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Douglas Adams

Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge in March 1952. He was creator of all the various manifestations of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy.

Douglas died unexpectedly in May 2001 of a sudden heart attack at the age of 49.

British science fiction writer and humorist (1952–2001)

Born 11 March 1952 Cambridge UK
Died 11 May 2001 Santa Barbara US

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British science fiction writer and humorist (1952–2001)

Born 11 March 1952 Cambridge UK
Died 11 May 2001 Santa Barbara US

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