R.I.P.

[debris4spike]

This week has been, as ever, a time to say Goodbye to people.

In England it was the funeral service of Danny La Rue - who had a unique personality and performance.

Farrah Fawsett died this week, after a battle with cancer - a star of the 80's, that maybe the guys will remember more than the girls!

And, yeaterday, Michael Jackson died - he first became famous with his family, then had a solo career, with a brilliant talent of song writing and performance.

I hope that whatever you feel of anyone, star or otherwise, it is the joy that they brought to others that you remember when the time comes to say Goodbye.

Comments

[debris4spike]

I have heard similar from an American friend - I think this is one of the many reasons I avoid FaceBook if I can.

As ever, we should remember the good times - their talent, not any of their supposed sins.

[kalinda001.livejournal.com]

I was never that big on either one but I am sad that they are gone. They both had a great influence on our era and they are people that I 'grew up' with in many ways.

[debris4spike]

Yes - memories of my brothers come when I hear the 2 names - them drooling over Farrah, and attempting to do the moon walk!

[empresspatti.livejournal.com]

We did lose some icons this week.

BTW - I want to wish you a happy birthday!! I haven't been around lj much lately as rl is so busy, but wanted you to know that I always enjoy your posts. You are a real doll and I hope this year is a very happy one for you!

[empresspatti.livejournal.com]

Um - What a dumb place to post bd wishes. Sorry - but the feeling is sincere!

[debris4spike]

Thank you - hard trying to keep up with LJ ... especially when RL gets in the way.

[kudagirl.livejournal.com]

It has been a very difficult week in the States. We also lost Ed McMahon. He might not been well known in the UK, but here in the States we grew up seeing him on TV in so many ways. He was Johnny Carson's sidekick on the Tonight show for 30 years. He also hosted Star Search for twelve years. He did a show with Dick Clark called TV's Bloopers & Practical Jokes. He was famous for doing commercials as well. He was a decorated Marine pilot in WWII and Korea. He also did several movies.

Farah Fawcett was a Texas girl. Some of her family on her mother's side were from my home town. My ex-husband knew her from when they were kids. Her cousin went to school with me and was my mom's doctor later on.

[debris4spike]

No, I hadn't really heard of Ed McMahon - but when it is people you are used to seeing on the TV it leaves a gap.

With Farah, for you, being a "local" girl, I think you notice it more - especially when we are all similar ages. When Diana, princess of Wales died, I was completely shocked as she was 1 week younger - it certainly brings things more personal, doesn't it?

[cordykitten]

Yeah... the last ones were very unexpected because I didn't know (or forgot) that FF had cancer. MJ was out of the nowhere. But they won't be forgotten.

[debris4spike]

It is good to remember their talent, isn't it?