Robert Jordan, author of the bestselling fantasy series The Wheel of Time has died, succumbing to a chronic illness. He was 57.
In 2006, Jordon (real name James Oliver Rigney, Jr.) had been diagnosed with primary amyloidosis with cardiomyopathy. The disease was attacking and weakening his heart muscle.
Unfortunately for his many fans, he was unable to finish the The Wheel of Time series. He will be greatly missed.
