Wheel of Time Author Robert Jordan Dies
Daniel Swensen
From Cinemablend:
Sad news from the world of fantasy literature. Robert Jordan, known best as the author of the “Wheel of Time” series of books, died on the afternoon of Sunday September 16th after more than a year battling cardiac amyloidosis. The news comes from a message left on the author’s blog.
The site says, “It is with great sadness that I tell you that the Dragon is gone. RJ left us today at 2:45 PM. He fought a valiant fight against this most horrid disease. In the end, he left peacefully and in no pain.” Funeral arrangements will be posted later on the blog, and for fans interesting in sending his family their best wishes, the comments section on Jordan’s there seems to be the place to do it.
While I never got past the first chapter of the first Wheel of Time book, I know he was beloved by many, and having such a lengthy series left unfinished has to be quite a blow to his many fans. No doubt another author or a family member will step up to round off the series, but it’s still a sad day for fantasy literature. RIP.
September 17th, 2007 at 1:02 pm
I never made it past the fourth book but I know a number of people who were absolutely enthralled with the series. I remember hearing a year ago that he was sick, and was optimistic about his treatment. Hopefully, his death will bring this disease into the public eye and hasten the fight for a cure. RIP
September 24th, 2007 at 4:26 pm
I was just discussing this with a friend who read four of the books.He told me he gave up on the series when he heard Jordan say that he was never going to finish the series with a definite ending.It remains to be seen if someone picks up the mantle and continues the series.