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Science Fiction

DavidDvorkin

(20,545 posts) Sun Mar 1, 2026, 02:59 PM 3 hrs ago

Simmons died of a stroke in February.

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Dan Simmons (Original Post) DavidDvorkin 3 hrs ago OP

I wasn't aware of that. CrispyQ 3 hrs ago #1

I loved his books and was hoping for more. Bluestocking 2 hrs ago #2

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1. I wasn't aware of that.

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 03:11 PM

3 hrs ago

Omg, Hyperion was such a good book! The time tombs. Such an fascinating concept!

RIP, Mr. Simmons.

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2. I loved his books and was hoping for more.

Sun Mar 1, 2026, 04:02 PM

2 hrs ago