Farewell Elisabeth Sladen (Our Sarah Jane)

[emraldeyedauter]

I've been away for a few days and had very wonky internet connection so didn't log on much.   It is with a very sad heart that I found out yesterday about the passing of Elisabeth Sladen.

I find myself confused at just how upset I actually was about this.  Then again I was an emotional mess after Ten regenerated so it should have been no surprise that this actual death of an actor who played the part of a wonderful companion should hit me any less.  I didn't know about Sarah Jane Smith or Elisabeth Sladen until I saw 'School Reunion' and I instantly liked her.  She was a good match for the Doctor and I think would have been a great friend to Rose if things had ever been allowed to go that way.   Of course once I found out that she'd been a past companion I asked my husband about her as he was a fan of Sarah Jane from back in Four's era.    When I told him the news about Lis passing he didn't quite cry but I could tell he was pretty emotional about it all.

I loved that Sarah Jane came back in "The Stolen Earth", "Journey's End" and "End of Time" and I've just watched the first series of Sarah Jane Adventures as well a half the next.  It's going to be very difficult now to watch the rest.

I'm feeling a little angry too.  As Nine says 'everything has it's time and everything dies' but Lis was so young and I hate everything about stupid freaking cancer. 

Anyway enough of that.  Not going to change anything.  My condolences to Elisabeth's family and friends.  I'm sure they are proud of Lis and take solace in the knowledge of how many people are grieving with them. 



Goodbye our Sarah Jane.   RIP Elisabeth Sladen.



 

Comments

[janna-hawkins.livejournal.com]

It's pretty awful, isn't it? I mean it's not like we actually knew her but from the way she played her character and how she acted when interviewed you just kind of knew she was a great lady. I know I'm really gonna miss her :(

[emraldeyedauter.livejournal.com]

Yes that's how I feel too. A wonderful person who knew what she wanted and I think had a lot of fun doing it. Will definitely miss her and it's sad that we won't ever see her in future Doctor Who.

[develish1]

she was my first companion, I grew up with her on my TV :(

[emraldeyedauter.livejournal.com]

Yes she is an amazing woman who managed to unify old and new Doctor who fans.

[redknightalex.livejournal.com]

It is sad news indeed but I still agree with Nine's words. Everything does have it's time and place...at least in hindsight.

And anger is a typical response to grief. We all deal with it in different ways, at different times, in different styles and manners but it all means the same. I'll only say that I hope she knew what a positive impact she made on so many people's lives and how she will continue to do so long after her death. She will be missed but never forgotten.

[sunflashnurse.livejournal.com]

"Pain and loss: they define us as much as happiness or love. Whether it's a world or a relationship . . . Everything has its time. And everything ends." -Sarah Jane Smith (Elisabeth Sladen)S2 School Reunion.

And remember that every song must end........

Remember now that Liz isn't in pain anymore and that she is free to travel the cosmos on the next plane of enlightenment in her own Special TARDIS of light and love. May she watch over all us Whovians and help us to find our own 'Doctor and Friends' in life. Rest in peace 'My Sarah Jane' xxxx

[redknightalex.livejournal.com]

Remember now that Liz isn't in pain anymore

Yeah, I know. I hate to say it about another person's loved one's death but I've had to say the same thing to myself when I've seen my own family members die from other diseases or just life in general. I'm sure Liz found her peace and may she forever enjoy it.

And your words...nicely said. RIP Liz. *raises glass*

[emraldeyedauter.livejournal.com]

And you both made me cry again. Damn it. Lovely words though.

[redknightalex.livejournal.com]

*hugs*

[emraldeyedauter.livejournal.com]

:) thank you.

[sunflashnurse.livejournal.com]

Thankyou, it's from my own experience with my family too that inspired me to write these words, for they are so true, so Cheers to Liz *Raises Glass and toasts yours* May she be happy, watching over us all............

[cynergize.livejournal.com]

*hugs* Very sad :(

[emraldeyedauter.livejournal.com]

Thank you *hugs back* I watched the tribute yesterday and cried the whole way through but I think it definitely helped. It's going to be a while though before I can watch the rest of the Sarah Jane Adventures

[cynergize.livejournal.com]

Yeah I haven't quite watched all of them either.

I'm glad that the tribute helped. I didn't know there was one, but I'm glad there was. She deserves it! She is an amazing woman.