Spinner.com Coverage of Melinda Hsu's passing
Spinner.com published a brief article about Melinda Hsu's untimely death and Morrissey's statement on true-to-you.net.
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Statement from Morrissey
· brief article
· acknowledged Mel Torment's passing and Morrissey's eulogy
· writes
· Morrissey Pays Tribute To California Superfan Who Died
· Morrissey pens statement on former UC Riverside student's passing
· Melinda Hsu
· [email protected]
· More Morrissey stories
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· Also by davidt
Very moving tribute (Score:1)
I could not help crying reading his message.
Normally he grieves in privately, but this time he decided to send it in true-to-you, it is really kind of him to send a beautiful compassionate message.
Mel would be pleased and little embarassed at the same time.
Thank you very much David and Melissa for taking care of donations arrangement.
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Beautiful Tribute (Score:1)
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Very touching and moving tribute (Score:2, Interesting)
I know she is looking down from Heaven smiling
Viva,
Jay
P.S. I have posted an album of some pix of Melinda here:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jaytando/sets/72157623802212567/
I will add more as I get them...
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Nice one, Moz (Score:1)
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The Heart of Morrissey (Score:2, Interesting)
It isn't very often that an artist will sit down and pen his thoughts on the passing of an admirer, but Morrissey is so very kind and sweet. He is connected to us - we are all connected through him. For that I am grateful and feel truly blessed.
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Re:The Heart of Morrissey (Score:2, Interesting)
I fail to add another word since hand in glove has said the perfect words. Thank you. I feel blessed to have Morrissey in my life and be a part of the Moz community.
sweetness522(Diane)
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That charming man (Score:0)
I'm sure she must be smiling in~ The better world
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That Was Beautiful Morrissey (Score:1)
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How beautiful and touching (Score:1)
Truly,
Ken Stavitzke
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Life's only promise is its final deadline (Score:2, Interesting)
Above and beyond being a moving tribute to Mel, there are some memorable lines about life itself.
This is why Morrissey is a legend...
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Touching, Very Touching... (Score:1)
Thank you, Morrissey, for issuing this statement. It truly reveals your heart of gold, and reaffirms why your fans love and admire you so much.
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There is a light... (Score:1, Interesting)
"When Mel, and others who are dear to us, depart, we should at least realize as we shuffle along living our small and persecuted lives, how absolutely ridiculous it is to be afraid of anything or anyone on this unhappy planet."
Thank you. this line convinced me to tell someone close to me i love them very much. she doesn't know it yet.
Mel will be missed. I've seen her at shows but never spoke to her. Her post-show posts on morrissey-solo is of course the way many of us remember her.
It's a connected world. So very close, and so very true. There is light...it's in all of us.
touching (Score:1)
for Melinda
Says a lot, he really cares for his devoted followers and vistors to his gigs and buying his music
1 thing
France?
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Re:touching (Score:2, Interesting)
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Re: . . . france (Score:2, Interesting)
i dont suggest bothering him at his home.
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Re: . . . france (Score:2, Interesting)
LA, at a private place where more people have an
villa, bungalow including pool for their own.
It's hidden well, and safety and privacy is
their top priority
Anyway, can't imagine Morrissey not having a
own place in the USA
[he better had bought a home in the former iron curtain countries, like Rumenia or Bulgaria,
or Kroatia or another former Yugoslavian part which parted and got a country of their own
a tip for tourists is Kroatia, but than the long part at the sea between Italy
[cities like Split and Dubrovnik, als a few
islands, not that hot as Greece, well, the seawind makes more bearable, if yer looking for culture and history from late dark ages, and
at the end of the afternoon going for a swim and
relax in the sun, or shadow
sorry to be OT
Hope Melinda will remembered notonly in heart but also get a grave where her family and friends
and loved ones can visit and light a candle, or
just visit, remember the time they shared with her
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A Fine Tribute (Score:1)
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Morrissey that was a monumental occasion (Score:0)
I did Love to read her reviews.
She seemed very unique and her reviews were what I shall remember.
Mel Torment---May GOD be With You. Morrissey Loves you...
God Bless you
Kate2828
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Re:Morrissey that was a monumental occasion (Score:2, Interesting)
And no doubt Morrissey meant his beautiful heartfelt words not just for Mel but for all those of his true fans, those he's seen at many shows, going above and beyond their limitations to attend, those who he hears from, and those he's met along the way.
Some here constantly gripe that he doesn't care about his fans but once more this is shown to be untrue by this gesture.
