Douglas Adams: 1952 - 2001

One of the funnier and more intelligent humans died suddenly following a heart attack this Friday, May 11 2001. He leaves a wife, daughter and many fans, at least one of whom won't be able to recite Vogon poetry again without something of a lump in his throat.
Tributes, news and way too many Hitchhiker quotes are accessible at h2g2 and douglasadams.com