Sad, if not unexpected, news. My only other comment would be to encourage folk to go read his books. All of 'em - not just the "M". Too many geekish folk only

Sad, if not unexpected, news. My only other comment would be to encourage folk to go read his books. All of 'em - not just the "M". Too many geekish folk only pick up his Culture books - and they're missing out on some really great reads.