Have you ever cried over a celebrity or complete strangers death, why?
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No I haven’t
Keeping my reply of emphatic no here to not clutter up the thread. The closest I ever came was raising a fictional toast when Brian Jacques passed. I downloaded a copy of the recipe book he had written and made some of the otter's hot soup.
I do find it interesting that no one in the thread who answered yes is really trying to explain why they cried. Sure, saying that you cared about their work means that you thought they were important, but how is that enough to cause you to cry? It seems like we'd have to drill down into the idea of parasocial relationships and examine how much these folks have built up the idea that the person they cried over was actually a part of their life.
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I'll acknowledge I'm probably the epitome of cold, uncaring bastard when it comes to death. My job involves handling society's recently dead, as well as those who may be getting close. I didn't cry when my family members died; I just don't see the point in crying or even being sad. It doesn't change anything. I'd rather go read a book, watch a movie, play a game, row my scull, ride the bike, or jump out of a plane with friends. Those are all fun, and seem a much better use of my time.
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This is one of mine. So glad I was able to see him perform! Very unexpected.
I live in South America sadly I never had the chance.
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Leonard Nimoy was a pretty tough celebrity death for me. It was like losing a super cool uncle, a person who'd been in my life for my whole life, but hadn't seen in a long while, was dead.
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Iain M. Banks too. ;-; Hydrogen Sonata was so good, and I remember seeing if there was another one in the works but turned out, no. Never will be...
I'll be honest, one of his books was my least favourite I've ever read - Player of Games. I hated it the whole way through, just kept reading because I figured it would get better, and it didn't.
The Wasp Factory was good though, albeit fucked up.
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I did when Mac Miller ODed, actually. Another friend of mine had also ODed somewhat recently and I was a huge fan of Mac's music.
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Carrie Fisher really hit me hard. I don't know why. I guess she's always just has a soft spot in my heart.
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Robin Williams. I grew up knowing his more kid-friendly side as the voice of Genie and Batty Koda, his role in Jumanji, etc. Then growing up saw him in films like What Dreams May Come, Patch Adams, Mrs. Doubtfire. When I heard the news he not only died, but by suicide because the man suffered from a severe mental illness it really cut me to the core. It was like losing a favorite silly uncle. I still haven't been able to bring myself to watch any of his movies as I fear it will make me emotionally unstable again. Every year since it seems like I find out more about how much of an amazing character he was, and I'm glad he left a legacy, but god damn does it suck.
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That toddler that got shot in a road rage incident a while back. I broke down when I read that the child said "Mommy, my tummy hurts" before he died. I think it hit me so hard because I have a little brother who was around that age at the time.
That is really heart wrenching, oh my god.
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Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett. Because or seemed like they still had more to contribute
wrote on last edited by [email protected]I'm reading through Discworld for the first time now. Terry's genius cannot be overstated. Each next book is an absolute revelation (well. Eric was good not maybe not a revelation...). The way the characters grow and become individuals, seemingly with their own real lives. It hurts to know Sir Terry will never be able to tell us more about this fantastical, commentary-laden, hilarious world.
GNU Sir Terry Pratchett.
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Was teary all day at work when Terry Pratchett died
wrote on last edited by [email protected]My comment copied from above:
I'm reading through Discworld for the first time now. Terry's genius cannot be overstated. Each next book is an absolute revelation (well. Eric was good not maybe not a revelation...). The way the characters grow and become individuals, seemingly with their own real lives. It hurts to know Sir Terry will never be able to tell us more about this fantastical, commentary-laden, hilarious world.
GNU Sir Terry Pratchett
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Marie Fredriksson of Roxette, especially with the circumstance of her illness.
It was just a kind of perfect music.
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Sure. Sometimes things touch your soul when you're open to it or vulnerable.
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Douglas Adams and Terry Pratchett. Because or seemed like they still had more to contribute
On the subject of authors, Robert Pirsig. His book made a bigger impact on me than any other, and I constantly re-read it anytime I feel lost or depressed or in need of some kind advice. It's the kind of advice I wish my dad had given me. Losing him was like losing the dad I wish I'd had.
