上译林的博客原本为了查看征文的详情，不想看到了迈克尔·克莱顿逝世的消息。曾经写《恐惧状态》作为全球传媒控制的预言，现在想来，对克莱顿小说的认识当真万般肤浅，还没等我认认真真去读他的书，他的人便被病魔带走了，说真的，好多东西，失去了，都未必懂得珍惜。

    如果说西德尼·谢尔顿的离开是不带震动的讶，那么这次，着实令我出乎意料地惊了一回。如同《侏罗纪公园》那样的世界，不知道还有谁能把故事讲得这般完美。《译林》杂志连着数年的压轴大戏，恐怕无人再能担得这么激动人心了。

    怀念你，一位我并不了解但却无由喜爱的大师。

以下文字转自克莱顿官网及译林博客

In Memoriam
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Michael Crichton
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1942 - 2008
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Best-selling author Michael Crichton died unexpectedly in Los Angeles Tuesday, November 4, 2008 after a courageous and private battle against cancer.

While the world knew him as a great story teller that challenged our preconceived notions about the world around us -- and entertained us all while doing so -- his wife Sherri, daughter Taylor, family and friends knew Michael Crichton as a devoted husband, loving father and generous friend who inspired each of us to strive to see the wonders of our world through new eyes. He did this with a wry sense of humor that those who were privileged to know him personally will never forget.

Through his books, Michael Crichton served as an inspiration to students of all ages, challenged scientists in many fields, and illuminated the mysteries of the world in a way we could all understand.

He will be profoundly missed by those whose lives he touched, but he leaves behind the greatest gifts of a thirst for knowledge, the desire to understand, and the wisdom to use our minds to better our world.

Michael's family respectfully asks for privacy during this difficult time.

A private funeral service is expected, but no further details will be released to the public.

纪念迈克尔·克莱顿

1942 - 2008

    在经过与癌症的勇敢而秘密的抗争之后,畅销书作家迈克尔·克莱顿于二零零八年十一月四日(本周二)在洛杉矶意外逝世。

    世人皆以为,他是一位伟大的讲故事的人,挑战着我们关于身边这个世界的种种预想的观念,同时也娱乐着世人。他的妻子雪莉,女儿泰勒,他的家人和朋友们则视迈克尔·克莱顿为真诚挚爱的丈夫,充满爱心的父亲,慷慨大度的朋友,总是激励着我们每一个人努力通过崭新的视野去观察这个世界的种种奇妙之处。他以一种不合时宜的幽默感走过一生,以至于有幸认识他的每一个人都将永远铭记。

    迈克尔·克莱顿通过他的作品,给各个年龄的学者们提供了无数灵感,在众多领域里向科学家们提出挑战,并以一种我们可以完全接受的方式,阐释着这世界的种种神秘之处。

    他将被那些曾被他感动过的人深深地思念着,但他留下了最好的礼物:对知识的渴望,对理解的追求,以及用我们的智力改善这个世界的智慧。

    迈克尔的家人谨谦恭地请求, 在这段艰难的日子里能够免受打扰。

    或许将会有一场私人葬礼,但不会有更多的细节对公众发布。