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[–]AlexKTuesday 75 points76 points77 points  (2 children)
Steve Martin. Saddest day of my life...
[–]mxKittyCat 456 points457 points458 points  (88 children)
TBH I'm gonna be pretty upset to see Alan Rickman go.
Edit: there goes that I guess
Edit 2: I DIDN'T MEAN TO CURSE HIM. also obligatory thanks for the gold
[–]CeuticalNonsensical 112 points113 points114 points  (2 children)
I can't believe you've done this
[–]QueequegTheater 155 points156 points157 points  (3 children)
SON OF A BITCH WHAT HAVE YOU DONE
[–]Cards_Against-Reddit 61 points62 points63 points  (0 children)
Don't point that cold boney finger at anyone else for a while ok?
[–]playblu 60 points61 points62 points  (0 children)
Holy crap
[–]Hipsterds 34 points35 points36 points  (0 children)
avada kedavra
[–]ADIRTYHOBO59 36 points37 points38 points  (2 children)
Tagged as Alan Rickman Killer
[–]mxKittyCat [score hidden]  (1 child)
My first instance of someone tagging me, and it's as Alan Rickman's killer. :c
[–]dieselben 21 points22 points23 points  (0 children)
unbelievable.
[–]usernamesaretrickey 30 points31 points32 points  (0 children)
You fucker.
[–]NoHomosapian 869 points870 points871 points  (91 children)
Queen Elizabeth. Every media outlet including reddit will be a shit show for a month. Then the Charles in charge memes will be never ending
[–]alexinwonderland212 242 points243 points244 points  (23 children)
I don't know at this point she might outlive Charles... the wOman is immortal
[–]kmahnlol 149 points150 points151 points  (11 children)
Shes lived for so long that charles has also reached an age where this is actually fairly possible lol
[–]Hodora-the-explorer 77 points78 points79 points  (10 children)
She's 89 and he's 67. I can imagine her living past 100 at least, maybe 102/103 so that means he might be 80 and she could still be in power so it's definitely possible. I don't think anybody wants to see him on the throne, not that I want him to die or anything of course!!!
[–]PM_ME_UR_ROAST_BEEF 44 points45 points46 points  (0 children)
I saw a meme once that went something like "Queen Elizabeth has taken 'A parent should never have to bury their child' as a personal challenge." I thought it was hilarious, in a dark kinda way.
[–]elitemember 30 points31 points32 points  (2 children)
I think his relationship with Princess Diana is a lot to do with why people don't like him. The public had a great affection towards her and most people haven't liked him ever since.
[–]a_7799 85 points86 points87 points  (4 children)
I can't wait for those Charles in Charge memes
[–]Luthos 38 points39 points40 points  (2 children)
When I think of Charles in Charge, I think of Ted's band from Scrubs:
[–]Citizen_O 155 points156 points157 points  (14 children)
I am convinced that she continues to live just to spite Charles.
[–]capt_pessimist 160 points161 points162 points  (7 children)
"Her heart rate's falling, BP is 60/10, breaths shallow... We're losing her!!"
BEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEP
"Oh my God, the Queen is dead."
"We must alert the Prince immediately, Charles is now King, and-"
GASP
"Not... Yet..."
BEEP BEEP BEEP
[–]meiyoumayo 77 points78 points79 points  (5 children)
I'm just imagining the doctors all solemnly standing around the gurney, and then she slowly lifts up her glove-clad hand, grabs the head doctor by the lapels, says "Not...today", grabs her black handbag, gets up, and calmly walks through the wall like an elderly, very serene Kool-Aid man, on her way back to Buckingham Palace.
[–]gabrielchiconi 14 points15 points16 points  (3 children)
very serene Kool-Aid man
what the fuck did I just read
[–]ohmygod_my_tinnitus 59 points60 points61 points  (1 child)
Charles: Mummy when will it be my turn to play monarch? You've gotten to play for so lonnngggg it's not faaaiirrrrr I'm a grown up too.
Queen: Shut up Charles!
Charles: Yes mummy :'c
[–]Tiny5th 13 points14 points15 points  (1 child)
Yeah I get the feeling as soon as he passes she'll abdicate, reckon she wants William to rule.
[–]Jowobo 12 points13 points14 points  (0 children)
I remember back when the Dutch queen abdicated so her son could rule... so many Charles jokes. Poor bastard.
[–]bristlenose 56 points57 points58 points  (9 children)
Brit here.
It will be truly appalling. Anyone who isn't weeping into their hands will be accused of being a heartless traitor. The UK newspapers will compete to see who can the most sycophantic to the Royals - maybe not the Guardian though, a republican organ.
I remember when Princess Diana died, the outpouring a national grief was incredible. But those who simply felt a twinge of sadness, as you would normally feel when someone you don't know dies, were seen as heartless bastards. I'm not criticising those who were genuinely very sad, but it's not everyone.
[–]najken 124 points125 points126 points  (9 children)
Arnold Schwarzenegger!! My hero
[–]Charlton_AB 61 points62 points63 points  (2 children)
Stephen Fry
[–]snappyirides 8 points9 points10 points  (1 child)
I would take his death so hard. I shed a quiet tear that he had just left QI for god's sake. Ruined my day.
[–]BoxOfNothing 371 points372 points373 points  (12 children)
Not really dreading, but it'll suck when we get no more David Attenborough documentaries. Nothing I've ever seen comes close to his work.
[–]socc3rdude 620 points621 points622 points  (52 children)
Harrison Ford... PLEASE GOD, NO!!! :'(
[–]toaster_in_law 131 points132 points133 points  (36 children)
Yeah this one's gonna hurt
[–]raptor98 410 points411 points412 points  (35 children)
As long as Han Solo doesn't die I'm happy.
[–]friskyjohnson 269 points270 points271 points  (23 children)
Yeah, that'll never happen. The character is too big to be killed off. It would be franchise suicide, I tell you!
[–]muffinnuffin 23 points24 points25 points  (0 children)
I thought about this the other day and felt immediately sad. Star Wars and Indiana Jones were both huge parts of my childhood and I don't want to think about that day.
[–]CopsCantRead 18 points19 points20 points  (2 children)
Almost lost him in that airplane accident. Goddamn that would've sucked.
[–]pryos1 10 points11 points12 points  (0 children)
That was actually less then one week after Leonard Nimoy died. that would've been the worst comical deaths within a week in forever 8O
[–]Zizekbro 197 points198 points199 points  (16 children)
Danny Devito.
[–]UpiedYoutims 74 points75 points76 points  (9 children)
I'LL GET MY SUUOOORD FOR YOU DANNY
[–]StreetlampLemieux 17 points18 points19 points  (0 children)
JEKOOO KOO KOO
[–]Charlesioman69 12 points13 points14 points  (2 children)
There's a couple of hundred of them just up ahead.
[–]Lewis_Killjoy 48 points49 points50 points  (2 children)
He's going to get real weird with the time he has left, I'm excited to see the outcome.
[–]CoolShorts 19 points20 points21 points  (1 child)
At least his funeral expenses will be light he just wants to be thrown in the trash!
[–]KeanusDracula 619 points620 points621 points  (28 children)
Tom Hanks
[–]Homsy 119 points120 points121 points  (9 children)
Tom Hank's death will be so tragic
[–]-Badger2- 131 points132 points133 points  (7 children)
Seriously, the dude deserves a national holiday. Nothing's more American than Tom Hanks.
[–]Morel3etterness 13 points14 points15 points  (3 children)
But I think he will go peacefully and with some nice last words.
[–]sporophytebryophyte 231 points232 points233 points  (13 children)
Sir David Attenborough.
[–]4strokes 22 points23 points24 points  (0 children)
The man should get a state funeral when he goes.
[–]IwalkedTheDinosaur 594 points595 points596 points  (23 children)
Sir Ian McKellen's death is going to reign amongst anyone who has ever been to a movie.
[–]Kaninchensaft 69 points70 points71 points  (0 children)
He'll just come back as Sir Ian the White
[–]Shotwells 188 points189 points190 points  (2 children)
He won't die! HE SHALL NOT PASS!
