy to so many
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