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Michael Crichton, here in 2005, was a director and best-selling author. He co-created the TV series "ER."

Crichton died unexpectedly Tuesday "after a courageous and private battle against cancer," the release said.

Crichton, a medical doctor, was attracted to cautionary science tales. Watch more about the life of Crichton »

"Jurassic Park" -- perhaps his best-known work...

Hollywood director STEVEN SPIELBERG is leading the tributes to JURASSIC PARK author and filmmaker MICHAEL CRICHTON, who died in Los Angeles on Wednesday (05Nov08).

Crichton, who also wrote sex thriller Disclosure and co-created hit TV series ER, lost his battle with cancer at the age of 66.

Spielberg helped to adapt Jurassic Park for the big-screen in 1993, and the star, who was a ...