Gary Coleman

Like Michael Jackson, this guy was exploited by everyone around him from an early age. Even in his 40's, he was surrounded by people who didn't really give a damn.  Even after his death, the jackals continue to feed - his ex-wife sold this picture of Gary on his deathbed to the Globe "Magazine":

Picture source: http://www.globemagazine.com/story/511

Dennis Hopper - R.I.P.

 
I just became aware of Dennis Hopper's passing.  I'm deeply saddened.

I briefly met him in 1988 or so.  I was probably about 17 years old.  I was driving in Pasadena, CA and he pulled up next to me.  I was driving a Hyundai; he was driving a Cadillac.  He asked for directions.  I was so star-struck that all I could get out was "Blue Velvet was f**king rad!"  Thankfully, my companion was able to provide him with directions, but he genuinely seemed to appreciate my praise and was a good sport about it.

The world lost an interesting and talented thespian today.