Will George R. R. Martin die before the final book of A Song Of Ice And Fire is published?

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George R. R. Martin (GRRM) is the author of the A Song Of Ice And Fire (ASOIAF) books, a series of fantasy novels. Both the book series and the derived TV show are extraordinarily popular.

Many of GRRM's fans have commented (with varying degrees of frustration) that the latest ASOIAF books are taking him a long time to write.

For instance: the most recent book had to be split into two because it was getting so long and late; the publication date of the next instalment, Winds of Winter, keeps getting pushed back (it was at one point announced to be in 2016); and the narrative of the TV show is now much further along the books', finishing entirely this coming year.

Also: GRRM is now 70 years old, and not getting any younger. People have openly speculated that he might die before he finishes ASOIAF. When confronted with these speculations, GRRM does not respond well.

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Will George R. R. Martin die before the official publication date of the final book of A Song Of Ice And Fire?

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George R. R. Martin (GRRM) is the author of the A Song Of Ice And Fire (ASOIAF) books, a series of fantasy novels. Both the book series and the derived TV show are extraordinarily popular.

Many of GRRM's fans...

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