Philip Jose Farmer Passes Into His Riverworld

Legendary science fiction author Philip Jose Farmer died yesterday morning at his home in North Peoria. He was 91.

Farmer was well known as the man who wrote the Riverworld series of books which are considered classics of science fiction and explore the world of life after death.

Normally a sort of reclusive figure, Philip Jose Farmer was passionate about his local libraries. Indeed, he gave them the credit for fostering his love and of reading and writing.

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