[scifinoir2] J.G. Ballard, author of 'Empire of the Sun,' dies at 78

http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20090419/jg_ballard_090419/20090419?hub=TopStories J.G. Ballard, author of 'Empire of the Sun,' dies at 78 The Associated Press LONDON -- Writer J.G. Ballard, best known for the autobiographical novel Empire of the Sun, which drew on his

[RE][scifinoir2] J.G. Ballard, author of 'Empire of the Sun,' dies at 78

So saddened to hear this. I knew that he was ill, but had no idea how much so. I just finished reading Empire of the Sun last month. A great loss. My condolences to his partner and his family. -[ Received Mail Content ]-- Subject : [scifinoir2] J.G. Ballard, author of