From www.pjfarmer.com:
February 25th:
Philip José Farmer passed away peacefully in his sleep this morning.
He will be missed greatly by his wife Bette, his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, friends and countless fans around the world.
January 26, 1918 – February 25, 2009. R.I.P.
We love you Phil.
image from www.myspace.com/pjfarmer
To Your Scattered Bodies Go remains one of my favourite books of all time and Mr. Farmer one of my favourite authors.