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[bzarcher]

...Mr. Rodgers is gone.

Wow.

Part of me actually wasn't sure if he -was- still alive, last time I thought about it. But...you never expected to hear it. He was just always -there-.

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[kores-rabbit.livejournal.com]

I saw that early this morning and I thought "No way!"
I guess no more funky sweaters.

[sansparks.livejournal.com]

I know, I heard this morning, too! He was always there... and he was so genuine, too. You could tell he just loved kids, enjoyed what he was doing. I heard some interviews on the a.m. radio show I listened to this morning as well; gah, he was a childhood icon of mine...

[alathaniel.livejournal.com]

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Gone? I knew he was getting up there, age wise, but ...

[spiralpegasus.livejournal.com]

Days like these where work makes me feel all bitter inside - and this happens.

If I were more like Mr. Rogers... :/

[doomflower.livejournal.com]

I had heard he was ill, so this didn't come as much of a surprise.

I know people love to make fun of him because he seemed kind of weird, but he was always one of my favorites. I loved his sweaters. I loved his friendly voice. I LOVED the Land of Make-Believe. He played the piano beautifully -- I never got tired of hearing him play.

He was one of a kind. He didn't have to wear a fursuit, use animated or act stupid...he was just himself, and children could see that honesty in him.

I hope he has a lot of wonderful friends waiting for him across the bridge. :)