Michael Crichton

Michael Crichton

John Michael Crichton, M.D. was an immensely popular American author, medical doctor, and film and television producer. During his lifetime, he sold over 150 million copies of his books worldwide. Crichton died on November 4, 2008 of... [more]

John Michael Crichton, M.D. was an immensely popular American author, medical doctor, and film and television producer. During his lifetime, he sold over 150 million copies of his books worldwide. Crichton died on November 4, 2008 of cancer.

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One of the best seller authors/screen writers of all time, John Michael Crichton (of Jurassic Park and ER fame) died tragically of throat cancer on November 4, 2008 at the age of 66.  Some estimate his annual earnings before he passed at $100 million per year.  On top of that, two more novels are scheduled for posthumous release as part of a $30 million publishing contract. Of course you'd expect that Crichton's estate plan included the most thorough and up-to-date legal documents ever created, right?  Not quite. He left behind four ex-wives, a 20-year old daughter, and a wife six-months pregnant, Sherri Alexander.  He did what most adults should ... Read Full Story
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Author Michael Crichton died yesterday at the age of 66, after a short battle with cancer. The prolific author, who penned over 25 novels, as well as numerous works of non-fiction, sold over 150 million books during his career. Most famous for penning the novel Jurassic Park , he also was the creator and executive producer of the NBC hospital drama ER , one of the longest running prime-time shows in history. He also directed several movies, including the sci-fi cult classic Westworld. He is survived by his wife Sherri and daughter Taylor. Fans should know that there is reportedly one last unreleased Crichton ... Read Full Story
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In an August 7, 2003 interview “Michael Crichton: You Ask The Questions” in the British newspaper The Independent , Crichton was asked: Your novel Airframe is about an investigation of an air disaster. What effect did the September 11 attacks have on you? Michael Crichton replied: I was on an American Airlines flight that left New York for Los Angeles at 8am on September 11. Our plane was ordered down in Indianapolis - we weren't told why, and we knew nothing of what had happened. While we were taxiing to the gate, I called my office in California to tell them I would be ... Read Full Story
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In November 2005 I was fortunate enough to participate in a Barnes & Noble online discussion with Michael Crichton on his novel State of Fear . Most of those participating were civil, though one man, “Adam”, seemed to have joined up just to get in Crichton’s face. The moderator dealt with him as best he could and finally Michael Crichton posted this: Adam, debate---including spirited debate--- is enjoyable, interesting and informative. It sometimes even changes peoples' minds. But you have to be open to it, you have to be courteous, and you have to be careful about sarcasm and snottiness. And especially you have ... Read Full Story
Written by Kahlessa on
There’s a great deal of discussion lately about the decision to publish two Michael Crichton novels (one unfinished) posthumously. Some people are skeptical or uneasy that a techno thriller that Crichton had only written a third of will be finished by another author selected by Crichton’s publisher and family. It’s a topic I find intriguing and I’ll research and ponder it for a future essay on this blog. First of all, I think fears that Crichton’s estate will authorize other writers to create completely new novels to be published under his name are unfounded. I will explain more in detail, but in short Crichton ... Read Full Story
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The widow of Jurassic Park and E.R. creator Michael Crichton is seeking an additional US$7 million from the estate of the late filmmaker as part of the couple's prenuptial agreement.  
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Los Angeles, Oct 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) The thriller author, Michael Crichton is again in the midst of a new twist in the tale, even after his death. He died almost a year ago in November last year of cancer and now his widow Sherri Alexander is seeking an additional $7 million from the estate [...]  
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Michael Crichton's widow is looking to get a bit of a bump in her allowance, approximately $7 million from his estate.  Sherri Alexander Crichton is his widow, the author and filmmaker passed away last year...  
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Los Angeles, Oct 7 (THAINDIAN NEWS) Jurassic Park and E.R. creator Michael Crichton, who died last year in November, is in the news once again. His widow Sherri Alexander is seeking an additional $7 million from the estate of the late filmmaker as ...  
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Its near the one-year anniversary of novelist Michael Crichton's death and his widow and fifth wife, Sherri Alexander Crichton has filed a lawsuit.  The author lost his battle with cancer in November...  
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We're nearing the one-year anniversary of novelist Michael Crichton's death and his widow and FIFTH wife, Sherri Alexander Crichton, is filing a claim against the late writer's estate for $7 million. Sherri and Michael had a pre-nup dated April 22, 2005, which stated that she would receive $1 million per year for nine year. So [...]TMZ (subscribe) : Michael Crichton's Widow Wants Millions ...PXDCO Reviews (subscribe) : Michael Crichton’s Widow...  
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