Terry Pratchett dead: Fans draw moving pictures of writer meeting his character Death

Sir Terry's death was announced in a Discworld-style tweet telling of the pair meeting

Discworld author Terry Pratchett died aged 66 on Thursday 12 March 2015 (Getty Images)

Terry Pratchett fans have been drawing pictures of the late writer with his character Death.

The 66-year-old's passing was announced with a Discworld-inspired series of tweets yesterday afternoon, which started with the voice of Death saying: “AT LAST, SIR TERRY, WE MUST WALK TOGETHER.

“Terry took Death’s arm and followed him through the doors and on to the black desert under the endless night. The end.”

The poignant image, mirroring his 40 Discworld fantasy novels, has inspired a series of fan art paying tribute to Sir Terry.