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Sci-fi writer Arthur C. Clarke dies at 90
18 Mar 2008 22:26:06 GMT
Source: Reuters
COLOMBO, March 19 (Reuters) - British science fiction writer Sir Arthur C. Clarke has died in Sri Lanka at age 90, his secretary said on Wednesday.

"He has passed away. He had a cardio-repsiratory attack," said Rohan de Silva, his personal secretary.

(Reporting by Simon Gardner)


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