There have been many touching tributes to Elizabeth Sladen, all from fans of the show. The CBBC site has some heartbreaking messages from the youngest fans of the show under a page that says "it's ok to be sad at the news". And now, i'm having a go.
I was already feeling a bit fragile last night when I heard the news. I started sobbing for a good 5 minutes before it was officially confirmed by the BBC and other such reputable sources, although, like many, up until that point I was hoping it was a cruel joke. Once confirmed, it was almost beautiful to watch, as one, my timeline filled up with sadness and tears and touching tributes to a wonderful lady. For my part, I cried for a good 45 minutes until my chest hurt, and spent the evening feeling sad.
I genuinely don't think i've grieved so much for someone since my Mum died.
It seems silly of course, I never met her, i'm too young and too skint to be particularly familiar with her classic series episodes, and i've never religiously watched the Sarah Jane Adventures, more, put them on when i've been around or watched the saturday morning re-runs with my brother. And yet, she still had a special place in my heart.
For the older generation, she was someone you could fancy, the sister you always wished you had; for mine, she was like a mad but cool auntie who you love to visit. When she first appeared in School Reunion there was no question of who she was, even if you weren't familiar with the classic series like me, (I know the stories, i've just not seen them), like the Dalek's and the scarf she was an icon of Dr Who for fans and non fans alike.
I can't do her justice here, she seemed too young, to energetic and full of life to die, and yet, as my experience have taught me, it doesn't work like that.
Goodbye Sarah Jane.
Enjoy Aberdeen.
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