Today is hard. How do you grieve for someone who never even knew you? I won't pretend like I've been a long time admirer of Alan's because the truth is I haven't. I knew of him. I had seen a few of his movies at the time of his passing, but that was the extent of it. I was 21 years old the day he died. I was in college sitting in my dorm room scrolling through social media like any other day and saw everyone's posts about his passing. I was sad for a brief moment. 'Oh no.. Severus Snape died. That's too bad,' I said to myself before watching an interview of his and then going about my day.
Now, ten years later, I've been struck with such sadness over the passing of a brilliant, genuine, talented, funny man who left this earth far too soon.
I'm grateful that in the past year I've discovered more of Alan's work which has only fueled my dreams and inspired me to chase after the things that I know deep down are calling out to me.
Alan, we didn't know each other personally, but you are truly one of my greatest friends. You keep me company on days when getting out of bed seems impossible. I will be forever indebted to you and what you gave to all of us. Rest peacefully, sweet Alan. You were and always will be the kindest and best of men.
