Philip Seymour Hoffman passes

[68ZooM]

Live by the needle die by the needle, just another junkie dead.

[Nefarious]

Passes, passed away or passed on, is used as a general term to describe a persons death, whether accidental or intentional it describes the movement into death, afterlife etc.

We all do it (die) and just like Seymour-Hoffman, after you pass on, people will remember you for something. People who OD might be remembered by strangers as junkies, while some people will remember strangers by the things they say as Jerks.

[Arlo]

Passes, passed away or passed on, is used as a general term to describe a persons death, whether accidental or intentional it describes the movement into death, afterlife etc.

We all do it (die) and just like Seymour-Hoffman, after you pass on, people will remember you for something. People who OD might be remembered by strangers as junkies, while some people will remember strangers by the things they say as Jerks.

Aye. Remembering back when Belushi died, I selfishly mourned MY loss (no more Belushi movies?! You died too soon John!). I still thought he did a stupid thing. It didn't mean he was a stupid man. Even SH talked of those who found fame at a younger age than he who couldn't handle sudden access to drugs (ironic).

It's a tragic loss for everyone who misses him. It's a sad commentary for everyone who doesn't care.

[Copprhed]

Until your life has directly been effected by an addict, you have no valid opinion about what someone thinks or says about the removal of a piece of vermin from this earth. Whatever good they might have done is totally removed by the hell they put some loved one through. I'm no jerk. I have been through this, on both sides. Don't speak on what you don't know.

[Arlo]

Until your life has directly been effected by an addict, you have no valid opinion about what someone thinks or says about the removal of a piece of vermin from this earth. Whatever good they might have done is totally removed by the hell they put some loved one through. I'm no jerk. I have been through this, on both sides. Don't speak on what you don't know.

Easy there. You obviously have issues from your personal experiences. You say you've been through this 'from both sides' (whatever that means). I'm taking your experiences do not involve, however, burying a son or daughter who died from a drug overdose or having a friend or relative bury one. Labeling everyone who died that way a 'piece of vermin' simply exhibits how narrow and hateful a mind you have. I reckon I'll speak my mind like you do.

[mbailey]

Passes, passed away or passed on, is used as a general term to describe a persons death, whether accidental or intentional it describes the movement into death, afterlife etc.

We all do it (die) and just like Seymour-Hoffman, after you pass on, people will remember you for something. People who OD might be remembered by strangers as junkies, while some people will remember strangers by the things they say as Jerks.

We'll put Nef

Oh and Copr.  I am one of those people that have lived with it on both sides of the fence and have been affected by a others addictions in horrendous ways, so to quote you I have every Golly-geen right to have an opinion on this, I just choose not to spew it on a forum.  A life is a life and good or bad when it comes to an end I choose to weigh the good more than the bad. The day I'm perfect I'll throw stones in my glass house....but I don't see me picking up any rocks any time soon ......I'm sure your house has lots of holes in it

[Gemini]

Until your life has directly been effected by an addict, you have no valid opinion about what someone thinks or says about the removal of a piece of vermin from this earth. Whatever good they might have done is totally removed by the hell they put some loved one through. I'm no jerk. I have been through this, on both sides. Don't speak on what you don't know.

How do you know that he put anyone through hell?

As a wealthy man he probably had easy access to good quality heroin, and was very likely completely different from the stereotypical junkie trash.

If you have enough money it's much easier to support a drug habit without turning into a wreck of a human being.

"passes" lol.  bad title.

RIP.  I'd seen him once or twice around the West Village over the years.  Always looked messed up.

  And there is the post from the first page that proves me wrong At least with regards to PSH...

[Shifty]

Until your life has directly been effected by an addict, you have no valid opinion about what someone thinks or says about the removal of a piece of vermin from this earth. Whatever good they might have done is totally removed by the hell they put some loved one through. I'm no jerk. I have been through this, on both sides. Don't speak on what you don't know.

Just as you shouldnt speak for all families and all addicts that have been through it. By assuming all addicts are vermin you have no valid opinion.

[Nath[BDP]]

See Rule #14

[Nefarious]

Don't speak on what you don't know.

For you to assume that I don't know anything about addiction or been personally affected by it explains a lot about your comments.

[TOMCAT21]

sad..

[danny76]

When a successful person ODs on heroin, do you still refer to it "passing away"? "Throws it all away for drugs", "trades impressive career for permanent high" or "wins the heroin lottery" seems more apropos.

Superb, erudite and succinct, expresses my feelings on this issue perfectly

[danny76]

See Rule #14

[zack1234]

Whats your problem Danny!

[Plawranc]

The man was a great actor and a funny guy.

But the point is valid. He was breaking the law and abusing a substance that is commonly accepted as dangerous.

If you play the game you will eventually lose.