[–]2056163 13 points14 points15 points  (0 children)
Into the afterlife, for he shall be forever trapped upon this world.
[–]Vaccinate_you_Fools 53 points54 points55 points  (5 children)
This. I know it's selfish to say, but I don't want him to die specifically so he can continue to make my favorite movies. Who else could possibly have played Gandalf or Magneto? It's his magically booming voice that makes him perfect for so many roles. For me, his death will be an irreparable loss.
[–]knees_of_the_bees 147 points148 points149 points  (9 children)
Mel Brooks.
[–]katmosphere 78 points79 points80 points  (2 children)
I'm going to piggy back off this. Gene Wilder is going to be a tough one too.
[–]Your_Local_Sheriff 21 points22 points23 points  (0 children)
This one is it for me too. I love his movies. On a related note, a friend just gave me this for Christmas:
Definitely one of my most favored items.
[–]Spiketwo89 15 points16 points17 points  (0 children)
Came in to say this one. Grew up watching his movies and loved everyone of them, even the less popular ones. Ironically I barely watched Blazing Saddles for the first time, still prefer Young Frankenstien but god damn if it didn't make me clutch my sides.
Oh and Billy Crystal, by god his bit in Princesses Bride, best part in an already great movie.
[–]Odroerir 47 points48 points49 points  (5 children)
I could say Geddy Lee or Bob Dylan or somebody else who had a huge impact on me, but if I'm being honest Sean Bean's death will probably hit me the hardest. It'll be a terrible day when Boromir really does die.
[–]WR810 643 points644 points645 points  (51 children)
Stan Lee.
Whichever Marvel film he passes away before is going to be tearful and hard to watch.
[–]Clark-Kent 311 points312 points313 points  (21 children)
Apparently he's even unable to read comic books now due to his eyesight
[–]jrodw 224 points225 points226 points  (7 children)
That may be the saddest thing I've heard all day.
[–]Vampiriffic 21 points22 points23 points  (0 children)
My heart just broke a little...
[–]ColdAsHeaven 51 points52 points53 points  (1 child)
I thought he was in his 70s, but holy hell he's 93! I didn't even realize he was that old. In really going to miss him when he eventually passes
[–]cultured_banana_slug[S] 122 points123 points124 points  (14 children)
No more Stan Lee cameos... :'(
[–]senichi 130 points131 points132 points  (12 children)
Maybe not with him acting, but it's always possible to put up a picture of him or a recording of him on a passing TV or something.
[–]novelty_bone 26 points27 points28 points  (0 children)
there was a tumblr post that made its way around facebook talking about that. something will just seem... off until they do the "in memory of" part of the credits.
[–]TextuaryPlum 39 points40 points41 points  (1 child)
They're gonna have to film as many as they can in advance if he ever shows signs of degrading. But it's possible his passing will be quite sudden
[–]mcflannelman 88 points89 points90 points  (2 children)
Mark Hamill.
We will all feel the greatest disturbance in The Force.
[–]selfproclaimed 17 points18 points19 points  (1 child)
On the bright side, Gotham will be a little better.
[–]GameGalaxy64 256 points257 points258 points  (16 children)
Shigeru Miyamoto
[–]JedWasTaken 86 points87 points88 points  (5 children)
Remember when Satoru Iwata passed away last year? Entire subreddits grieved and tributed him for weeks.
If Shigeru Miyamoto were to pass away too.. Jesus
[–]NeonNintendo 20 points21 points22 points  (0 children)
My heart hurts just thinking about it...
[–]Aerron 462 points463 points464 points  (33 children)
The man who wrote the music score for pretty much every high budget sci-fi/fantasy movie in the last 30 years, John Williams.
Just start with the music for Star Wars and Harry Potter.
And he's Eighty-fucking-three.
[–]Moxytom 113 points114 points115 points  (18 children)
Someone needs to do a really great documentary about him and all his works before he passes. It's truly sad he isn't more recognized for having an enormous impact in our popular culture. Maybe I should fire up the old camcorder and kickstart this!
[–]redisforever 91 points92 points93 points  (12 children)
Fuck it, I'm a film school graduate with no jobs at the moment and a deep love of his works. Give me a budget and I'm on it.
[–]PM_ME_UR_PANTYS_PLZ 52 points53 points54 points  (2 children)
I don't donate money often, but if you started a Kickstarter for this, I'd chip in.
[–]Jarmatus 36 points37 points38 points  (0 children)
As would I. Working musician with a deep respect for John Williams.
[–]FoeHammer813 19 points20 points21 points  (0 children)
Please start a gofundme, you'd get support and its for an awesome cause
[–]Xerack 9 points10 points11 points  (0 children)
For real. I was actually listening to his works earlier today. The man's influence can be felt in so many places.
[–]trangquility 118 points119 points120 points  (3 children)
Jackie chan. You can see him slowly aging :(
[–]CelphCtrl 22 points23 points24 points  (1 child)
To me, he's a master of action/comedy/slapstick cinema. I watched most of his Chinese action films and when he passes, that's going to be rough.
[–]HandsomeHawc 153 points154 points155 points  (6 children)
Julie Andrews' passing is going to be a tough one.
[–]GoddamnSusanBoyle 11 points12 points13 points  (3 children)
Posted her lower in the thread before I saw this. Yeah, I can't imagine a world without her. It's already tragic enough that she can't sing anymore
[–]thatguyfromnewyork 642 points643 points644 points  (21 children)
Bill Murray.
"So do you have any regrets?"
"'Garfield,' maybe."
[–]choppersmash 73 points74 points75 points  (9 children)
"How's Slash doing?" "Well, he's a zombie..."
[–]TheAmazingChinchilla 269 points270 points271 points  (15 children)
Mine already happened. Robin Williams. I wasn't prepared for him to go, he reminded me so much of my dad when my dad was a well man so I took the loss at almost an obscenely personal level.
I had associated that man with so many good feelings it was like a part of me died when I learned of his suicide. I don't feel the same for any other celebrity, I'll be sad when some of my more favored ones pass but I wept for Robin.
[–]forgetsucha 28 points29 points30 points  (5 children)
He so often played the touching and compassionate character in his movies, caring for those in need and in pain. So when I found out it was a suicide, it made it difficult to watch him on screen after that. Just wished we could have saved him before he took his own life :(
[–]Morel3etterness 22 points23 points24 points  (0 children)
I never cried over a celebrity dying. I cried quite a few times with Robin Williams. ... he was a huge part of my childhood growing up. I can't blame him for leaving us. I'm sure he was in enough pain to do it. So thankful for all the laughs and good times he provided.
[–]_monochromia 146 points147 points148 points  (7 children)
After having Bowie pass, I fear for both Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
[–]Blink1EightyJew 13 points14 points15 points  (0 children)
It will be a sad day when there are no Beatles left in the world.
[–]kabes811 9 points10 points11 points  (0 children)
I'll have to take bereavement days.
[–]cultured_banana_slug[S] 431 points432 points433 points  (15 children)
For me it's Patrick Stewart. Dude needs to live forever... we can't have a world without Patrick Stewart in it. Second to that is Anthony Hopkins. Also a candidate for the first dose of immortality serum.
[–]novelty_bone 72 points73 points74 points  (9 children)
Patrick Stewart won't die, he'd just be forced to spend eternity with John De Lancie.
[–]PendragonDaGreat 18 points19 points20 points  (6 children)
You say that like it's a bad thing... I've met DeLancie before, he's a cool guy for sure.
[–]Ocarina654 16 points17 points18 points  (4 children)
Yeah, he's actually awesome, but its a Q joke.
[–]Lbradley0823 347 points348 points349 points  (16 children)
Stephen Hawking
[–]-eDgAR- 104 points105 points106 points  (10 children)
Yeah, this. It's admirable how much he's overcome and still keeps on going and contributing so much to science. No one ever expected him to live this long and I want him to keep going.
[–]Jarmatus 76 points77 points78 points  (8 children)
Shit, I kinda just assumed that Stephen Hawking would be around for the rest of my life, but the dude is 73. I mean it's not exactly as if he's likely to injure himself, but his current mode of communication is one cheek and he's getting slower with that. Even if he lives past the point where he's completely locked-in, he'll most likely die shortly afterward.
