Iain Banks Has Terminal Cancer

[Conscious Bob]

UK writer Iain Banks has recently announced he has terminal cancer.

http://friends.banksophilia.com/

I've been a fan of this writer for many years so although I don't know him I found the news quite affecting, anyway the above link will take you to a guestbook set up for family, friends and fans.

 

[michaeljoseph]

Have only read The Wasp Factory but very sad news all the same.

 

[Meadow337]

Iain Banks passed away today.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...tml?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

 

[Conscious Bob]

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