Obituary of Michael Crichton

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Michael Crichton

John Michael Crichton (born October 23, 1942 in Chicago, Illinois) was an author and filmmaker who was best known for having books sold over 200 million copies and having a dozen of them adapted into the films “A Case Of Need,” “The Andromeda,” “Dealing,” “Binary,” “The Terminal Man,” “The Great Train Robbery,” “Eaters of the Dead,” “Congo,” “Sphere,” “Jurassic Park,” “Rising Sun,” “Disclosure,” “The Lost World” and “Timeline.” John died on November 4, 2008 and his death was because of lymphoma. He died quite soon at age 66.

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Michael Crichton Biography Wiki:

    • Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
    • Full Name: Crichton, Michael
    • Common Name: Michael Crichton
    • Gender: Male
    • Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
    • Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, United States
    • Birth Date: October 23, 1942
    • Age: 66 (at death)
    • Also Known As: John Lange, Jeffrey Hudson, Michael Douglas
    • Occupations:
    • Active Years: 1966-2008
    • Religion: Meditation
    • Net Worth: $400 million
    • Nationality: American
    • Favorite Food: Chick-fil-A
    • Favorite Color: Navy
    • Favorite Scent: Azzaro Wanted for Men
    • Favorite Actor: Gene Hackman

    Michael's Family Tree

    • Birth Name: John Michael Crichton
    • Father: John Henderson Crichton (1919-1977)
    • Mother: Zula Miller Crichton (1919-2011)
    • Spouse/Partner:
      • Joan Radam (married 1965-divorced 1970)
      • Kathy St. Johns (married 1978-divorced 1980)
      • Suzanne Childs (married 1981-divorced 1983)
      • Anne-Marie Martin (married 1987-divorced 2003)
      • Sherri Alexander (married 2005-2008, his death)
    • Son(s):
      • John Michael Todd Crichton
    • Daughter(s):
      • Taylor Anne Crichton

Death Notice:

  • Date: November 04 2008 at age 66
  • Place: Los Angeles, California, United
  • Cause of Death: Lymphoma

Category Tags:

AuthorFilmmaker American Born on October 23rd Born in 1942 Born in Illinois Died in 2008 Died at age 66 Died from Lymphoma

Michael's Notable Roles:

  • A Case of Need
  • The Andromeda
  • Dealing
  • Binary
  • The Terminal Man
  • The Great Train Robbery
  • Eaters of the Dead
  • Congo
  • Sphere
  • Jurassic Park
  • Rising Sun
  • Disclosure
  • The Lost World
  • Timeline

Quotable Quotes:

"Michael Crichton lived a life full of adventure, intellect, and storytelling that will continue to inspire and captivate readers long after his passing. (V)"

"Michael Crichton was a prolific writer and filmmaker, best known for his science fiction novels and successful film adaptations, until his unexpected passing at the age of 66. (V)"

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Wiki Page Updated: 2025-08-18 08:43:05
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