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Posted May 12, 2001 by Peta
Just so that you all know, the front page is currently being updated. Please leave your condolences on this page, Douglas's, we think it is the most appropriate place.

Peta

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Orcus
I think we would all like to send our condolences to his family at this terrible time.

Send all our h2g2 warmth and friendliness to his family on behalf of us. We will all miss him, but his legacy live on in h2g2 and didn't he brighten up our lives.

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Posted May 12, 2001 by downunder
Peta, the news is so upsetting , I thank you with all my heart for telling me the sad news , I know how much you love Douglas.To you , Mark and the rest of the team as well as his family and fans I wish you the best.

Bruce and Eeeyore are devastated.

RIP DNA

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Swiv (decrepit postgrad)
Condolences and best wishes to all who knew him, and all of us who didn't have that privilege.

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Researcher 173190
So Long, and Thanks for all the.......

How Tragic.

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Yeliab {h2g2as} † now aged 42/2 (so on average only 11 years old)
Thank you Douglas.

I pray that our love will be felt by his family now. Peace be with you,

Nick

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Is it on the Gosho? Can you point to it?
You know that horrible feeling you get when you're listening to the news and you hear someone's name mentioned in that particular tone of voice that newsreaders use when...... cry

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Galaxy Babe - FP author
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I hope Douglas's family & friends will be comforted to know that they aren't alone in their grief.
His memory will never die.
H2G2...what a wonderful legacy.magic
R.I.P. Douglas.

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Posted May 12, 2001 by One-eye, KoD, gent, MuG, randomly available
This is completely and utterly terrible..cry

Me deepest sympathies to his family and everyone that knew him, he must've been a natural center of attention.

His books have become kind of a way to identify similar-minded people, at least here in Norway where it isn't really that large. If you get talking with someone, you mention HHGTTG, they've read it, and you know you're on the same wavelength!
So long, and thanks for all the way-too-late hours off reading in bed...blue

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Researcher 173194
Cheers Douglas.

You have been a huge inspiration to me ever since I first read the guide. I know for certain that your work will continue to entertain everyone for years to come.

Take care of yourself. See you at the restaurant..

Chris Hughes

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Researcher 173195
May your trip to the stars be pleasant Douglas. I am certenly not the only one who is deeply affected by the guide so you are not alone, only one step ahead, as usual.

//Carl

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Posted May 12, 2001 by J'au-æmne Princess of Darkness
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Posted May 12, 2001 by iaoth
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Posted May 12, 2001 by FrankieRoberto
How absolutely terrible. What a great shock.

H2G2 will live as a realisation of his fantastic vision.

Best wishes to all.

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Bob the Skutter
So long and thanks for all....

The stories and the vision that brought this site into existance.

A tragic loss to the world of Sci-Fi & Fanasty

Stephen Wray

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Kev-Taiwan
There is a Chinese saying: "The gods are jealous of geniuses."
Mr. Adams, your genius shall be remembered forever.
So long, and thanks for all the laughter you brought me...

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Mustapha
I can't add much to what's already been said.

I used up pretty much everything I had on my own letter of condolence:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/A546815

I won't ask people to repeat what they've already said here, but I offer the invitation for other researchers to add to it.

It would be nice if people could sign off with their real name and where they come from.

What more can I say? Douglas was my favourite author and his skill with language inspired me.

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Bruce
I really don't know what to say ... other than DNA made the world a better, funnier place for us all & that will remain for a very long time.

;^(#

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Researcher 173218
I remember the Guide being a sort of catalyst that brought together
my friends in high school; it was a welcome antidote
to many of our problems. Thanks Douglas, for helping to make me
who I am. And thanks too for your conservation work, and for giving
us a last chance to see that it's not too late to change our ways
and make the world better.

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Posted May 12, 2001 by Dr E Vibenstein (I should probably stop advertising Towel Day as it was six months ago.)
I think you ought to know I'm feeling very depressed. blue
Thank you Douglas, the universe is a sadder place today.

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