h2g2 The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy: Earth Edition

By the way, I'm Breton Slivka,
Denver, Colorado USA

Yet another brilliant life has been cut down at an absurdly young age. I am deeply saddened by the news, and feel robbed that there will be no more of his peerless creativity. I was always secretly hoping for a sixth addition to the HH trilogy, or the next installment of Dirk Gently.

I thank Douglas for being with me in spirit for the last 15 years. I have read little else but his books in rotation, and they never fail to amuse or inspire... even on the twentieth reading.

Such a sharp, unique imagination in a writer with a wonderful, effortless turn of phrase.

Thankyou, Douglas, for all those moments.

The world is a poorer place....

Just heard the terrible news. I'm shocked and deeply saddened. Goodbye Douglas. You'll be sorely missed.

My sincere condolances to Douglas' family and friends...

This is a great loss.

What else can I add to what has already been said, only that we'll all miss you, but there's a family who will miss you more. A sad day, a terrible waste. J.

This boulder we're stuck under, how big would you say it was: roughly..?

I just learned the news from a colleague at a party - I'm still kind of dazed.
Since I'm an artist, I express myself visually. I wanted to show how I feel in an image.. I'd be honored if you'd check it out. Feel free to swipe it if it sums up how you feel.

Connect from my space:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/h2g2/guide/U173737

Joo-Jantas black with sorrow,

Obi Shawn

My deepest sympathy to Douglas' family, and friends.

All life is just a moment in time and space - but some moments are simply louder and more entertaining than others. Douglas Adams' was one of those.

As God said, "I apologise for the inconvenience."


Guru Bear

Douglas, who is undoubtedly the founder of this whole 'h2g2' concept, is a true inspiration to us all. And I have received much enjoyment from his work, and shall be sure to introduce it to others.

It has been a pleasure to read/watch/listen to all that he has done; and it is a great shame that he is not with us any longer. I am GENUINELY saddened by this titanic, 'brobdingnagian' loss.

Mr. Adams, you shall be missed.

My best regards are directed toward his family,
Rhys Tranter/Titus Andronicus

Well, the world seems a bit dimmer now.
What amazingly terrible news.
Condolences to his family, and thank you to Douglas.
He gave me so much, including the topic of conversation I used the first time I talked to my true love.
Thank you thank you thank you.

Condolences to Douglas's family for their loss. Goodbye and goodluck on your final travels.

Please accept my condolences to you all upon the occurence of this tragic event. With the creation of H2G2 (...and I mean the very beginning...), this person provided a facility for a wholly new method of viewing the hitherto 'mystical' world of the 'scientist'.
He should be remembered ( venerated, really ) for doing this.

For myself, I am still "in shock" after receipt of the news via the midnight summary upon the Radio Four.

*big to all*

Pegasus ~carrying a black towel~

Oh no. No.

I was eating when I heard. The ominous tone of death in the newsreader's voice was clear from the first word. I'm not sure what to say.

I'm still young, only 13, and I have a (hopefuly) long and fulfilling life ahead of me. I read HHGG last year, all five books in 2 weeks, and Douglas Adams was the first author who really *touched* me. His writing was such an expression of who he was - there was humour, cynicism, love, optimism, pessimism, LIFE. I don't know Douglas Adams. But his writing made me think I did. That's some achievement.

It's almost sad that Douglas died of something as earthly and mundane as a heart attack. I feel as though he should have been blasted into space and kidnapped by the Vogon mafia. It would seem more fitting, more in his spirit. I only wish he could still be here.

Still be here to cheer me up, to make me laugh when everyone else is crying, to make me think when everyone else is vegetating. But wait a minute! He is! His books are here. Here for us all. They are such a wonderful legacy.

RIZ (Rest In Zanyness), Douglas.

To the guy who has helped me smile through the last 20 years, thank you.
To his family - many people all over the world are sharing some of your sorrow. Doesn't help I know but....

Stewart

I was shocked by the news and I'd like to send my sincere condolences to his family. He was definitely a man ahead of his time.

Cheers and goodbye Douglas.

My deepest condolences and it is truly saddening to learn this tragic news. He will be missed by us all.

You live on in our hearts Dougie!

I'd like to offer my sincere condolences to Douglas's family and friends.

There is much that I'd like to add, most of which has already been posted by fellow researchers who have spoken so eloquently. I shall just say that I hope Douglas's work continues to live on as a memorial to a very talented individual who shall be sorely missed.