Sir Terry Pratchett (1948-2015) was a renowned English author best known for his Discworld series, consisting of over 40 novels filled with humor, satire, and fantasy. Pratchett began his writing career as a journalist before transitioning to full-time fiction writing. He was known for his sharp wit, social commentary, and imaginative world-building. Throughout his career, Pratchett received numerous accolades for his work, including the Order of the British Empire for services to literature. Despite battling Alzheimer's disease in his later years, Pratchett continued to write and inspire fans worldwide with his unique storytelling.