RIP, Tom Mankiewicz

[kalalanekent]

Not too many people within the new members of the fandom even knew who he was, but he was a briiliant and well-seasoned screen writer, a very warm and human man, and much loved by those within the Reeveverse Family. My condolences to to Margot, Dick, his family, and the many thousands of fans out there that knew his worth not only on Superman, but so many others. Mank, you were an inspiration I won't soon forget and the world is that much darker without your presence. I only wish I had had the chance to meet you. We, as a new generation of the fandom, didn't get the time with you we would have wished for.  We'll try to keep an eye out for Dick and Margot for you.

Rest in peace, sir. We of the Old Guard will miss you terribly.

As taken from Caped Wonder.com.

Comments

[babettew54.livejournal.com]

I saw that, hon. Very sad indeed... He was the man, no doubt about it. Just an amazing talent..!

[ferdalump.livejournal.com]

Chad was very upset by that news. He said without him the Superman movies wouldn't have been as awesome as they are. :(

May he rest in peace.

*hugs*

[athenesolon.livejournal.com]

It was a sad day indeed when I read that.

[clarks-girl.livejournal.com]

I just read this :-( very sad news indeed. We've lost another much loved member of the superman family. Times like this remind me how mortal we are, and how time has flown bysince SI hit the cinemas in '78. I couldn't even imagine at the ripe old age of 11 how this movie would change my life.

You my darling Lois are living proof there were other strange people on the world just like me. It wasn't until finding your site and the fabulous caped wonder site that I realized I was normal