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11 genuinely touching tributes to Terry Pratchett

“Just think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush.”

EARLIER TODAY, BELOVED author Sir Terry Pratchett passed away at the age of 66.

Tributes for him have been coming from around the world – as many of his fans have expressed their heartbreak at losing one of their favourite writers.

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Under the #RIPTerryPratchett hashtag on Twitter, there has been an outpouring of emotions

Rest In Peace Sir Terry. For all the times you made me cry with laughter you deserve a few tears of sadness now. #RIPTerryPratchett
— Gavin (@DoctorLeeds) March 12, 2015

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With many remembering the author’s sense of humour

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With many celebrating his vivid imagination

What a luminous mind. Enjoy the next dimension #sirterrypratchett #RIPTerryPratchett
— Dominic Monaghan. (@DomsWildThings) March 12, 2015

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And appropriate quotes from his books seem to fit well for the sadness of the occasion

#RIP Terry Pratchett.
Thank you for everything. pic.twitter.com/2Nt3eF55jv
— HitFix Harpy (@HitFixHarpy) March 12, 2015

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Mostly though, he will be missed

Thank you, Sir Terry Prachett, for the worlds, characters, and adventures we have all come to love. You will be missed. #RIPTerryPratchett
— Miss Kenna (@kennadee84) March 12, 2015

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With references to his future adventure a nod to this passage

This passage from his book Reaper Man seems particularly apropos #RIPTerryPratchett Have fun on your adventure, Terry pic.twitter.com/Rj516OdLQJ
— Aaron Fever (@AaronFever) March 12, 2015

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The artwork inspired by Pratchett’s books is certainly one of his legacies

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But mostly, quotes from Pratchett’s own books summed up how all his fans were feeling today

"You're not going to die, are you sir?" he said.
"Of course I am. Everyone is. That's what being alive is all about." #RIPTerryPratchett
— Steve Thomas (@stevelibrarian) March 12, 2015

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"Just think of it as leaving early to avoid the rush." #RIPTerryPratchett pic.twitter.com/cFnBcfuyxt
— Ellie Hall (@ellievhall) March 12, 2015

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11 genuinely touching tributes to Terry Pratchett

Under the #RIPTerryPratchett hashtag on Twitter, there has been an outpouring of emotions

With many remembering the author’s sense of humour

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With many celebrating his vivid imagination

And appropriate quotes from his books seem to fit well for the sadness of the occasion

Mostly though, he will be missed

With references to his future adventure a nod to this passage

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We couldn't find this Tweet

The artwork inspired by Pratchett’s books is certainly one of his legacies

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We couldn't find this Tweet

But mostly, quotes from Pratchett’s own books summed up how all his fans were feeling today

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We couldn't find this Tweet

More Author Terry Pratchett has died at the age of 66>