Death of Heath Ledger

In generational terms, the death of a contemporary most frightens the young. When one notable lifetime ends, that generation begins to end, too. The death of someone cut down in the prime of life brings home our own mortality. Maybe our rendering them immortal is our way of not facing that inevitability.

The above is a bit from one of the best articles I've seen putting a bit of perspective on the unfortunate death of the actor Heath Ledger.

When Icons Die Young

This is one of those events that seems to be hitting a lot of people around my age (including myself) a lot harder than we'd ever expect and I really think it has a lot to do with that quote above.

Rest in Peace.