Merlin, the most powerful wizard of legend, could twist fate itself — yet he didn’t escape his own. Why would a man of such magic and wisdom let death claim him? The answer reveals the sorrow and ...

He could predict the future, shape destiny, and wield immense power—so why did Merlin allow himself to die? 65-year-old furloughed by government shutdown: 'I could lose the house. I could lose my car.