Terry Pratchett

  • Birth

    Birth
    Terence David John Pratchett is born in Beaconsfield, Buckinghamshire, England.
  • First work published

    First work published
    Terry would publish his first work in the student newspaper "the hades business"
  • First job

    First job
    Pratchett begins his career as a journalist at the Bucks Free Press.
  • First Discworld novel

    First Discworld novel
    Terry released the first novel of Discworld "The Colour of Magic."
  • Alzheimer's diagnosis

    Alzheimer's diagnosis
    Pratchett is diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's disease but continues to write and work on his novels.
  • Knighthood

    Knighthood
    He is knighted as Sir Terry Pratchett in the New Year Honours for his services to literature.
  • Dead

    Dead
    Terry Pratchett passes away at the age of 66, leaving behind a rich literary legacy and a devoted fanbase.