Terry Pratchett

Sir Terence David John Pratchett was an English author renowned for his Discworld series and the co-authored novel Good Omens.

With over 100 million books sold worldwide, Pratchett was the UK's best-selling author of the 1990s.

He received numerous accolades, including an OBE and knighthood for his contributions to literature.

Pratchett's career spanned from 1971 to 2015, during which he wrote prolifically, averaging two books per year.

In 2007, he was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease and became a vocal advocate for Alzheimer's research.

Pratchett passed away in 2015 at the age of 66, leaving behind a legacy of humor, satire, and fantasy.