March 18 (Bloomberg) -- Arthur C. Clarke, the U.K. science- fiction writer and futurist visionary best known for the novel adapted for the film ``2001: A Space Odyssey,'' has died. He was 90.
The theme song that was used for "2001: A Space Odyssey'' when Mr. Clarke's novel was adapted for the movie, was also used by Elvis Presley as his opening song when he came on stage for his concerts.
Posted: 19th. March 2008