They all are acknowledged, recognized, and appreciated for all they've meant to the man and continue to mean to him.
Whether actively touring or taking a break, they remain with him, always, in his heart.
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Re:Morrissey that was a monumental occasion (Score:2, Insightful)
Like three year old children playing in a.sandbox all with nothing to say or all just playing in their own little worlds. Except of course if we are blessed and blatantly some are... Like those of you all who are connected even now,mmmhmmm yes.. To Mel.
And to you over there with regards to me..yes you with swine flue(he knows)
Where was I? O.K. Getting back to Mel Torment, I do feel that I got to learn so much about her especially when it comes to how she feels about Morrissey and I am fully aware I am speaking of her in the 'present' because I and Dear God I am going to run the risk of sounding like Celine Dion but then I Believe that the heart will go on. Mel's and you are absolutely right... Morrissey said all of those heartfelt feelings and statements about Mel because yes...he means them.He absolutely holds all that she did, for him, in his heart...Forevermore
And whoever says that Morrissey doesn't care about his true fans and supporters...Newsflash...Morrissey acknowledges his true fans and supporters --Like No other.
Like No other. Morrissey said that what the audience does not know is this... He said the HE comes to see them.Yes. Morrissey maintains that each line is directed at a certain person, a lot. Like he is in conversation with the audience. Mind you I cannot switch screens as I am on a junk blackberry that doesn't let me even scroll typos let alone jump screens but he said all of this in a matter of speaking.
So.. You know how much Mel Torment or Melinda whichever she preferred to be called---you know how much every single literal thing she said to him and did for him MEANT and, and still MEANS to him.
On a final note...One thing that I am Really happy about is this-- Mel got to see Morrissey all those nights, and from what I recall reading in Mel's reviews...there were a lot of informative, interesting, exciting reviews. What I am trying to say is that I am so glad that Mel got to attend all of the vast,numerous,various Morrissey concerts before her sudden death. And that Morrissey made her feel special n that Morrissey made Mel feel Happy.And although we all know the controversy over is anyone "happy"
This much I do Know...Morrissey did indeed make Mel Torment feel Happy and for this I am eternally grateful.
I wonder if like in her subconscious mind or deep down, I wonder if Mel knew**.
Anyways, touring or relaxing in Paris
You are in...well I can only speak for myself... Every single thing you say,think,feel,write,sing,and everything you contemplate, well everything that matters to you, always, is kept in a cradle safe in my heart.
And I LOVE you
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Puts it all into perspective (Score:1)
Seen many of Mel's posts on here and always informative
Thoughts with all her friends and family
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To:Morrissey (Score:2, Insightful)
Last time I saw Mel was at the Ventura theater. I never thought that would be the last time. Then again we all never know when is the last time. Youve said it.
To: David T.
Mel encouraged me to share or submit news or stories to Morrissey-Solo in wich I believe she did alot. Even though I told her "I'm not the submiting kind of person" what a bore I am for that. Cause she kindly shared her experiences with us all and her gratest memories are posted in this site, and in person she also shared more stories. Its a beautiful thing to find fans that have in common.... love for Morrissey
My condolences to her family.
Elizabeth Delgado
Great eulogy (Score:1)
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wonderful tribute (Score:0)
Do we know a cause of death yet?
Re:wonderful tribute (Score:2, Insightful)
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you were one....you knew you were one... (Score:0)
you knew you were one
and you jumped into my face
and laughed and kissed me on the cheek
and then were gone
forever?
of course you were one
and you slipped right through my fingers
no, not literally, but metaphorically
and now you're all I see
It's Never Easy... to say Goodbye (Score:1)
To her friends and family, who are grieving..
I am so sorry for your loss...there are no words to explain the heartbreak that has unfolded.
My prayer for all of you is Peace.
She is with GOD and is truly happy.
Melinda will be forever missed but never forgotten.
Rest In Peace
Sincerely,
Mozluv
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stunning statement, autobiography please (Score:2, Insightful)
It's generous:
"Those who travel from concert to concert as Mel did possibly don't realize the contribution they make. They are as much a part of the night as I am"
"Her contribution was a declaration of love for which she seemed to save all of her strength, and for which I could only ever repay with half-witted mumbles of thanks."
searching:
"I cannot imagine whatever it was that Mel believed she saw or felt as she fixed upon the stage night after night, year after year."
hilariously self-mocking:
"The goat-like vocals and the tipsy monologues are all that I am."
and makes a statement sharp as a needle in your eye:
"we should at least realize as we shuffle along living our small and persecuted lives, how absolutely ridiculous it is to be afraid of anything or anyone on this unhappy planet."
