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Yesterday was an absolutely devastating day when the entire world learned of the passing of our beloved Excelsior. And as I woke up today, deep inside of me, I wanted to believe that it wasn't true, that it was one of those cheesy celebrity 'death hoaxes' but the reality is that, he's gone. It's been a day, and throughout social media, people are still pouring out their grief and condolences. Den of Geek I think most of us are still in shell shock, trying to come to terms that a legend has passed, but that doesn't mean he will be forgotten. Stan Lee touched millions with his stories, with what he created can only be described with one word.... genius. He created heroes who represented our deepest desires and also showed our flaws, and entire generations grew up taking an introspective look at their own lives, with simple 'comics.' His legacy transcended because it was ultimately spoke to us through our shared humanity, and whether we spok...

In a world full of Princesses needing to be rescued by their Knight in Shinning Armor, Princess Leia taught many little girls that you can rescue yourself. Today, the world all ovet mourns the loss of a true icon, cross-generational, inspiring human being and incredible actress, Carrie Fisher. Princess Leia was different, strong-willed, resourceful, intelligent, brilliant diplomat, fearless. As a little girl I wanted to be just like her, because she resembled my own characteristics. I didn't want to be rescued, I wanted to write my own happy ending, I wanted to be different. And in front of me, was this character who embodied everything I hoped to be when I would grow up. Carrie as an actress was unconventiaonal, inspiring because she was human, not a plastic, un-realistic version of a person, she was real with flaws and many more qualities. There are no words to sufficiently describe how much she meant to me and how deeply I am feeling her passing. To her family, loved o...