R.I.P. Writer Terry Pratchett

Sir Terry Pratchett dies, aged 66

Author Sir Terry Pratchett has died aged 66, his publishers have confirmed.

Sir Terry, who suffered from Alzheimer’s disease and has previously campaigned in favour of assisted dying, passed away at home with his family by his side.

A statement from his publishers disclosed his beloved cat had been sleeping on his bed alongside him.

It is understood he succumbed to illness earlier this year, and passed away from natural causes.

Rest in peace.