RIP Dick Francis

[Bananaman]

Not a good day.....first Gribaldi now I've just read that Dick Francis has died.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/books/booknews/7236708/Dick-Francis-dies-aged-89.html

 

[Clodagh]

Oh no. So Sad. I have got all of his books and read them again and again. He was such a lovely man. What will I get for Christmas every year now?

 

[terrierliz]

Very sad to hear, thoughts to his family.

Have read and enjoyed all of his books.

 

[bahumbug]

Oh no! I'd just heard about Gribaldi too (which is very sad) , then this. Dear, dear Dick Francis who has given me SO many wonderful hours with my nose in one or other of his books. Agree - what on earth will we do now there will be no more....?
RIP dear friend......a legend forever.. condolences to the Francis family..

 

[Rowreach]

A real sweetheart, and what a wonderful life he had! RIP and thank you for giving us so much entertainment, both on the track and through the books.

 

[V1NN]

RIP

 

[Sussexbythesea]

No more will I be able to look forward to the latest book every Xmas - I too have every single one.

RIP

 

[Sags_Deer]

RIP. I too have a lot of his books a fantastic author.

 

[Maesfen]

So sad to read this, he was a lovely kind man to talk to and I'm so sorry for his family, he'll leave a great void in their lives.

RIP Dick and thank you for the pleasure and memories you've given everyone over the years. God bless.

 

[MurphysMinder]

So sorry to hear this, my thoughts with his family. Reunited with his beloved wife.

 

[Fairynuff]

RIP.

 

[alwaysbroke]

Sad to hear this

Sympathies to family and friends.

RIP

 

[Lobelia_Overhill]

RIP

 

[Mickle]

They said his last book was to be published later this year, so we all have one more chance to enjoy his fantastic work.
R.I.P.

 

[sabel]

Sad news, RIP

 

[Lord_Horatio_Nelson]

His son Felix has been writing his last few books with him so he may take on the role himself. RIP Dick

 

[Penniless]

Another one here who always bought the latest Dick Francis book as a Christmas present for my sister - she has a collection of first editions all signed by him. Now who shall I buy instead - anyone tried Jenny Pitmans books?

 

[Galupy]

Great author and I will miss his books too - I have also spent many an hour reading and re-reading them. RIP DF.

 

[Divasmum]

Sad news. I have many of his books. RIP.

 

[Aoibhin]

RIP to a legend.

i also have all his books (and a few duplicates) Nan is going to be messed up now, they are her default christmas present to me.

 

[Maizy]

What a fun life he led!

I'll never forget sitting on his knee at the races as a child. I was too young to know who he was then, but I realised he was someone very special (with a huge

too!) and then I grew up digesting each page of his books. RIP Dick.

 

[miss_bird]

Very sad, great man, brilliant writer.
Rest in Peace Mr Francis, thought are with the family

 

[spookypony]

One of my favourite crime authors. RIP, and thanks for all the books!

 

[brighteyes]

JP and JF can't hold a candle to Dick Francis - a very sad piece of news indeed. Another book due out soon - I shall savour the pages and reflect on how much enjoyment he has given me since I first discovered his talent as a writer.

Rest in Peace and thank you.

 

[Hovis_and_SidsMum]

RIP One of my favourite authors