This is a sad, sad day.  I was just starting to get into his books too.  From the sound of it, the series will continue without him, since he dictated his plot lines to other writers before passing.  I really have a lot of respect for someone that cares that much about his story and his readers to make a contingency plan in the event that he passes on.

/target Robert Jordan; /tiphat

You will be missed, sir.

The Wheel of Time turns, and Ages come and pass, leaving memories that become legend. Legend fades to myth....

Thats how his epic work of fantasy starts. Thank you Robert Jordan for the incredible journey you took us all on.

For those of you who knew him: (takes a while to load)
http://www.dragonmount.com/RobertJo.../?p=90#comments

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I've just heard about this as well, it is truly a sad day.  He was a great writer and his works will be sorely missed.