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Writer Arthur C. Clarke Dies at 90

Wednesday, March 19, 2008 7:33:38 AM
By RAVI NESSMAN

Science fiction author Arthur C. Clarke holds a copy of his book, "Exploration of Space" at a home in Washington, D.C., in this June 9, 1952 file photo. Clarke, the author of more than 100 books, including "2001COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) - Even in death Arthur C. Clarke would not compromise his vision.

The famed science fiction writer, who once denigrated religion as "a necessary evil in the childhood of our particular species," left written instructions that his funeral be completely secular, according to his aides.

"Absolutely no religious rites of any kind, relating to any religious faith, should be associated with my funeral," he wrote.


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