Robert Jordan has died

[b_t]

I don't know how many people read books on this site, since most members can't even be bothered to read a few posts, much less some of the biggest fantasy books ever written. But Robert Jordan, author of the Wheel of Time series, has died, leaving the series (which is 9,353 pages long so far) unfinished with just one volume left to go.

I would link to his blog but traffic has killed it.

[LilDrunkenSmurf]

OMG NO WAY.... GAH I've been waiting FOREVER for him to finish this series =( WHAT OF RAND AL'THOR?!?!?

[b_t]

Finally managed to pull the post off his blog

It is with great sadness that I tell you that the Dragon is gone. RJ left us today at 2:45 PM. He fought a valiant fight against this most horrid disease. In the end, he left peacefully and in no pain. In the years he had fought this, he taught me much about living and about facing death. He never waivered in his faith, nor questioned our God’s timing. I could not possibly be more proud of anyone. I am eternally grateful for the time that I had with him on this earth and look forward to our reunion, though as I told him this afternoon, not yet. I love you bubba.

Our beloved Harriet was at his side through the entire fight and to the end. The last words from his mouth were to tell her that he loved her.

Thank each and everyone of you for your prayers and support through this ordeal. He knew you were there. Harriet reminded him today that she was very proud of the many lives he had touched through his work. We’ve all felt the love that you’ve been sending my brother/cousin. Please keep it coming as our Harriet could use the support.

Jason will be posting funeral arrangements.

My sincerest thanks.

Peace and Light be with each of you,

Wilson
Brother/Cousin
4th of 3

To Catalyst: Never, never loose faith. RJ did not. Harriet hasn’t. I haven’t. Going through what we have, our faith is only strengthened. Besides, if God didn’t exist, we would have never had Jim. We did. God does. Remember my Brother/Cousin, my friend, think of him fondly and glorify God’s name.

Editor’s Note:
The entire staff of Dragonmount.com would like to extend its most deepest sympathies to Robert Jordan’s family. He touched all of our lives in some way and we wish him the rest and peace he deserves. We will be posting information in the near future about where you can send condolences. Please check the News Section for these updates.

[SOAB]

ah shit! RIP.

so what do us readers do now? does the dark lord win then? fuck. 15 years of my life reading this series and now it'll never be finished. :cry:

[iblizzard]

I read somewhere this morning that for the past few weeks (months maybe?) he was digging up his notes for the last book and intends on his family and publisher to finish off the last book so that we're not left in the dark.

It's very sad to hear that he's passed on.