{"id":100035,"date":"2017-04-27T01:14:23","date_gmt":"2017-04-27T05:14:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=100035"},"modified":"2017-04-27T01:14:23","modified_gmt":"2017-04-27T05:14:23","slug":"so-sad-hes-gone-fans-react-to-death-of-jonathan-demme","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2017\/04\/27\/so-sad-hes-gone-fans-react-to-death-of-jonathan-demme\/","title":{"rendered":"‘So sad he’s gone’ fans react to death of Jonathan Demme"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Some reaction to the death of filmmaker Jonathan Demme.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJonathan taught us how big a heart a person can have, and how it will guide how we live and what we do for a living. He was the grandest of men.\u201d \u2013 actor Tom Hanks in a statement.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJonathan Demme was a great artist, humanitarian, activist & a warm encouraging colleague. I’ve known very few like him. He will be missed.\u201d \u2013 director Ron Howard via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cDeeply sad to hear my friend, neighbour, and colleague Jonathan Demme has passed on. He was one of the real good guys. I miss you, buddy.\u201d \u2013 writer Stephen King via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWhenever I ran into Jonathan, he was filled with enthusiasm and excitement about a new project. He took so much joy in moviemaking. His pictures have an inner lyricism that just lifts them off the ground\u2013even a story like ‘The Silence of the Lambs.\u201d’ \u2013 director Martin Scorsese in a statement.<\/p>\n

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\u201cMet tons through the Moonlight run but my man Demme was the kindest, most generous. A MASSIVE soul. He lived in love. And rests in peace.\u201d \u2013 \u201cMoonlight\u201d director Barry Jenkins via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHe was an inspiration for me, a beautiful filmmaker and a great spirit. Always smiling, always involved with the world and always pushing you to go for your best. He’ll be deeply missed.\u201d \u2013 singer-songwriter Bruce Springsteen in a statement.<\/p>\n

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\u201cVery sad to hear of the passing of the great Jonathan Demme. Admired his movies, his documentaries, his concert films. He could do anything.\u201d \u2013 director Edgar Wright via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWords just aren’t enough with heartache like this. You, master of humanity. You, genius of storytelling. You, generous and warm man. You, special soul. You taught me so much about life and art and about standing up for what you believe. You made me better at my craft. And, the time I spent with you away from a camera and a stage made a better human out of me.\u201d \u2013 Justin Timberlake via Instagram.<\/p>\n

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\u201cRIP Jonathan Demme. Inspiring filmmaker, musical explorer, ornithologist (!), and truly wonderful and generous person.\u201d \u2013 director Jim Jarmusch via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJonathan Demme was a gifted and versatile filmmaker. RIP.\u201d \u2013 actor Michael McKean via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI last saw Jonathan Demme four years ago today. Had no idea till this morning that it would be for the last time. Jonathan was a born movie-maker: he loved people and he loved filming them. Fictional or actual, he caught so many lives and glimpses of lives and framed them for others to enjoy. Jonathan was a true keeper of souls, and now we must celebrate his. He did a lot for me, too \u2013 thank you, JD. ‘Are you ready for your close-up?’ \u2013 musician Robyn Hitchcock in a statement.<\/p>\n

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\u201cRIP dearest Jonathan Demme. The world lost one of its purest, most loving and talented souls today. My heart is broken. I love you.\u201d \u2013 actress Christine Lahti via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTerribly sad at the passing of Jonathan Demme. A lovely man, a great director and a kind soul. My love and prayers to his family.\u201d \u2013 actor Tim Robbins via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJonathan Demme was a singular director who made vitally human films. His ‘Something Wild’ is a seminal movie for me. So sad he’s gone.\u201d \u2013 actor and writer Pat Healy via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOh no. Jonathan Demme. One of our great filmmakers one of the most beautiful souls on the planet. Another magical irreplaceable friend gone.\u201d \u2013 musician Stevie Van Zandt via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cTed Demme and I were worried about making The Ref when his uncle Jonathan Demme said something profound: ‘Stop talking and start shooting.\u201d’ \u2013 actor Denis Leary via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cHeartbroken to hear of Jonathan Demme’s passing. Among the greatest privileges of my life was briefly experiencing his kindness and genius.\u201d \u2013 actor Ben Platt, who appeared in Demme’s \u201cRicki and the Flash,\u201d via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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\u201cJonathan had a keen ability to meld his passion for music and storytelling in works that showed us the world in a new light. It was an honour to have worked with him on one of his last projects.\u201d \u2013 Greg Harris, president and CEO of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, in a statement.<\/p>\n

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\u201cI’m devastated to hear about Jonathan Demme’s death. He was one of the greatest filmmakers I ever worked with. A total class act.\u201d \u2013 \u201cSwimming to Cambodia\u201d producer Ira Deutchman, who also helped market and distribute \u201cStop Making Sense,\u201d via Twitter.<\/p>\n

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