[–]trowzerss 49 points50 points51 points  (5 children)
Nevermind that the usual lifespan of someone with his condition is usually only a handful of years after diagnosis.
[–]Innuendo_Ennui 55 points56 points57 points  (2 children)
He just needs to keep getting diagnosed with new things every few years
[–]Eddie_Hitler 20 points21 points22 points  (0 children)
Modern medics believe he was hopelessly misdiagnosed by 1960s doctors who took a best fit for his symptoms and flung him out the door.
It's strongly believed that he never had MND, but something else similar. Even today MND is tricky to diagnose and is the nuclear option after everything else has been ruled out, because it shares a lot of symptoms with other conditions that are a lot less serious.
He has truly unique brain chemistry so chances are his condition is also one of a kind.
[–]docterk 147 points148 points149 points  (12 children)
Clint Eastwood, not ready, will never be ready for it.
[–]JustMe80 415 points416 points417 points  (20 children)
Morgan Freeman. He shouldn't be allowed to die.
[–]thatguyfromnewyork 152 points153 points154 points  (11 children)
Please, he'll just take his seat at the left hand of Jesus.
[–]Vagabond21 24 points25 points26 points  (1 child)
I hope I can make it across the border. I hope to see my friend and shake his hand. I hope the Pacific is as blue as it has been in my dreams. I hope.
[–]stupidlyugly 255 points256 points257 points  (15 children)
Betty White
[–]PacSan300 63 points64 points65 points  (5 children)
After her, sliced bread would be the best thing since someone else.
[–]Shiftstorm 45 points46 points47 points  (3 children)
Can we start the 'best thing since Betty White" movement? it seems more meaningful than "since sliced bread"
[–]thecatererscat 27 points28 points29 points  (5 children)
It's sad because she is the last Golden Girl but she was the oldest! Rue was about 12 years younger than her and she died 6 years ago :(.
[–]trentthecaptain 60 points61 points62 points  (4 children)
Gary Oldman. But he'd do it so well no one would notice.
[–]grossko19 123 points124 points125 points  (21 children)
Roger Waters and David Gilmour.
[–]bluet8500 20 points21 points22 points  (6 children)
At least not frightened of dying..
[–]i_right_good 17 points18 points19 points  (5 children)
Why should they be frightened of dying?
[–]ZeWarden 18 points19 points20 points  (4 children)
There's no reason for it. You've gotta go sometime.
[–]TheTophattedHeadcrab 6 points7 points8 points  (1 child)
They don't mind.
[–]Ridin_the_GravyTrain 4 points5 points6 points  (0 children)
I never said I was afraid of dying
[–]Nitsua87 1 point2 points3 points  (1 child)
Cue awesome vocal solo...
[–]RedBlimp 3 points4 points5 points  (0 children)
AAHH AHHH OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH OOHHHHH, OHHHH OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH AHH AH, AHHH AH AH AHHHH
[–]almightybeagle 17 points18 points19 points  (1 child)
Poor Nick :(
[–]grossko19 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
Don't get me wrong! :( I also love Nick and I will feel his passing deeply, just like with Wright cause it's anyway a piece of Pink Floyd that's leaving us, but I kinda relate my fear to the possibility of watching them live again and when they pass away the flame of hope will go out forever.
[–]jadefyrexiii 3 points4 points5 points  (2 children)
Not my David :(
[–]idiot_speaking 0 points1 point2 points  (1 child)
I know... we've already lost one David, it'll suck to lose this one as well.
[–]jadefyrexiii 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
To see him live is on my bucket list. Would really suck if he kicked the bucket first.
[–]CallMeJakeyBoy 1 point2 points3 points  (1 child)
For me, the Endless River was the best send-off. I'm assuming it's going to be the last album, just because of age and lack of wanting to do more. Louder Than Words almost tears me up every time I listen, it's so. . Just, amazing. Sums up the legacy so beautifully. The history of the band, everything that has been and will be in terms of Pink Floyd. It's been one hell of an adventure and I'm going to be incredibly sad to see it end.
[–]grossko19 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
It's been one hell of an adventure and I'm going to be incredibly sad to see it end.
Your comment made my eyes water. I will be devastated.
[–]dogfriend 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
Oh shit no! Don't even think it.
[–]PM_ME_YOUR_GPU_ 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
Dont worry man, they have the Elixir of Immortality
[–]Offthepoint 0 points1 point2 points  (1 child)
Go see what David Gilmour looked like in the 1970s. Best looking man in rock and roll.
[–]grossko19 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
I'm aware of that. Roger aged better, though.
[–]grossko19 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
SWEET BABY JESUS GILMOUR IS 69. Hold on till March, David!
[–]airisgood2 -1 points0 points1 point  (0 children)
Agree with you on David Gilmour, and I would also throw Nick Mason in there. But Roger Waters is an asshole.
[–]runningwithunicorns -7 points-6 points-5 points  (0 children)
I hope Roger Waters dies a painful death. Anti-semitic bastard...
[–]ttwoweeks 52 points53 points54 points  (1 child)
Kevin Spacey.
[–]TNHBrah[🍰] 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
This a rare one but I agree. Dude is so fucking talented. There is nothing he can't do. Thankfully I think he'll be around for at least another decade or two.
[–]LibbyLibbyLibby 164 points165 points166 points  (30 children)
Bob Dylan. I mean, surely he's on borrowed time? (As is Paul McCartney and Mick Jagger, and, well, most of the Stones. But not Keith Richards, he's immortal.
PS how the fuck is Chuck Berry still alive?
[–]Bora-Bora-Bora 58 points59 points60 points  (4 children)
Chuck Berry played at Blueberry Hill in St. Louis once a month until fairly recently.
What a legend.
[–]justdiditonce 8 points9 points10 points  (1 child)
What about his cousin Marvin?
[–]rubber_hedgehog 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
You know that new sound you're looking for?
Well, listen to this!
[–]nutt_butter_baseball 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
I saw him for free in Raleigh, NC a couple years ago and he wanted girls to come up on stage with him. My ex was there with me and went up, said he smelled like a turd. After the show he was sat down in a chair and carried off stage.
[–]telephonebear 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
89, still playing shows.
He'll be fine
[–]MegaNasty 40 points41 points42 points  (2 children)
Chuck berry is 89. Holy shit
[–]gloriousjohnson 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
chuck berry looking 17 years younger than keith richards rather than 17 years older
[–]Loki-the-Trickster 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
He's almost older than the Queen
[–]lanle 17 points18 points19 points  (2 children)
How Keith's not dead yet after all that drugs is still beyond me. The man looks a thousand now.
[–]cenebi 20 points21 points22 points  (0 children)
At this point we shouldn't worry about what world we leave our children. We should worry about what world our children leave Keith Richards.
[–]LupinThe8th 3 points4 points5 points  (0 children)
At this point, it's probably the drugs that keep him alive. He's preserved like a mummy.
And no disease can survive in an environment that toxic.
[–]stella4eva 3 points4 points5 points  (0 children)
It's his dingaling
[–]stella4eva 3 points4 points5 points  (0 children)
It's his dingaling
[–]LibbyLibbyLibby 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
Thanks, I musta dropped that.
[–]Delcophantom 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
Claptons death is gonna kill me.
[–]workingclassmustache 1 point2 points3 points  (5 children)
I'm a huge Dylan fan, but let's be honest here, most of these guys haven't put out an album that mattered since the 70s. Sure I'd be bummed out about them passing, but the musical landscape won't be drastically worse without them. They mostly just put out new albums to keep busy.
[–]victim_of_peace 5 points6 points7 points  (4 children)
Have you not checked out Dylan's stuff from "Time Out of Mind" on? Of course they're not as relevant as his early albums, but its like the second best run of records he's had.
[–]workingclassmustache 3 points4 points5 points  (3 children)
I've got like 30+ Dylan albums--most everything he's recorded up to Together Through Life minus a handful of his '80s albums. From a subjective point of view, I get why people might enjoy them, but no up-and-coming acts are pointing to Time Out of Mind as an album that expanded their musical horizons or anything.
