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Philip Jose Farmer Dies at Age 91

Science fiction legend Philip Jose Farmer has passed away at age 91. The following message was left on his official website.

Philip José Farmer passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning.

He will be missed greatly by his wife Bette, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and countless fans around the world.

January 26, 1918 - February 25, 2009. R.I.P.

We love you Phil.

The official website also contains a great roundup of obits and reactions to Farmer's passing from around the Web including Locus, SFScope and The Stranger. Author Neil Gaiman also tweeted the following message: "Was just told that Philip Jose Farmer died. He was 91, wrote many wonderful things. A worldbuilder, of influence and some real magic. Sigh."

The AP, Guardian, New York Times and CNN have posted obits.

RIP, Philip Joes Farmer.

Posted on 2009-02-26

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