JG BALLARD HAS DIED

[donnie]

and I am very sad about it. I read his 'Miracles of Life' last year and thought it was wonderful. 'Empire of the Sun' and 'The kindness of Women' are just brilliant. He will be much missed.

[duchesse]

[bran]

That is sad. What a full life he had though.

[fishie]

i have looked, 78. not so old.

he wrote wonderful short stories.

[zanz1bar]

oh dear, loved his books.

[BeckyBendyLegs]

That is sad: I've read many of this books and Empire of the Sun is just brilliant.

[HolidaysQueen]

I'm really sad Went to bed early with Super-Cannes (one of my favourite novels) last night.

[duchesse]

Old interview with him on now on Radio 4 (Front Row).

[Quattrocento]

I adore Empire of the Sun. Great writer.