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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
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Markustay
Realms Explorer extraordinaire
USA
15724 Posts |
 Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 17:52:10
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And while we are on the subject of 'friends lost', David Carradine passed two days ago, tragically.
His 70's series and character - Kung Fu - is what inspired the Monk class in D&D.
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"I have never in my life learned anything from any man who agreed with me" --- Dudley Field Malone
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sfdragon
Great Reader
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 18:36:08
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I remember that show.
It was good, and so was kung-fu continues one....
bot to both the families of Mr. Eddings and Mr. CArradine.
Rest in peace you have earned it. |
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Dart Ambermoon
Learned Scribe
Germany
253 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 20:28:07
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| Godspeed to both Mr. Eddings and Mr. Carradine. May they rest in peace. |
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Hawkins
Great Reader
USA
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 20:30:28
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| What the hell? I didn't even know that Mr. Eddings was near death. His passing is truly sad. |
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dragonfriend
Seeker
Italy
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 20:41:17
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Love every words he wrote about Polgara, Balgarath and friends.
Some of the best I ever read.
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Erik Scott de Bie
Forgotten Realms Author
USA
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 20:50:41
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I addressed both of these passings on my blog.
This is a sad, sad week.
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Erik Scott de Bie
'Tis easier to destroy than to create.
Author of a number of Realms novels (GHOSTWALKER, DEPTHS OF MADNESS, and the SHADOWBANE series), contributor to the NEVERWINTER CAMPAIGN GUIDE and SHADOWFELL: GLOOMWROUGHT AND BEYOND, Twitch DM of the Dungeon Scrawlers, currently playing "The Westgate Irregulars" |
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Patrakis
Learned Scribe
Canada
256 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 21:41:26
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This is a very sad news. The belgariad was on my top 3 fantasy series and influence a lot the way i write adventures and settings related fanon.
This spaked a desire to read the series again i think.
My sympathy goes to the family.
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Dancing is like standing still, but faster.
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 23:55:03
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I know Ed is saddened by both deaths.
David Eddings he met only twice, briefly (plus a panel that they both had a lot of fun together on), at conventions. They had some enthusiastic discussions about fantasy writing and reading, I recall.
When David Carradine was a GenCon GoH a year or two back, the actor spent hours smoking and drinking alone at the Marriott lobby bar, which happened to be the hotel Ed was staying at.
I was told by one of the show vendors who was talking with Ed in the lobby that Ed saw Carradine, said "That man's lonely and less than happy. Excuse me," and went over and spent some time sitting and talking with Carradine. Who laughed a couple of times so hard he choked.
And cheerfully hailed Ed outside the hotel the next day.
So . . . another friend gone too soon. That may be life, but knowing so doesn't make it any less painful.
Remember, everyone, in the words of the song: "We're here for a good time, not a long time."
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Jorkens
Great Reader
Norway
2950 Posts |
Posted - 06 Jun 2009 : 10:24:35
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I read about these a couple of days ago. Sad.
I have read some Eddings, but its David Carradine that brings back good memories. The long riders is still one of my favourite movies.
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jun 2009 : 15:30:33
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go back to sleep america.everything is under control.heres american gladiators.watch this.shuttup. BILL HICKS. |
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The Hooded One
Lady Herald of Realmslore
5056 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jun 2009 : 15:35:58
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Sorry, swifty.
Leigh Eddings died more than a year before her husband.
David's just been sort of hanging on since then, not writing. He suffered a tragedy after her death, when he mistakenly (after washing his vintage Mustang and confusing a puddle of gasoline for a puddle of water) burned down his garage, which took his writing office (built into the garage) with it - - including the original manuscripts for their bestselling collaborations (even though the Belgariad, Malloreon, et al only bore David's name, Leigh co-wrote from the beginning). Ironically, David's heart condition had made everyone expect him to die first.
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khorne
Master of Realmslore
Finland
1073 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jun 2009 : 16:54:40
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Awww no...
The Belgariad was one of my first fantasy series. |
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Amarel Derakanor
Seeker
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Posted - 07 Jun 2009 : 19:30:17
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The Elenium was one of the first 'fantasy' novels I read, and the Diamond Throne got me into the genre. I like them all, alot.
Such is life. |
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Knight of the Gate
Senior Scribe
USA
624 Posts |
Posted - 07 Jun 2009 : 20:28:12
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| While the Belgariad was superior Fantasy, it was the Elenium that hooked me. Sparhawk is one of my favorite characters in all of fantasy and it really is sad that another light that shone so brightly is now dimmed. The Eddings, however, have the record of their writing, and the memory and veneration of those of us who love their work. |
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Penknight
Senior Scribe
USA
538 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2009 : 04:03:04
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| He'll be missed, especially in my family. It was Mr. Eddings that first really introduced me to fantasy. My father and I will now be missing one of our favorite authors, and the creator of some of our best friends... |
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swifty
Senior Scribe
United Kingdom
517 Posts |
Posted - 08 Jun 2009 : 19:59:18
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go back to sleep america.everything is under control.heres american gladiators.watch this.shuttup. BILL HICKS. |
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The Sage
Procrastinator Most High
Australia
31726 Posts |
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Rinonalyrna Fathomlin
Great Reader
USA
7106 Posts |
Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 00:57:10
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| I'm sorry about both deaths. |
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Misc.
Acolyte
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Posted - 17 Jun 2009 : 22:59:15
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| It's too bad. His Redemption of Althalus novel was the basis of an exciting campaign I ran back in the day. |
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David Eddings passes...