[–]victim_of_peace 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
I guess I can't really argue with that. Coincidentally, I've actually got a lot of inspiration from those albums when working on my own music. He's started to reach into pretty interesting places for his poetic and musical influences. That's just a fun personal anecdote, though, I get that his cultural relevance is pretty long gone.
[–]a_minor_sharp 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
As a big Dylan fan, I kinda agree. Although Love and Theft was quite good. If I want a quick Dylan fix, I don't go later than 1975.
[–]adozencagefree 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
I disagree. As a huge Dylan fan who is also young and writes music, I frequently go to "Love and Theft". The song 'Floater' in particular really has a great novel old-timey sound that I wouldn't have heard otherwise and definitely influenced some of the sound I go for.
Not to mention Po Boy, High Water, and Mississippi. For me, Love and Theft is probably played with as much frequency as any other particular album.
I guess the general population might not be as influenced by his more recent stuff, but many musicians are also huge Dylan fans and you might be surprised at what songs of his they're influenced by. The White stripes covered Love Sick (Time out of Mind) live in concert and Jack White is obvious about his Dylan influence.
*Edit: mistakenly referred to Love and Theft as Time out of mind.
[–]Khnagar 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
If you'd seen any of he recent shows you'd be wondering how alive and with it he actually is.
He misses more chords than he hits, he forgets what song he is playing, he'll play the same song three times, he looks confused and barely able to get through it, pretty much sad. He used to be able to do good shows not that long ago, but age catches us all in the end. The worst trainwreck shows I've seen since Link Wray passed away.
But he's Chuck fuckin' Berry, and as long as he is able to physically stand on his legs and hit the strings every now and then audiences appreciate his shows and love him. Not because of what he is capable of now, but because of his legacy.
[–]Usmanm11 0 points1 point2 points  (1 child)
Borrowed time? All of these guys are in their early 70s. Obviously it's impossible to say, but on pure statistics they're likely to live for another 10-15, maybe even 20 years. It may be hard for Redditors to appreciate but being in your 70s in not that old.
Life expectancy is in the 70s as the age you're likely to survive starting at 0. It's brought down considerably by neonatal and childhood deaths. If you've already made it to the life expectancy age and aren't suffering from any major chronic illnesses then you're actually life expectancy is mid to late 80s.
[–]ashowofhands 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
You're failing to factor in substance abuse. I'm sure they're all mostly sober now but doing drugs/drinking/smoking the way those guys did would kill most people before they hit 70.
[–]WedgeRadio 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
They have college classes based on Dylan's work. I'm sure they can't wait for him to pass, so they can say definitively what he meant. Harpies.
[–]coopswag 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
dylan is one of my favorite artists/people in the world. saw him a couple years ago even though i knew i'd hardly be able to understand a word of it because i had to see him before he died. it's gonna hit really hard. a true icon, legend, and just about any other accolade you could give an artist.
[–]wikipediareader 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
As much as people were genuinely saddened by Bowie's death (I was myself: the man was a genius) I think Dylan's passing may be noted with even more tributes. Longer and even more influential career. He's the one I'm dreading most myself.
[–]Jhabvpsbwf 0 points1 point2 points  (1 child)
The one I was really dreading was B.B. King. Then when he died his stupid family made it worse than I ever could have imagined.
[–]LibbyLibbyLibby 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
Wait, what? B. B. King's dead? Oh no!
[–]stella4eva 24 points25 points26 points  (1 child)
Rowan Atkinson, Stephen fry, Simon pegg
[–]grimnar85 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
You! I like you a lot.
[–]SlightOfBrand 46 points47 points48 points  (6 children)
Wayne Gretzky
[–]EvaUnit3 60 points61 points62 points  (3 children)
The worst part about it besides his death will be ESPN's coverage.
"This has been a wild week in sports. Top ten dunks of the week. Wayne gretzky passed away. And you will NEVER believe what Lebron said on twitter about his dinner!
[–]laststandman 10 points11 points12 points  (1 child)
As a hockey fan, an even worse scenario will be ESPN pretending to give a shit about the Great One for a few days. Since the lockout, ESPN has all but avoided hockey coverage with the exception of really big stuff (McDavid, Olympics, etc.), so seeing them pause and use Gretzky's passing as a way to pretend to give a shit about the sport will feel so insulting.
[–]r3sonate 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
Gretz dying would dwarf pretty much everything... heck when Gordie Howe goes that's going to send pretty big shockwaves. Wayne going would be ten times as big.
[–]kingjevin 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
No way. I think it would be so huge but I am from Canada so idk
[–]Ridin_the_GravyTrain 4 points5 points6 points  (1 child)
The deaths of Gordie Howe and Bobby Orr will also be huge in the hockey world.
[–]GuvmentCheezIts 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
It was bad enough when Howe had a stroke, him dying would be tough for hockey fans.
[–]raider02 22 points23 points24 points  (12 children)
Vin Scully, he's always been my hero and is basically Los Angeles' grandfather.
[–]MaineSoxGuy93 7 points8 points9 points  (1 child)
Vin Scully is a god and the Dodgers are lucky to have had him. It blows my mind that he's been with them since Brooklyn.
[–]raider02 5 points6 points7 points  (0 children)
I know, it's crazy to think that my grandfather listened to him when he was in his early 20's and both my dad and I have grown up listening to him. I'm glad he's coming back this season but part of me wished he'd just take it easy.
[–]inselfwetrust 7 points8 points9 points  (3 children)
No one in baseball dislikes vin skully. He's like the Jeter of announcers. Absolutely iconic
[–]NJDevils27 4 points5 points6 points  (0 children)
I'm a Yankee fan and I get what you are saying but I just had to chime in. Scully is much more legendary than Jeter.
[–]dunzoes 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
I'm a Giants fan an I hate the dodgers but Vin Scully is a fucking legend, even we acknowledge this.
[–]westonburned23 -1 points0 points1 point  (0 children)
You do realize true Red Sox fans dont like Jeter right?
[–]DaimyoNoNeko 4 points5 points6 points  (1 child)
The fact that he keeps signing up for more and more seasons really has me convinces that he's going to go while in the booth. Like he just won't quit until his body gives out. It will be a sad day for all of baseball.
[–]inselfwetrust 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
I think he just announced that this upcoming season would be his last :(. But still he just might go within that time span
[–]odie4evr 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
Sully and Uecker are the two most well known and respected sports broadcasters ever. They should do a game together. That would be amazing. Uke on play by play and Vin doing color commentary.
[–]Molly_Monroe 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
That was my answer too! He's in a league of his one! Love that man!! 💙
[–]GuvmentCheezIts 1 point2 points3 points  (1 child)
To add, having Tommy Lasorda pass away would be heart wrenching for Dodger fans.
Please don't die Vin and Tommy :,(
[–]raider02 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
And Sandy.
[–]SketchyConcierge 150 points151 points152 points  (6 children)
Leonard Nim- shit
[–]novelty_bone 41 points42 points43 points  (2 children)
he has been, and always shall be our friend.
[–]ORANGESAREBETTERTHAN 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
He will live in our hearts forever... Long and prosper
[–]Rainbow_Broggy 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
He lived long and he prospered.
[–]BoringWebDev 15 points16 points17 points  (0 children)
That stupid dress...
[–]SteveBro89 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
The cosmic ballet....goes on
[–]klsi832 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
Is he related to Peter Dipshit?
[–]mpaug 21 points22 points23 points  (4 children)
Tom Petty.
[–]Scholar_Wins 2 points3 points4 points  (2 children)
My dad has always been a huge Tom Petty fan and passed that love of him onto me. I remember back when I was younger he'd look back on all the concerts he'd been to and say he wish he could have seen Petty, and he seemed sad about it. About a year ago Hypnotic Eye came out and we got to go together. My father is an extremely modest man so it wasn't too obvious, but he was thrilled. I think I'll remember it forever as one of the greatest nights of my life, and one of my favorite memories with my father. Petty's death is going to hit us hard for sure.
[–]mpaug 0 points1 point2 points  (1 child)
That is an awesome story. Glad you could take your dad. He was my first concert at 18 years old. Always has been and will be my favorite musician!
