Dan Simmons, author of Hyperion and The Terror, dies aged 77

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Dan Simmons, author of over 30 novels including 'Hyperion' and 'The Terror', has died at age 77.
He passed away on 21 February in Longmont, Colorado, with his family by his side.
Simmons won numerous awards, including the Hugo, Locus, World Fantasy, Shirley Jackson, and Bram Stoker awards.
His 1989 novel 'Hyperion' won the Hugo and Locus awards and spawned three sequels.
'The Terror', a fictionalized account of the Franklin expedition, was adapted into a TV series in 2018.
Simmons worked as an elementary school teacher for 18 years, inspiring students with storytelling.
His first novel, 'Song of Kali', was published in 1985, followed by works like 'Carrion Comfort' and 'Drood'.
His 2011 novel 'Flashback' faced criticism for its political themes and dystopian vision.
Simmons was known for writing across genres and defying literary norms.
He was a lifelong learner who enjoyed connecting with others through his stories.

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