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Sci-fi writer Bradbury suffers from stroke

PALM SPRINGS, Calif., Aug. 23 (UPI) -- Science fiction, horror and mystery writer Ray Bradbury was recovering at his Palm Springs, Calif., home Wednesday from a small stroke.

Bradbury, 79, experienced a "slight stroke" Nov. 6, traveling from Los Angeles to Palm Springs, his wife Maggie Bradbury told the Palm Springs Desert Sun.

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His friend, producer John Dayton said Bradbury was "sharp as ever" and would recover from the stroke that affected his right side, Daily Variety reported.

Bradbury wrote dozens of short stories, screenplays and books including "Farenheit 411," "Something Wicked This Way Comes" and "Illustrated Man," which both became screenplays.

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