[–]Scholar_Wins 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
I was 17 when hypnotic eye came out, so it was my first real concert too!
[–]djinnrickey 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
Same. I was sad when Bowie died, but he wasn't ever a favorite and then my mind just went "Oh FUCK, it's gonna be a bad day when Tom Petty dies" :/
[–]TheDastardlyDugong 95 points96 points97 points  (9 children)
Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr.
[–]I-HATE-REDDDIT 52 points53 points54 points  (0 children)
When Paul McCartney dies I'm probably going to legit go into mourning. Dudes music got my through hard times.
[–]50shadesoflipstick 29 points30 points31 points  (1 child)
This. The world won't be the same when the last Beatle dies.
[–]PM_Me_Rude_Haiku 14 points15 points16 points  (0 children)
We all know the last Beatle to cark it will be Ringo. He'll re-release all their albums, but with just his parts on.
"Who's the most talented drummer in the Beatles now, bitches!"
[–]DrunknFox 5 points6 points7 points  (0 children)
This is way too far down here. Paul McCartney is very likely one of the main figureheads in early and modern rock, along with his endless list of collaborations, it will be a very sad day
[–]klsi832 1 point2 points3 points  (1 child)
Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert.
[–]DirtyDirtyPerverts 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
Fuck. I hadn't thought of them.
[–]Bontus 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
Luckily Paul's got Wings :'(
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    [–]Nurolight 19 points20 points21 points  (3 children)
    Christopher Lloyd.
    [–]earlof711 0 points1 point2 points  (2 children)
    Would his fictional death in Back to The Future prepare you for it?
    [–]DoomsdayRabbit 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    NOOOOOO, YOU BASTARD!
    [–]WonderWeeble 85 points86 points87 points  (11 children)
    Patrick Stewart. I've loved him since I was 13!
    [–]T-51bender 35 points36 points37 points  (4 children)
    I've loved him since I was 13!
    Well that should get him on a list somewhere.
    [–]WonderWeeble 6 points7 points8 points  (1 child)
    Perhaps I should be more clear: loved from afar!
    [–]STUPIDSEXYSHAGCARPET 6 points7 points8 points  (0 children)
    With drones and telescopes these days, this doesn't mean anything!
    [–]eggshitter 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Implying fully grown adults are jailed when children exclaim their love for them
    [–]elitegenoside -1 points0 points1 point  (0 children)
    I would not think less of him. "13? Well, that's not all that bad."
    [–]ImWatchinUWatchinMe 9 points10 points11 points  (4 children)
    He's one of those guys who doesn't appear to age...at all.
    [–]__brunt 12 points13 points14 points  (0 children)
    Leslie Neilson didn't either :(
    [–]Jarmatus 3 points4 points5 points  (1 child)
    Seriously. He's two years Harrison Ford's elder, but he hasn't aged appreciably in the same period that Ford's done all his aging. He's not even showing the typical old age injuries.
    [–]QueequegTheater 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Oh wait, I actually switched the pictures.
    [–]Bright_Crow 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Must have gotten the secret of immortality from Pharrell (sp) Williams. Dude is ageless.
    [–]novelty_bone -1 points0 points1 point  (0 children)
    He won't die, he'll just spend eternity with John De Lancie.
    [–]Vagabond21 71 points72 points73 points  (9 children)
    Vince McMahon.
    He'd fucking turn into s storyline.
    [–]MutatedSpleen 22 points23 points24 points  (2 children)
    But, on the bright side, WWE will get a lot better because of his death. And I don't mean that to be mean, dude just needs to let go.
    [–]lanle 3 points4 points5 points  (0 children)
    Maybe after Vince's gone, Damien Sandow will finally be WHC.
    [–]mjj1492 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
    I love how they tried to make a big deal out of Punk saying that in his worked shoot, but everyone was like "yeah he's probably right"
    [–]cleverusername86 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
    Talk about a burial....
    I'll show myself out.
    [–]Lukebekz 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    "Life sucks and then you die!"
    [–]Palikun 1 point2 points3 points  (1 child)
    We all know Vince has at least 20 years of storylines placed in his will.
    [–]moongoose 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    If it's anything like the Vicki storyline after Eddie died. It's gonna be terrible.
    [–]steakpienacho 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    He tried to make a storyline where he was killed and then the Benoit incident happened the next weekend and that got scrapped.
    [–]-DonnieDarko- 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    The Undertaker needs to be a pallbearer
    [–]challenge4 80 points81 points82 points  (7 children)
    Bill Nye.
    [–]superhumanoid 6 points7 points8 points  (1 child)
    That would be devastating. Every time I see Bill Nye on Reddit I think about science class in elementary school. He's had such an impact.
    [–]tweak17emon 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    grade school, highschool, AND college. Even now i catch him on some of the science youtube channels. Bill Nye will be a rough one.
    [–]earlof711 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Best one yet.
    [–]silence9 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    I honestly keep forgetting he is alive at all.
    [–]abluhabloo 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Some people just shouldn't ever die.
    [–]Crevek -3 points-2 points-1 points  (0 children)
    2 Years ago you didn't remember he existed.
    [–]CaptainKAT213 51 points52 points53 points  (4 children)
    Micheal J. fox. For me, he inspires a lot of hope. I've never felt connected to any particular character, but I'll be greatly affected by his passing.
    [–]PM_Me_Rude_Haiku 6 points7 points8 points  (0 children)
    For a guy who has been dealing with Parkinsons since 1992, he is looking pretty good. That said, for a guy who is 54, he's looking pretty good.
    Motherfucker.
    [–]coffeeordeath85 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
    Michael J. Fox's death will also hit me hard. My grandfather had Parkinson's for ten years and watching him suffer for the last two years of his life was incredibly difficult. Knowing what Fox has done to promote finding a cure is tremendous .
    [–]Delcophantom -3 points-2 points-1 points  (1 child)
    saa m ee hh e erre
    [–]QueequegTheater 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    Dude what the fuck.
    [–]tymekillah 17 points18 points19 points  (5 children)
    James Hetfield or Phil Anselmo
    [–]ReVo5000 0 points1 point2 points  (3 children)
    Another for Pan-tallica or is Met-era better?
    [–]Hetstaine 2 points3 points4 points  (2 children)
    Mustaine will be another one.
    [–]gloriousjohnson -2 points-1 points0 points  (1 child)
    Mustaine is such a delusional dickhead that I almost feel like it would be like when someone with dementia dies and you feel better for them because they aren't suffering anymore and you can remember them for the person they were and not the person they are
    [–]Hetstaine 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Yeah he has some issues, but the dude has been such a major part of my music life since the late eighties and there just isn't anyone else that plays like Dave.
    [–]GilledGiraffe 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Hell, any of the NWOBHM or Big 4 losing someone else is gonna hurt hard. Bruce Dickinson's close-shave was difficult enough :(
    [–]curiouserthangeorge 60 points61 points62 points  (0 children)
    Tom hanks
    Bill Murray
    Paul McCartney
    [–]alexs001 15 points16 points17 points  (2 children)
    William Shatner
    [–]Cow_God 9 points10 points11 points  (1 child)
    The captain is always the last to leave the ship.
    [–]xsp4rrow 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
    stop it.
    [–]Lord_Canada 16 points17 points18 points  (1 child)
    Patrick Stewart, James Earl Jones, John Williams, Kevin Conroy
    [–]Aayin 3 points4 points5 points  (0 children)
    Upvote for Kevin Conroy.
    [–]idreamofdinos 43 points44 points45 points  (5 children)
    Mine already happened. Fucking hell, Robin. I miss you, man.
    [–]RedBlimp 4 points5 points6 points  (1 child)
    Don't cry! Robin didn't die, he just came back at this guy.
    [–]iPodZombie 1 point2 points3 points  (2 children)
    Me too. I still marvel at how strange it feels that he’s gone.
    [–]Gojiras_besty -3 points-2 points-1 points  (1 child)
    Uh... Tim drake? Jason Todd? Who's robin?
    [–]idreamofdinos 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Robin Williams.
