Terry Pratchett

Novelist

Birthday April 28, 1948

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Beaconsfield, England

DEATH DATE Mar 12, 2015 (66)

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About

Comic fantasy author who sold over 65 million books worldwide in his lifetime. His best known works include The Carpet People, Snuff, and the Carnegie Medal-winning work, The Amazing Maurice and his Educated Rodents.

Before Fame

Growing up, he wanted to become an astronomer; however, he lacked skill in mathematics. He cultivated a love for science fiction and fantasy instead. He began working as a journalist in the mid-1960s.

Trivia

He is best known for his Discworld series of novels.

Family Life

He married Lyn Pratchett in 1968. The couple's daughter, Rhianna Pratchett, also became a writer.

Associated With

He collaborated on the apocalyptic comedy novel Good Omens with Neil Gaiman.