Shocking News

[mrdreamjeans]

I was shocked to read that my LJ buddy rock_bear died this week in London. I just heard the news a couple of minutes ago when I was reading the journal of bearhedded in Seattle. Russ was a costumer/wardrobe superviser for many tours around England and in London. We often commented in each other's journals because we shared a great love for theatre and made our living in it. I read his post on January 12; suddenly, he's gone.

Russ had a wonderfully subversive sense of humor, lived life on his own terms, was a unique man. This is yet another example of how a virtual friendship can be so very meaningful. I feel his loss so tangibly this morning and it is hard to comprehend that his voice has been silenced. If anyone finds out more specific information about his death, please let me know. This is unspeakably sad ....

Comments

[labeartorycub.livejournal.com]

I just read your comments to your last post. I'm so sorry for your loss. Out of curiosity, I went to rock_bear's User Info to find out more about him, and was surprised to see that he was not much older than I. I too wonder what happened for someone to be so suddenly gone from our lives. My prayers and thoughts are with yours. HUGS

[mrdreamjeans.livejournal.com]

There is going to be an inquiry and his dear friend Mish has promised to let us know the findings. What has surprised me so much is that it really is a "loss", though we never met in person. Russ touched my life in very real ways and I will miss him.

Hugs to you, my friend ...