    [–]StinzorgaKingOfBees 12 points13 points14 points  (0 children)
    Max Von Sydow. Incredible actor. Will miss him when there's no chance of him surprising me by popping up in a movie.
    [–]0fxgvn 96 points97 points98 points  (9 children)
    Dave Grohl
    [–]Ridin_the_GravyTrain 21 points22 points23 points  (1 child)
    it's a shame we have to die my dear, but no one's getting out of here alive
    [–]Huginkyss 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    What a way to go but have no fear. No one's getting out of here alive, this time.
    [–]Vampiriffic 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    Oh man, this one will tear me up too.
    [–]dumlefreaket 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    he has got a long time left to live.. hopefully
    [–]KlangburysFinest 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    Oh god, I just realised it's highly likely Dave Grohl is going to die in my lifetime. I'm not ready for this
    [–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points  (3 children)
    Came her to say this. He is one of if not the last true rock star. When he dies rock will die with him.
    [–]averiantha 20 points21 points22 points  (0 children)
    That's quite the statement.
    [–]MisterEvilBreakfast 9 points10 points11 points  (0 children)
    Not prone to hyperbole at all, are you?
    [–]thatsmistersir 189 points190 points191 points  (47 children)
    George RR Martin. Cause what if he doesn't finish the books first?
    [–]SoundBearier 118 points119 points120 points  (14 children)
    Get used to disappointment. He's not finishing them.
    [–]thatsmistersir 14 points15 points16 points  (1 child)
    Probably not the last one. I'm going to go drink in a corner now...
    [–]NoNeed2RGue 19 points20 points21 points  (0 children)
    I'm not even banking on the 6th tbh.
    [–]john_doe322 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    It could go the direction of Wheel of Time, and they'll just get someone else to finish the series.
    [–]hellshot8 3 points4 points5 points  (10 children)
    If he does, they're going to be mediocre. It seems pretty clear he doesn't care much about writing anymore
    [–]Ihavenofriendzzz 46 points47 points48 points  (9 children)
    I think this is the opposite of the truth. If he didn't care he would have just banged them out as fast as he could to get it over with. Instead he is making sure hey are written the way he wants them. I am still very excited for his last two books and I don't think I'm being a naive child as I'm sure you'll accuse me of.
    [–]hellshot8 -3 points-2 points-1 points  (8 children)
    You're free to have your opinion, but that's a strange assumption to come to looking at the release schedule of these books. Along with that, his recent work has been..pretty bad honestly. And it's not just me that thinks that.
    [–]Ihavenofriendzzz 8 points9 points10 points  (7 children)
    I don't think it is. This is an extremely complex world which makes writing difficult and he seems very sorry for his fans that he hasn't written as fast as he said he would. This could be a PR thing but he doesn't seem like the kind of guy who would go along with the bullshit. And I suppose that's your opinion, but I enjoyed all his books and am super excited for the rest.
    [–]DeathOfTrees comment score below threshold-6 points-5 points-4 points  (6 children)
    extremely complex world
    I don't really care one way or another, but if you look at other fantasy and sci fi worlds in other writers' books, the time he's taking is still too long.
    Example: Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series, Anne McCaffrey's Dragonriders of Pern series, to name two. Both books are incredibly detailed and build their own world, just like Martin's.
    [–]silence9 3 points4 points5 points  (5 children)
    Yeah and Robert Jordan died before it finished. Also his books have a lot of adventure filler content where Martin switches characters during adventure tales most of the time. I really wouldn't even compare wheel of time to ASOIAF.
    Since I have never even heard of Anne perns series I can likely guess it's not nearly as epic. There is a reason ASOIAF has its own TV series where these others do not. Had Anne Rice written her vampire series today it wouldn't be nearly as popular as it was. Lots of plot with little action doesn't cut it anymore.
    I myself prefer plot, but I can recognize the shift in times of action taking over plot. Look at all these moronic rom coms...
    [–]DeathOfTrees -2 points-1 points0 points  (4 children)
    adventure filler content
    Not sure what you're referring to there, but okay - Robert Jordan usually has more than 1 character's POV per chapter.
    Robert Jordan managed to do 10 books before he died.
    Since I have never even heard of Anne perns series I can likely guess it's not nearly as epic.
    Please, I'd never heard of ASOIAF until they started making a TV series about it, and at that point I'd been reading fantasy and science fiction for about 17 years.
    Look at Steven Erikson's Malazan book of the Fallen - if you think ASOIAF is complex, those books will shatter your mind. He's already finished that series, and has put out several other works as well.
    My point stands - Martin is taking much longer than you'd expected. He's probably distracted or has hit a block or something.
    [–]silence9 0 points1 point2 points  (3 children)
    I found ASOIAF 3 years before the show because of audible. Basically everything I "read" is through audible now.
    I will definitely look into Steven Erickson. Always looking for new authors to binge "read."
    Brandon Sanderson who finished wheel of time has an incredible writing pace and still puts out great work. I don't doubt something is happening with Martin, but I don't feel like his writing is done the same way either.
    [–]IndigoSea 21 points22 points23 points  (6 children)
    Or George H. Martin. Still waiting on that 14th Beatles album.
    [–]Jarmatus 8 points9 points10 points  (2 children)
    1. Please Please Me
    2. With the Beatles
    3. A Hard Day's Night
    4. Beatles for Sale
    5. Help!
    6. Rubber Soul
    7. Revolver
    8. Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
    9. Magical Mystery Tour
    10. The White Album
    11. Yellow Submarine
    12. Abbey Road
    13. Let It Be
    Doesn't include Beatlemania! With the Beatles, Les Beatles, Introducing... The Beatles, Meet the Beatles!, Twist and Shout, The Beatles' Second Album, The Beatles' Long Tall Sally, Something New, Beatles '65, Beatles VI, or Yesterday and Today, as they're not considered part of the core catalogue.
    [–]smurphatron 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    I think his question was "why would there be another one?".
    [–]scoutmorgan 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    George martins are not very good with time and getting shit done.
    [–]BlueHighwindz 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Could try the Black Album. Or Everyday Chemistry.
    [–]OldLamborghiniThere 2 points3 points4 points  (1 child)
    Winds of Winter never?
    [–]FerretAres 4 points5 points6 points  (0 children)
    Winds of Winter isn't coming.
    [–]novelty_bone 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
    plot twist of the century right there.
    [–]Shotwells 1 point2 points3 points  (1 child)
    No need to worry. He told the directors of the TV Show how he intends to end the book series so that they can continue his legacy.
    [–]thatsmistersir 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Oh, well I suppose he can die then.
    [–]chasingstatues 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    If he doesn't finish the books, I'm not finishing the series. I already stopped watching the show.
    I don't want to think about it.
    [–]UpiedYoutims 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Also regular George Martin
    [–]elitegenoside 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    I've already accepted it
    [–]emp_omelettedufromag 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Or any author of a long-running novel to be honest. I was thinking Eichiro Oda for One Piece as well
    [–]elyisgreat 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    He's prepared for it
    [–]lurker102472 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    It's cool. We'll just turn them over to Brandon Sanderson to finish, like the Wheel of Time series.
    [–]sudevsen 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    No chance hes finishing them.
    He's written himself into a corner and gluttoned himself into a heart attack.
    [–]CyberClawX 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    How can this not be the top entry? Honestly. It'd be like Lucas dying before he finished star wars 6. Or Tolkien before The Return of the King =|
    [–]FoxyBrownMcCloud 0 points1 point2 points  (1 child)
    If George RR Martin has taught you anything by now, no one is immune to death in his story.
    No one.
    [–]thatsmistersir 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    But his death will be the most tragic, even worse than Robs.
    [–]humma__kavula 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    TWOW will come out. But think about how long it'll be until ADOS. Like 10 years. Its gonna be longer than all the other books and he has to wrap it all up which is never easy.
    [–]AlaWyrm 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Just let Brandon Sanderson finish the series. That worked out great when Robert Jordan passed before Wot was finished.
