Science Fiction Novelist Author Clarke Dies at 90

Sad news science fiction fans. Beloved author Arthur C. Clarke has passed away.

From NPR by Neda Ulaby:
"'Space Odyssey' Author Clarke
Dies at 90" —

British science fiction novelist Arthur C. Clarke died Tuesday in Sri Lanka, where he lived for more than 50 years. He was 90 years old.

Having written some 100 books, Clarke is perhaps best known for 2001: A Space Odyssey. He also co-wrote the screenplay for the film directed by Stanley Kubric.