Sad News - George Mcdonald Fraser

**Nervous Jock** · 3rd January 08, 02:07 AM

I've heard George Mcdonald Fraser, author of the McAuslan books, passed away today. condolences to the Family, a sad loss

**graham_s** · 3rd January 08, 03:05 AM

Tragic news.
I loved the flashman series.

**Arlen** · 3rd January 08, 04:10 AM

I was a huge Flashman fan. Such a shame.

**macwilkin** · 3rd January 08, 04:58 AM

Originally Posted by Nervous Jock

I've heard George Mcdonald Fraser, author of the McAuslan books, passed away today. condolences to the Family, a sad loss

Jock -- what a blow. Whilst most folks knew GMF through Flashman, I will always love McAuslan, The Steel Bonnets and his autobiographical account of the Burma Campaign, Quartered Safe Out Here.

Here's the obituary from The Times:

http://entertainment.timesonline.co....cle3125051.ece

The man could write, no doubt about it.

Lest we forget.

Todd

**Freelander Sporrano** · 3rd January 08, 05:40 AM

George MacDonald Fraser wrote some of my favorite books . At least we have them to remember him by

**Jock Scot** · 3rd January 08, 06:40 AM

Yes a sad loss,but what wonderful writings to remember him by!

**Streetcar** · 3rd January 08, 09:46 AM

Truly sad news. He has been - and will remain - one of my favorite authors.

**James MacMillan** · 3rd January 08, 10:16 AM

Fraser also wrote screenplays, including The Three Musketeers (1973) and the James Bond film Octopussy (1983). As long as we have his works, he'll be with us.