One Great Loss

Such a talent, you were special. Taken way too young, a mere 28. Gone from this earth too soon. So much to offer, you were just getting started. I am sure your best was yet to come, but how fortunate we are to have had the chance to witness your obvious gift, your craft. It was your calling. You will be dearly missed and fondly remembered. Your spirit will live on in your movies. And we will celebrate your life by watching them.

Verse from the Lyrics of "Only the Good Die Young", Billy Joel:

They say there’s a heaven for those who will wait,
Some say it’s better but I say it ain’t
I’d rather laugh with the sinners, than cry with the saints
the sinner’s are much more fun…
You know only the good die young.

Geggie
January 23rd, 2008
Terrible isn’t it.

My Melange
January 23rd, 2008
Geggie~ It is. I am very sad.

bleeding espresso
January 23rd, 2008
Horrible indeed. I keep thinking of Natalie Merchant’s “River” for River Phoenix:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v.....re=related

Lulu
January 23rd, 2008
So terribly, terribly sad.

Foodie Froggy
January 23rd, 2008
So sad. I loved the movie “Brokeback Mountain”. Do you know what happened ? Drug overdose or suicide ?

My Melange
January 23rd, 2008
Sognatrice~ Yes. It brings back those memories…not good ones by any means.
Lulu~ So very sad for his daughter that will never know her father, who from all accounts was wonderful with her.
Anne~ They are not thinking suicide. More like drug overdose. May have been a bad accidental mix of anti-anxiety meds and sleeping pills. The autopsy was inconclusive..so they should know more from the toxicology tests in 10-14 days.

somepinkflowers
January 23rd, 2008
i know.
so sad.
i am in denial over here.
didn’t you just love him
in **A Knight’s Tale**
~~ he will, he will rock you ~~

My Melange
January 23rd, 2008
spf~ I did just love him. In everything he did. Amazing in *Brokeback Mountain*…the accent and all! Can’t wait to see him in *Dark Knight* He looks so scary….I will miss him

stephanie
January 24th, 2008
This was so terribly sad…he was such a huge talent.
He will be sorely missed.

Chris
January 24th, 2008
Great actor,one of the best! He will be missed -a shame he won’t get to see his daughter grow up -he seemed like a good dad. The new Joker role looks like it will be some of his best work.
Chris

Felicia
January 25th, 2008
He was indeed a fabulous actor.

rochambeau
January 25th, 2008
Yes Ms. Robin,
It is very sad! A nice tribute. Thank you.
Your blog looks nice!
xo
Constance

My Melange
January 25th, 2008
Steph~ Yes he will be
Chris~ looking forward to seeing *Dark knight* he looks amazing…
Felicia~ Truly he was. A gift.
Constance~ Glad you liked it. Hard to do him justice…. Thanks for the nice words about the blog

Paris Parfait
January 28th, 2008
An astonishing talent, who could virtually disappear into a role (i.e. Brokeback Mountain). Truly a great loss, not only to his family and friends, but to moviegoers who admired his great acting skill. Why do the good ones have to leave us so soon??!! Sigh.