Robert Jordan, author of the Wheel of Time series (and more) passed away yesterday after battling a serious illness.  He was not quite 60.

Although I have yet to read the Wheel of Time, as I was waiting for the series to be completed before tackling such a huge project, I was thoroughly anticipating enjoying his work.  He was at work on the 12th and final volume of Wheel of Time during his illness, and although he was unable to finish it he did pass on all major plot details to his immediate family.  We may yet see the conclusion of his epic.

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