"'100 Things' author dies at 47"

From the "isn't it ironic?" file:

'100 Things' author dies at 47

Dave Freeman, co-author of "100 Things to Do Before You Die," a travel guide and ode to odd adventures that inspired readers and imitators, died after hitting his head in a fall at his home. He was 47.

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Freeman's relatives said he visited about half the places on his list before he died,...

This is when I *really* miss Morning Sedition and Mort Mortenson.