George R.R. Martin’s long-awaited The Winds of Winter sparked controversy at Seattle Worldcon 2025 when a fan crossed the line during a panel with Brandon Sanderson. The audience member bluntly told Martin he “wouldn’t be around for much longer” and asked if Sanderson might finish the series. The offensive comment drew backlash, with fans rallying behind Martin in support.

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