Like most 'big' news these days I learned of Terry's death from my students, obsessive phone checkers that they are. I was moved to see how visibly shocked and upset they were: "noooo! Terry Pratchet's like - my whole childhood!" Terry's writing meant a lot to many, many people, way beyond the genre. I will always be grateful for the pleasure and wisdom of his books, and sad to know there wont be more. An amazing life.