    [–]DenaunMan 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    OF FUCKING COURSE! WE CAN'T LET HIM DIE! WHAT IF WE NEVER GET TO KNOW WHETHER JON REALLY IS THE LEGITIMATE SON OF RHAEGAR AND LYANNA? WHAT IF STANNIS NEVER GETS TO SIT ON THE IRON THRONE? WHAT IF WE NEVER SEE THE LANDS OF ALWAYS WINTER AND THE WHITE WASTE AND WHAT'S BEYOND THEM? WHAT IF WE NEVER GET TO KNOW WHO AEGON REALLY IS? WHAT IF WE NEVER SEE ULTHOS AND SOTHORYOS? WHAT IF WE NEVER SEE WHAT'S BEYOND THE SUNSET SEA? WHAT IF WE NEVER SEE THE SHADOW LANDS AND ASSHAI? WHAT IF WE NEVER GET TO KNOW WHAT'S BEYOND THE SUMMER ISLES AND THE JADE SEA? WHAT IF WE NEVER GET TO SEE DANY AND JON AND TYRION GET TOGETHER? WHAT IF WE NEVER SEE WHAT'S BEYOND THE GREY WASTE? HUH? HUH?
    [–]Imperito -1 points0 points1 point  (6 children)
    He won't. He's morbidly obese and old. He won't finish them.
    [–]CyberClawX -1 points0 points1 point  (3 children)
    Morbid Obesity requires a person to have health conditions related to his obesity. As far as we know he doesn't.
    [–]Imperito 1 point2 points3 points  (2 children)
    Morbid Obesity requires a person to have health conditions related to his obesity. As far as we know he doesn't.
    Ok so he's very obese. I know morbid to be just above obese in the BMI scale. Maybe it's not the right term, but he is very obese.
    [–]CyberClawX 0 points1 point2 points  (1 child)
    Yeah there is also super obese aparently... But BMI is hard to measure accurately to be honest.
    [–]Imperito 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    True but there's no mistake in his case. It's clear cut.
    [–]WhatTheFhtagn -2 points-1 points0 points  (1 child)
    He's not that old and he's far from obese.
    [–]Imperito 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
    He's obese and he's about 67. Average life span is 78 and obesity can take up to 14 years of a life. Don't even deny he has a serious weight issue. He does. I like him but he does.
    [–]Clark-Kent 79 points80 points81 points  (15 children)
    JK Rowling :(
    [–]DantetheLion 47 points48 points49 points  (7 children)
    She's 50 and healthy, we will still have her for a couple of decades.
    [–]Melly94 3 points4 points5 points  (5 children)
    Fingers crossed that no tragic accidents happen!
    [–]xiilo 5 points6 points7 points  (4 children)
    inb4 she has cancer but has kept it to herself
    like David Bowie
    /cries in a corner
    [–]Clark-Kent 4 points5 points6 points  (3 children)
    Alan Rickman :(
    [–]xiilo 0 points1 point2 points  (2 children)
    I'm no prophet but man I made that comment too soon
    :(
    [–]sudevsen 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    What if a willow tree fell on her head tomorrow?
    [–]InkRose 6 points7 points8 points  (2 children)
    This one will really hurt me :(
    [–]Clark-Kent 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Alan Rickman :(
    [–]Clark-Kent 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    I know, she's a legend
    [–]thecatererscat 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    Well shit you jinxed it now. Any day now she's going to get hit with Avada Kedavra.
    [–]public_compliance 1 point2 points3 points  (1 child)
    I'm already tearing up at the idea of this. I owe her so much.
    [–]Clark-Kent 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Alan Rickman :(
    [–]xsp4rrow 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Was gonna say this. When she dies, so does all the magic in the world. God damn it, JK.
    [–]Yosheth 38 points39 points40 points  (1 child)
    Not a traditional celebrity, but Shigeru Miyamoto.
    [–]_TheGreatDekuTree_ 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Of corse he's not a traditional celebrity, he's a super star!
    [–]Melly94 40 points41 points42 points  (28 children)
    Alan Rickman is 79... QUICK, SOMEONE MAKE HIM IMMORTAL!
    [–]GenitalThunderstorm 18 points19 points20 points  (0 children)
    Goddammit.
    You're not allowed to comment on these threads anymore. :(
    [–]Eldis_ 13 points14 points15 points  (0 children)
    [–]Kaspium 10 points11 points12 points  (0 children)
    It's eerie that I read your comment/this thread this morning (my time) and the news breaks this evening that he has died :( RIP
    [–]conchoso 10 points11 points12 points  (0 children)
    *69 How's that? 10 years off is best I can do.
    [–]M_Priss 8 points9 points10 points  (1 child)
    this comment was one of the first things I thought about when i read the news. So sad he is gone. :( RIP Alan Rickman
    [–]jadeoracle 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    Same here. :(
    [–]canklesgalore 5 points6 points7 points  (7 children)
    He's 69 according to IMDB, but I agree. When Alan goes, my heart will shatter. I love him so much!
    [–]canklesgalore 4 points5 points6 points  (0 children)
    WORST CELEBRITY DEATH EVER.
    I'm in mourning.
    [–]throwawayo4o18 1 point2 points3 points  (1 child)
    How's your heart doing now?
    [–]canklesgalore 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
    I'm totally heartbroken. I haven't been this upset about a celebrity death since Chris Farley.
    [–]nazi-julie-andrews 3 points4 points5 points  (0 children)
    How does this feel today?
    [–]the_unknown_soldier 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
    You jinxed him, buddy. :(
    [–]7year 3 points4 points5 points  (0 children)
    RIP Alan.. also, your inbox.
    [–]snappyirides 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
    *70 according to Wikipedia. That can't be right. Can it????
    [–]pengwin15 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
    Ouch
    [–]rarely-sarcastic 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    Quick, predict that I will win the lottery.
    [–]magicker71 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    Well that's creepy. And he was 69.
    [–]throwawayo4o18 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    YOU! YOU JINXED IT! :(
    [–]mykoira 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    I don't blame you, I blame Someone, they weren't quick enough
    [–]WR810 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    Dude.
    [–]RedBlimp 29 points30 points31 points  (7 children)
    Adam Savage. He seems like such a loving and down to earth guy. Also David Gilmour because pink floyd
    [–]RedBlimp 2 points3 points4 points  (1 child)
    Oh my god I never thought of summoning him! I'd be so excited if he replied.
    [–]Roseking 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    I saw their live tour last year (might have been the end of 2014, can not remember). I got picked for the Q&A. Was so happy.
    [–]silence9 2 points3 points4 points  (2 children)
    I have an odd feeling we will see something very different out of him now that Mythbusters is over. I've been listening to his podcasts on tested this past year and something just feels very strange.
    [–]RedBlimp 0 points1 point2 points  (1 child)
    You think his personality on mythbusters is a front and he's really an evil dreadful man?
    [–]silence9 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    No, not at all. He is really sincere and awesome. I just don't think that will hold up.
    [–]kevinkit 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    I grew up on Mythbusters. It will be devastating when any of the crew passes.
    [–]elrangarino 27 points28 points29 points  (4 children)
    Keith Richards, I think I'd just find his death confusing to be honest.
    Isn't he supposed to be immortal?
    [–]NerdENerd 13 points14 points15 points  (3 children)
    They said that about Lemmy.
    [–]greigh 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    Yeah, but Lemmy never slowed down. The others have been in stasis for years.
    [–]dumlefreaket 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    too soon man
    [–]Alexohmygollypixies 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    It really is quite amazing that he lived that long. Legend.
    [–]Bloody_Hangnail 27 points28 points29 points  (3 children)
    Muhammad Ali
    [–]Lpfjd2 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    Ali >>>>
    [–]TheLightningLordling 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    I would literally go into mourning, like emo level mourning
    [–]redlostdit 82 points83 points84 points  (4 children)
    Nick Offerman.
    Because if/when he dies, the rest of the human race will have already perished long before.
    [–]Jolivegarden 11 points12 points13 points  (3 children)
    Except for Dwight.
    [–]redlostdit 2 points3 points4 points  (1 child)
    I'd like to think that they would be immortal together, since they would outlive one another.
    [–]LupinThe8th 4 points5 points6 points  (0 children)
    I would totally watch a sitcom of Ron Swanson and Dwight Schrute as the last two humans on a post-apocalyptic earth, putting up with each other.
