"Dan Simmons, the author of more than 30 novels and short story collections spanning horror, political thrillers and science fiction such as Hyperion and The Terror, has died at age 77. Simmons died in Longmont, Colorado on 21 February, with his wife and daughter at his side, his obituary announced."
"The author was best known for Hyperion, his 1989 science fiction novel that won the prestigious Hugo award for best novel and a Locus award; Simmons later wrote three sequels. Over his career he also won two World Fantasy awards, a dozen Locus awards, the Shirley Jackson award, and several Bram Stoker awards."
"Every day after lunch, Dan told his students a daily installment of an epic tale that started on the first day of school, his obituary reads. As they listened, the students would color illustrations that he'd drawn for them. When the story finally came to an end on the last day of school, many recall being reduced to tears. This story would go on to become Dan's Hyperion Cantos."
Dan Simmons, a prolific author of over 30 novels and short story collections, passed away at age 77 in Longmont, Colorado. He was best known for Hyperion, his 1989 science fiction novel that won the Hugo Award and Locus Award, followed by three sequels. Throughout his career, Simmons won two World Fantasy Awards, a dozen Locus Awards, the Shirley Jackson Award, and several Bram Stoker Awards. His 2007 novel The Terror was adapted into an acclaimed television series in 2018. Before becoming a full-time author, Simmons worked as an elementary school teacher for 18 years across multiple states. His teaching inspired Hyperion Cantos, which originated from daily stories he told his students during lunch. His bibliography includes Song of Kali, Carrion Comfort, Summer of Night, Ilium, Olympos, and Drood.
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