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Iain Banks Dies of Cancer At 59

Posted by samzenpus on from the rest-in-peace dept.

An anonymous reader writes "BBC News is reporting that Iain Banks, best known for his Culture series novels and The Wasp Factory, has died of cancer aged 59. It had been announced several months ago that he was suffering from bladder cancer, and he had stated his intentions to spend his remaining time visiting places which meant a lot to him after marrying his partner."

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  1. Immortal now. by Spottywot · · Score: 5, Interesting

    Thank you for giving me a universe that will live in my mind long after your death. You have uploaded your mindstate to me and many others.

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    In a cybernetic fit of rage she pissed off to another age...