Well, that article is finally out. Many of you were puzzled when I wouldn't allow the initial reports from the tabloids and blogs to be posted, saying, "It's better to wait, because quotes will be taken out of context." Once you read the real thing, you will see how it reads.

For some of us, the words death and die are still hard to take. If that's the case, I have to warn you they're used a lot. All in all it's a good and fair article, that helps set some of the record straight. And that is welcome.

As I was reading, I highlighted some of the things that were particularly meaningful to me. The description of Heath at the end of the article is both beautiful, poignant, and bittersweet.

I'm thrilled that his performance is being hailed and his brilliance is being recognized.

Below are scans of the article donated to HH by Wm'sMom and her very patient husband.

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The magazine is on newsstands in NY & Los Angeles now. In the rest of North America on July 07, 2009.

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