Originally posted on 08/12/2014:

Because that's what we do right? We see a celebrity at his weakest and final moment which somehow empowers us to lord his legacy as less than our pedestrian existence. We are cloaked in anonymity and don't need to face the repercussions of our actions. We are now elevated and superior to a man who didn't have the courage to face his demons. Isn't it wonderful that we have the temerity to live while this man chose to die?!! Before you post your vitriolic remarks just remember that this man had a family who loved him and is now devastated by his loss. By the way I was not much of a fan of his work but I am saddened by the loss of his adoring family as I would be for anyone who allows depression to darken the beauty that is life. Let's pray for his family instead of preying on his frailties. God bless.