The performer may no longer be here, but the work remains.
That is one reason the death of a respected actor can also become a moment of celebration: a celebration of the stories, characters, and performances left behind.
Why the Death of a 77-Year-Old Actor Can Feel So Significant
Seventy-seven years represents a long life, but it is still a deeply emotional age at which to lose someone who has contributed to popular culture.
Many actors who reach their seventies have already spent decades in the public eye.
Their careers may have begun when cinema looked very different.
Film cameras, editing systems, special effects, distribution methods, and audience habits may all have changed during their working lives.
An actor who began working in the 1960s or 1970s could have witnessed enormous transformations in the entertainment industry.
They may have started with traditional film production and eventually worked during the age of digital cinema and streaming.
