Sci-Fi/Fantasy author Anne McCaffrey, who published almost 100 books, was the first woman to win both a Hugo Award and a Nebula Award, and the creator of the planet of Pern has died in her home after a massive stroke, at the age of 85.

McCaffrey was born in Massachusetts, and then emigrated to Ireland in 1970. Throughout her 35 year-long career, she accomplished more than most authors even dream of. McCaffery was named the 22nd Grand Master by the The Science Fiction Writers of America in 2005, she was inducted into The Science Fiction Hall of Fame in 2006, and her book, The White Dragon, became the one of the first science fiction novels to hit the New York Times Best Seller List.

On behalf of the writers and Mob of readers here at SciFiMafia, our hearts go out to Anne McCaffrey’s family, friends and fans – her contribution to sci-fi/fantasy literature will always be remembered and cherished. She will be missed.