Space Jockey Reviews is sad to report (along the so many others) the
passing of the science fiction legend, Ray Bradbury. The author of such
classics as Fahrenheit 451, The Martian Chronicles, The Illustrated Man, Dandelion Wine, and Something Wicked This Way Comes
died this morning in Los Angeles, at the age of 91. With his influence
on science fiction, he has surely left the world a better place than it
would have been without him; but now, without him, today, the world
shines less brightly than before. To all of those who loved him and his
work, yes, there surely is a difference to be felt.
It will, of course, be impossible for anyone to fill the void of his
absence. His impact on science fiction literature and films has been
(and will continue to be) immeasurable. However, Mr. Bradbury, I'm
sure, would have the greatest confidence in the imagination in us all
fueling the stars of creativity to infinity--and yes, even to some
magical, yet-unknown place beyond. So, in the spirit of his life, his
work, and his undoubted hopes and dreams for us all, we should remember
him, while looking to the future. He has shown us the potential of the
human mind, and what, still yet, is on the forefront for us all to
discover. To dream, think, and create, he proved, is to know no limits. Ray’s legend will live forever; so, in a way, he hasn’t left us at all.
Bradbury is survived by his four daughters, Susan Nixon, Ramona
Ostergren, Bettina Karapetian, and Alexandra Bradbury, and eight
grandchildren. His wife, Marguerite, predeceased him in 2003, after
fifty-seven years of marriage.
Ray Bradbury receives a ten-rocket salute here at Space Jockey reviews
for all he has added to the world, as well as all his influence will
continue to add. He will be greatly missed, but never forgotten.
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