Very sad indeed. He had just won an award for his acting, was making progress, and even was off the ventilator for longer and longer periods of time. He fought with courage and determination to the end. He went out with dignity--never falling into self-pity, which would be so easy to do in his case. I find him inspirational, even in death, as my problems seem so trivial, and yet my responses so often inappropriate. A sad end to Superman, but let's hope his legacy lives on.