has passed away.One of the greatest fantasy writers of all time imo:

Jack Vance dies: Prolific writer used numerous pen names - Minneapolis Top News | Examiner.com (http://www.examiner.com/article/jack-vance-dies-prolific-writer-used-numerous-pen-names)

The Dying Earth, the Dragon Masters, etc etc.

Damn, another master has left. ; ; I was still coming to terms with Ray Bradbury's passing not that long ago. :(

RIP Jack. :(