Apr 20, 2015

I Am In The Depths Of Despair (L M Montgomery)



****I posted this blog somewhere else on Monday but still feel so sad I thought I'd repost it here****

On Sunday the world learned the news that Jonathan Crombie, the man who was Gilbert Blythe to so many of us died a few days ago aged 48! from a brain haemorrhage.  

The news saddened me. So young to die. Just a few years older than me. His family must be reeling. So terribly, terribly tragic. I don't even have words for that....

I do want to say though that he leaves behind a wonderful legacy.

Gilbert Blythe was my first literary crush and IMHO the original beta hero and Jonathan Crombie seemed to personify the very spirit of the boy Lucy Maud Montgomery wrote all those years ago. When she gave us Gilbert, she ruined many of us for all other men and Jonathan brought him to life so perfectly. 





Today I feel like I’ve lost a friend. A little piece of my childhood.

Jonathan Crombie was a talented actor who went on to do many things but it is for Gilbert Blythe that he will be remembered most.

He will always be Gilbert to me.

RIP.




 Do you have a favourite scene from the books or the TV series?

12 comments:

  1. Anne of Green Gables is my favourite book from my childhood. I still remember holding my breath with her when we thought Gilbert would die. I thought my heart was going to break!

    So tragic that Jonathon has died so young. Feel so much for his family and friends.

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  2. Oh same here, Michelle. The favourite bit and the Gilbert dying bit!

    Its so tragic about Johnathan. So so sad :-(

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  3. Hi AA - I fell in love with Gilbert Blythe when I was nine years old. And I was sixteen when I saw Anne of Green Gables for the first time and have watched it countless times since. Jonathon Crombie's portrayal of Gil was simply perfect. RIP Jonathon...you will keep forever in our hearts as Gilbert Blythe.

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    1. It's been a while since I've watched the TV series. Think I'm going to have to get it out again, Helen.

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  4. Amy, this is very sad news and he was so young. Awful for his family and friends.

    And now I have to confess, I haven't seen him as Gilbert Blythe. Sounds like something I need to watch.

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  5. This is such sad news but like Sharon I have never seen this show either I think I need to get it on DVD and watch it so young to leave this world

    have Fun
    Helen

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    1. I think you'd love it, Helen, especially if you read the books!

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  6. 48 is far too young :( I must confess I haven't seen this version either, must rectify that!

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    1. Do, Stefanie. I just assume all romance writers/readers have :-) But then I've never watched North and South either or Pride and Prejudice with Colin Firth in it so I'm not one to talk ;-)

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  7. Amy, that's such sad news. Given your reaction to him and the story I can see I'll have to watch it now. Both must have been impressive to make such an impact on you!

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  8. So sad, but I did read Megan Follow's very nice tribute. Anne to his Gilbert.

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