Reactions to the death of Ray Bradbury

• “For many Americans, the news of Ray Bradbury’s death immediately brought to mind images from his work, imprinted in our minds, often from a young age. His gift for storytelling reshaped our culture and expanded our world. But Ray also understood that our imaginations could be used as a tool for better understanding, a vehicle for change, and an expression of our most cherished values. There is no doubt that Ray will continue to inspire many more generations with his writing, and our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends.” — U. S. President Barack Obama. • “He was my muse for the better part of my sci- fi career. He lives on through his legion of fans. In the world of science fiction and fantasy and imagination, he is immortal.” — Film director Steven Spielberg. • “RIP Ray Bradbury. The Illustrated Man, The Martian Chronicles, Fahrenheit 451: he lives on as a shelf of books. And a script: Huston’s Moby Dick.” — Author Salman Rushdie. • ““The sound I hear today is the thunder of a giant’s footsteps fading away. But the novels and stories remain, in all their resonance and strange beauty.” — Horror novelist Stephen King. • “RIP Ray Bradbury You made Mars, time travel & Illustrated Men more real than reality for a 14- year- old me.” — Actor Rainn Wilson. • “Ray Bradbury has died. The Pedestrian is one of the most famous of all short stories ... Uncanny prophecy.” — Movie critic Roger Ebert.