    It would be like combining The Office, Parks and Rec, Fallout, and Red Dwarf.
    [–]MushroomCloudMoFo 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    False. Dwight is more advanced than the human race, and therefore exempt from his statement.
    [–]welsh_hero_beans 106 points107 points108 points  (21 children)
    Ringo Starr. I've never even listened to the Beatles, but he narrated Thomas the Tank Engine and that was a massive part of my childhood.
    Same with Tom Hanks, Toy Story was the best and he just seems like such a likable guy.
    [–]EnvisionRed 34 points35 points36 points  (1 child)
    You should listen to some beatles. Most of it is pretty good and some is really good
    [–]Rondoggg 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    How does someone avoid the Beatles?
    [–]tophmcmasterson 26 points27 points28 points  (7 children)
    How have you never listened to The Beatles??
    [–]lifeintheMiddleEasy 26 points27 points28 points  (0 children)
    Ringo Starr was the shining beacon of light that made my awkward teen dark ages somewhat bearable. I'll never be ready for that guy's death.
    [–]BDasspunch 2 points3 points4 points  (1 child)
    Shining Time Station. Classic program!
    [–]welsh_hero_beans 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Wasn't that the station from the movie?
    [–]TotallyHelix 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    You've got a friiend in me..
    [–]princebee 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Oh my god, I remember those Thomas the Tank Engine cassettes. I remember listening to them when I was around 4 and my mum's reaction when she realized it was him.
    [–]nekotubbs 0 points1 point2 points  (4 children)
    I've never even listened to the Beatles
    Err, how? They're possibly the most influential bands in Western history.
    Not sure how someone would have ended up on Reddit but not have heard a Beatles song.
    [–]SpacemasterTom 2 points3 points4 points  (0 children)
    I'm pretty sure he has heard a Beatles song or two, I guess he just doesn't listen to them. I checked out their discography, liked a few songs here and there, though they're not really my thing.
    [–]welsh_hero_beans 1 point2 points3 points  (0 children)
    Eh, I've probably heard one in the background somewhere but I've never had the urge to willingly listen to them.
    [–]umadbroo 0 points1 point2 points  (1 child)
    Maybe they aren't a baby boomer?
    [–]zombienugget 0 points1 point2 points  (0 children)
    Neither am I but I still grew up with the Beatles.
    [–]PotatoQuie -1 points0 points1 point  (0 children)
    I've never even listened to the Beatles
    We'll wait for you to come back. Go on now.
    [–]thewhitedeath 24 points25 points26 points  (8 children)
    Springsteen would crush me.
    [–]dublem 11 points12 points13 points  (1 child)
    Did someone say Reddit celebrity death pool?!
    [–]Horrified101 21 points22 points23 points  (2 children)
    Elton John.
    [–]Pravus_Belua 68 points69 points70 points  (17 children)
    While I echo most of the names already mentioned, I want to add one: Queen Elizabeth.
    She's been the Queen of England for nearly twice as long as I've been alive, and while I'm an American I've grown accustomed to the fact that she's just always been there.
    It is a comfort of sorts, with our own leader(s) in a near-constant state of flux, to know she's still there across the pond. It makes a chaotic world feel a bit more stable, for me at least.
    While I don't know how great an impact it will have on my countrymen, it will be a truly tragic day for me.
    [–]novelty_bone 26 points27 points28 points  (5 children)
    I don't think you'll need to worry about that. I don't think she is capable of dying.
    [–]Vampiriffic 28 points29 points30 points  (8 children)
    Neil Gaiman. A world without his wonderful story telling will be a little less bright.
    [–]indirect76 10 points11 points12 points  (0 children)
    Stevie Wonder
    [–]gracefullyslick 9 points10 points11 points  (0 children)
    Paul McCartney, Grace Slick, Pete Townshend, Debbie Harry, Bob Dylan. A lot of the older musicians basically.
    [–]Sick_Man_MHN 9 points10 points11 points  (0 children)
    When ozzy dies that's the day a part of metal dies with him.
    [–]NumberH8 19 points20 points21 points  (1 child)
    Sean Connery.
    [–]whatisthisidontevenf 18 points19 points20 points  (1 child)
    Clint Eastwood.
    He is nothing short of an American icon
    [–]youforgotmybriefcase 8 points9 points10 points  (0 children)
    Ad Rock and Mike D. I'm still not over MCA leaving us...
    [–]ap5856 28 points29 points30 points  (7 children)
    Chuck Norris.
    I want to see what finally takes that man down.
    [–]Yosheth 65 points66 points67 points  (4 children)
    Mr. Rogers in a bloodstained sweater.
    [–]mjj1492 37 points38 points39 points  (2 children)
    Actually it was Gandalf the Grey,
    And Gandalf the White,
    And Monty Python and the Holy Grail's Black Knight,
    And Benito Mussolini,
    And the Blue Meanie,
    And Cowboy Curtis,
    And Jambi the Genie,
    Robocop,
    Terminator,
    Captain Kirk,
    Darth Vader,
    Lo Pan,
    Superman,
    Every single Power Ranger,
    Bill S. Preston,
    Theodore Logan,
    Spock,
    The Rock,
    Doc Ock,
    And Hulk Hogan.
    [–]Sir_Luke 31 points32 points33 points  (7 children)
    The Weekend. The guy is 25 and shares many similarities with those in the 27 club. He does a lot of drugs. He values nobody. He's overly sensitive. He was so insecure that when he began making music he refused to show his face. As indifferent I am about his music, I hope I'm wrong...
    [–]ASK_ME_IF_IM_YEEZUS 31 points32 points33 points  (4 children)
    I'm not tying to be petty but I just wanted to clarify that he spells it as "The Weeknd"
    Edited to add: it's interesting - I've been reading more about him since you made this comment. His weird hair is partially inspired by the famous artist Jean-Michel Basquiat, who died at age 27 from a heroin overdose.
    [–]420GreenMachine 5 points6 points7 points  (1 child)
    Weird Al Yankovic. I've been listening to him for 25 years.
    [–]faely 5 points6 points7 points  (1 child)
    Peter Capaldi
    [–]rayclarke 12 points13 points14 points  (1 child)
    Definitely Paul McCartney. Dude is timeless
    [–]TwentyfourTacos 12 points13 points14 points  (0 children)
    Debbie Harry and Patti Smith.
    [–]ThanatosX23 12 points13 points14 points  (6 children)
    Tom Baker, aka the Fourth Doctor. That will utterly wreck me. He was my first Doctor and his regeneration utterly broke my three-year-old heart.
    [–]MenaceTheIntellect 28 points29 points30 points  (2 children)
    Eminem.
    [–]IndigoSea 24 points25 points26 points  (0 children)
    But no matter how many fish in the sea it'd be so empty without me...
    [–]LadyAlpine 5 points6 points7 points  (4 children)
    Terry Pratchette.
    LALALA I CAN'T HEAR YOU
    [–]Uveampaline 6 points7 points8 points  (0 children)
    Julie Andrews and Judi Dench will be pretty sad I reckon.
    [–]SGKurisu 10 points11 points12 points  (1 child)
    Jackie Chan.
    [–]Derp-O-copter 25 points26 points27 points  (1 child)
    Guy fieri
    But he already "FUCKING DIED" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BZL-5H0bxZs
    Killed on the road to flavortown. RIP.
    [–]Seanpkd30 13 points14 points15 points  (4 children)
    Paul McCartney and any member of Green Day. Even if their newer stuff is a little too polished and autotuned, I still love 'em.
    [–]Jaytee19 8 points9 points10 points  (2 children)
    Keith Richards
    [–]Stabfacenotback 4 points5 points6 points  (0 children)
    He will survive ALL of us
    [–]MangoKiwiShowerGel 9 points10 points11 points  (2 children)
    Joss Whedon.
    When he goes, I'm going to lock myself in my apartment and cry and watch Buffy and Firefly over and over again.
    [–]stevefrench215 3 points4 points5 points  (2 children)
    Wade boggs
    [–]thecrimsontim 6 points7 points8 points  (0 children)
    Wait, you're telling me I'm not drinking 70 beers on a cross country flight in memoriam?
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