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Arthur C. Clarke, 90; scientific visionary, acclaimed writer

latimes.com — Sir Arthur C. Clarke, who peered into the heavens with a homemade telescope as a boy and grew up to become a visionary titan of science fiction best-known for collaborating with director Stanley Kubrick in writing the landmark film "2001: A Space Odyssey," has died. He was 90.

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  • gwinerreniwg, on 03/18/2008, -0/+2Rest in peace Sir Clarke - thanks for the years of good reads, and insightful prognostications. Most of all thanks for inspiring my (and many others') interest in science and technology. All these worlds are yours now.
  • riquiscott, on 03/18/2008, -0/+1The end of an era. Truly, his loss will be felt by all.
  • cafesuada, on 03/19/2008, -0/+0Rest in Peace. Truly one of the greatest writer of recent generations.
  • camelot2302, on 03/19/2008, -0/+1I can't believe he's gone. I am really shocked.
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