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Author Terry Pratchett receives knighthood

Wed Feb 18, 2009 10:14 AM EST
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<p>Author Sir Terry Pratchett is knighted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, London Wednesday Feb. 18, 2009. The author shocked his fans when he announced in December 2007 that he had been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. (AP PhotoJohnny Green/PA) </p>

Author Sir Terry Pratchett is knighted by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II at Buckingham Palace, London Wednesday Feb. 18, 2009. The author shocked his fans when he announced in December 2007 that he had been diagnosed with early onset Alzheimer's disease. (AP PhotoJohnny Green/PA)

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LONDON — Fantasy author Terry Pratchett has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth II for services to literature.

The 60-year-old British writer received the knighthood at a ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday.

Pratchett is known for his "Discworld" series of novels, and has sold more than 55 million books worldwide. He announced last year that he has early onset Alzheimer's — a rare form of the disease.

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GREAT that he's been knighted. SUCKS that he's ill. I'll miss Sam Vimes.

    Reply#1 - Wed Feb 18, 2009 12:51 PM EST
    Rainkiss

    Hey, that's cool, love his books. I hadn't heard about the Alzheimer's, that's a shame.

      Reply#2 - Wed Feb 18, 2009 1:00 PM EST
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