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My Take
Terry Pratchett is, to me, one of the great humane voices in modern fiction. The forty-one Discworld novels are far more than comic fantasy; they are sharp satire wrapped in warmth, smuggling moral insight past readers who came only to laugh. His collaboration with Neil Gaiman on Good Omens remains a joy. Knighted, garlanded with the Carnegie Medal and countless other honours, he never lost his earthy, generous touch. What moves me most is that he kept writing after revealing his Alzheimer's diagnosis, turning private struggle into public courage. I doubt we will see his particular blend of mischief and kindness again.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Terry Pratchett
- Name (Japanese)
- テリー・プラチェット
- Reading
- てりー・ぷらちぇっと
- Born
- April 28, 1948 – March 12, 2015
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Rat
- Origin
- Beaconsfield, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / journalist / screenwriter / science fiction writer
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 1998 Officer of the Order of the British Empire
- 2011 Margaret Edwards Award
- 2012 Bollinger Everyman Wodehouse Prize
- 2001 Carnegie Medal
- 2008 Locus Award for Best Fantasy Novel
- 2009 Edward E. Smith Memorial Award
- 2008 Knight Bachelor
- 2014 Geffen Award
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Good Omens | — | |
| Notable work | Nation | — | |
| Notable work | Discworld | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Terry Pratchett born?
April 28, 1948 – March 12, 2015.
Where is Terry Pratchett from?
Terry Pratchett is from Beaconsfield, United Kingdom.
What does Terry Pratchett do?
Terry Pratchett works as writer, novelist, journalist, screenwriter, science fiction writer.
What is Terry Pratchett known for?
Notable works include Good Omens, Nation, Discworld.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.