2013 in science fiction
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The year 2013 was marked in science fiction by the following events.

- November, 23: 50th anniversary of the Doctor Who franchise. It was highlighted by the release of The Day of the Doctor special episode, Doctor Who 50 years trailer, and fan celebrations worldwide.
Deaths
- May 26 – Jack Vance, American writer (b. 1916 in science fiction)[1]
- June 8 – John Boyd, American writer (b. 1919)[2]
- June 9 – Iain M. Banks, Scottish writer (b. 1954)[3]
- June 23 – Richard Matheson, American writer (b. 1926)[4]
- July 10 – Gokulananda Mahapatra, Indian writer (b. 1922)[5]
- September 2 – Frederik Pohl, American writer (b. 1919)[6]