Did he die in the last 10 years?
No.
Is it Philip Dick?
No.
There doesn’t seem to be a lot of guessing at the moment, but let me know if I’m taking too many turn in a row. Anyway…
Was any of his science fiction work turned into a movie?
Yes.
Is it Gene Rodenberry?
No.
Did he die in the last 5 years?
No, and that was implied by him not dying in the previous ten years, as asked previously.
Sorry, thought that one got a yes.
OK the last 20 years?
Yes, he died within the last 20 years.
Frank Herbert
Is it Frank Herbert?
No.
Was he over 65 when he died?
Yes.
Edgar Rice Burroughs - wrong I know - he died too long ago
Yes.
You’re wrong.
Was he known for anything other than writing science fiction?