What a tragic and untimely death…I’m still stunned. Although we didn’t exactly grow up with your music, my generation still recognizes the profound and lasting impact that you had on music. You will be missed.
It was so weird when I found out that you were in the hospital. I read it on TMZ while I was getting ready to go see Kathy Griffin last night, and then I kept trying to get updates on my iPhone in the car on the way to the show. You brought down the entire internet, sir. TMZ, CNN, Twitter, and the AP (just to name a few) were all frozen in time for a while, and when they were finally back online and confirming what had transpired, the feeling was unreal. Rest in peace.
As somebody whose life has been touched by cancer, it has been especially hard for me to watch your battle with cancer unfold. I’m glad that you are in a better place now and out of your misery.