Whose Recent Passing Has Hit You The Hardest?

[DonRocks]

For me, it was Leonard Nimoy followed by David Bowie. I don't have any idea *why* this is the case, but it's difficult to predict reactions to celebrities' deaths. I think it's because Nimoy affected me more when I was younger, and he played such an incredibly strong (physically strong) character. These two hurt.

Prince's passing surprised me, but I wasn't emotionally attached to him, so it didn't last as long.

Everyone will have their own people and reasons, and they're all equally legitimate.

I can only think of a couple celebrities in the world (who I don't know) whose passing would absolutely devastate me, and I'm afraid some of them will probably happen in the next ten years. I don't even want to name any names, because the thought alone almost brings tears to my eyes - one person in particular will have such a profound impact on me that I almost hope I go before he does, and he is almost 80.