Octavia Butler died Saturday

I just got this note
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Yesterday Octavia Butler fell outside her house during what neighbors thought was a stroke. A neighbor kid found her outside her house. They rushed her to the hospital, and found blood had pooled in her brain, they operated but she passed away today.
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For a time, Octavia and I lived within walking distance, and she would come to the house for dinner.  A lady of incredible intelligence and rather dark humor, she was also what I called "a REAL writer."  She put so much more of herself into her work than I ever have, or would be capable of. 
She was sweet, and kind, and generous, and brilliant.  And now she is gone.  Travel well, my friend.  Rest deeply.  I'll see you soon.