Such a sad day

[madeleone]

Awoke to the sad news of the loss of Alan Rickman. My children obviously know me well, as I received either a text, email or phone call from all four of them, commenting on the news and knowing how sad I would be.

Not being a huge David Bowie fan myself, when I heard about his passing earlier in the week, I was sorry to hear of it but not greatly affected. However the news of Alan's passing was heart wrenching to me. Like someone else here on my flist said--this one was personal.

When I became a Professor Snape fan and by association Alan Rickman, I started collecting his films and I have a good number of them already. I'll have to work on completing the collection, sadly I thought I'd have many more years of movies to enjoy and eventually to add from his body of work.

So I bid a sad adieu to a great man, he'll always be the voice of my Severus Snape.

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[adelaidearcher.livejournal.com]

My daughter woke me to tell me so I wouldn't hear on Facebook.

[madeleone]

How sweet that she was thinking of you like that.

[helenarickman.livejournal.com]

*hugs*.
I have done the same thing, its somewhat comforting - I inventoried my AR movies. Having the movies is like having a piece of him that no one can take away. I have 33 total, but there are a number of others I must get my hands on.

I also need to somehow archive the online videos he is in - Dust, the music videos, etc.

[madeleone]

I reviewed a list in my head, including four I just ordered online, and my total is 32-I think, if I haven't missed any. It's so hard to believe that he's gone. :(

[beffeysue.livejournal.com]

My heart is damaged, and I don't know how long it will take to heal- if ever. Alan Rickman was a singularly gifted man who could transport us to the heights of hilarity and the depths of despair with a look, a word... and I will always love him for that.

My sympathies to Rima and the members of his family and friends. May he rest in peace.

[madeleone]

Alan Rickman was a singularly gifted man who could transport us to the heights of hilarity and the depths of despair with a look, a word

This is so true. Hubby and I watched Galaxy Quest tonight in his memory and some of his facial expressions had me cracking up.

He will be greatly missed.

[delphipsmith]

I was on the edge of tears all day long. Such a tremendous loss... ::hugs::

[madeleone]

It is, it truly is. *hugs* to you to dearie.

[merlins-babe.livejournal.com]

It's amazing how many lifes one man touched just by being a very classy person and an amazing actor. I spent yesterday reading tributes and stories about him, my fb and twitter saw more action from me sharing them than I think they have in the last five years.
He is an actor that I will truly miss watching. I didn't want to believe the story when I first heard it and it wasn't until about 3 newsources were reporting it that I believed it.

[madeleone]

I didn't want to believe it either. :(

[subversa.livejournal.com]

*hugs*
*passes tissue*

[madeleone]

*hugs you back* And thanks you for the tissue. It is a sad day for us all.

[alisanne.livejournal.com]

he'll always be the voice of my Severus Snape.

*nods* Always.

[madeleone]

So true!

[mywitch.livejournal.com]

That's beautiful, your children, truly understanding what he meant to you. My friends have been so kind to me as well - It was kind of extra weird for me today because it's my birthday and now I know I will always remember his passing.

What a lovely human being he was.

[madeleone]

Happy birthday, sweetie. So sorry it was tinged with sadness today, but hope you had a good one anyway.

I was really surprised by my kids thoughtfulness for my feelings. I knew my girls were aware of my obsession/fangirl crush on Snape/AR. But I must say that both my son's reaction surprised me. My younger son call after school (he's a teacher), and asked, 'how are you holding up?' At first I wasn't sure what he meant until he mentioned AR. I should have known he'd remember, he did get me a new AR movie CGBG for Christmas to add to my collection, without me even putting it on my wishlist. The biggest surprise was my oldest son as he is usually clueless. When he texted me about it I asked if one of his siblings had clued him in to call me. He responded, "no, I knew how much you liked him and I'll always remember him from watching Robin Hood when we were kids. Best movie line ever: 'Why a spoon, cousin?' 'Because it will hurt more you twit!'" I really do have fabulous kids!

[mywitch.livejournal.com]

They certainly are fabulous, your kids! Your love for Alan is sincere and of course your kids could feel it. <3
My sweet nephew hung out with me all day, as I was home sick from work, and was so good to me. (He always called AR "Uncle Al", lol).
And thank you for the kind birthday wishes. It was certainly as good of a birthday as possible, considering the state I was in all day. :)

[rayvyn2k.livejournal.com]

My husband heard my alarm go off and came upstairs to break the news to me yesterday morning. Then he held me while I wept. I went to work in a fog and was very weepy all day. I wished I had access to LJ from work, because I knew my friends here would understand unlike the people at work. It was weird, hearing people laugh and wanting to shout: "Don't you know what's happened?!"

*sigh* Still upset today. This hurts more than Bowie for me.

[madeleone]

What a thoughtful hubby you have. And you're very right, about the our LJ community here. There was a constant outpouring of love and support throughout the day, that part was amazing.

[dreamy-dragon73.livejournal.com]

I'm heartbroken.
~hugs~ 

[madeleone]

I'm right there with you, babe. *nods sadly*