Thank you Moz, thank you Mel. And to her family and friends who are surely in the middle of a catastrophe, I know (as someone who lost a sibling too young): nothing can make this better, but the people who leave us don't want us to suffer, they want us to enjoy our lives, treasuring our time with them, and love each other. It's not easy when a wrecking-ball has just smashed into your head but we have to try.
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I'll miss your face at the shows... (Score:1, Insightful)
The Morrissey experience is really unique, aside from the mind blowing music, concerts, and Morrissey run-ins in LA....The fans are amazing. All of you are awesome...you've made my concert experiences wonderful...and it's a beautiful thing to share this whole life experience with all of you.
Mel, save me a spot up there, will ya? We'll meet again.
Lovingly,
Javier
Statment from Moz (Score:1)
May she rest in peace.
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wonderful (Score:0)
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it's sad (Score:1)
I remember her from many many gigs in Europe, she was friendly, smile always.
I'm really shocked and sad about this news.
Me and my girlfriend wish all her familie and friends all luck.
Respect for Morrissey's statement, very friendly, not so many artists do that.
We will never forget her!
"there's a light that never goes out"
Peter Melis (Antwerp, Belgium)
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Lovely Mozz (Score:1)
I didn't know Mel, but I send my love to her family and friends. Bless!
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RIP Mel (Score:1)
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I love his songwriting. (Score:0, Offtopic)
Sounds like he's still working out his voice in a freeform-writing class he's taking at a junior college. The Queen is trying waaay too hard to be interesting when he's not singing.
sorry, thats how he comes across.
Tribute to a sweet Lady (Score:2, Insightful)
God bless you Mel.
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Such lovely compassion (Score:0)
How Thoughtful (Score:1)
R.I.P Melinda aka Mel Torment. I never met you. I will miss your reviews and your presence on Morrissey-Solo.
She will be missed. (Score:1)
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Wonderful (Score:2, Insightful)
Thank you Morrissey. x
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a wonderful tribute to Mel (Score:0)
Much love to her friends and family in these sad times...
May her kind soul rest in peace...
PETA & diabetes research (Score:2, Insightful)
I guess someone should mention that PETA is opposed to diabetes research....
I think 100% should go to the diabetes research.
Ya see, (Score:0)
so sad to hear about Mel (Score:1, Interesting)
Thank You Mel, you will be missed here.
And so, in this moment of sadness I felt really touched by Morrissey's kind and truthful words. That was beautiful. Mel must be smiling.
Thank you Morrissey. You are a legend.
Justme
Musty Morrissey Mollifies (Score:1)
Morrissey's recognition of Mel's bolstering contribution at live shows will make a lot of us feel validated, although she did go way over and beyond the call of duty. I'm glad now that I, amongst many, took the opportunity to thank her effusively for the outstanding detail of her unrivalled stream of lively thorough reviews. Even though Morrissey didn't know her personally, he was far more familiar with her than most of us were, and this statement gathers us up again in our common interest and is clearly comforting. It has settled us, given us some peace about the regrettable news.
His distress at possibly being perceived to mean something more to people than he is explicitly presenting can also give pause for thought: "I sometimes feel embarrassed because I think they are asking for more than there is..." I think the message is that Morrissey is getting on with his own full life apart from his shows and he's gently hinting at the import of another singer's entreaty: "Please don't put your life in the hands of a Rock 'n Roll band who'll throw it all away." It would make him happy to know, it appears, that all his friends keep themselves as creative and busy, and have as much fun, as Mel did, and as Morrissey does himself. His plain honest words on the challenges of life and death are self-evidently wise and moving.
Morrissey, you did a good thing, for one of your best fans and by extension, for the rest of us. Blessings on Melinda Hsu and on her family.
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Re:Musty Morrissey Mollifies (Score:2, Insightful)
Because he said that 'when I die, I want to go to hell'?!
Seriously, I think he was contacted, through Janice Long, by a number of concerned friends of Mel representing his fanbase/audience, and therefore his tribute is a direct reply. That's all. Either works as well.
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So Grab Me While We Still Have the Time (Score:2, Insightful)
RIP Mel.
And thank you Morrissey for your thoughtful words.
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No, we weren't friends (Score:0)
I offer my sincerest condolences to her family and friends. It's such a shock when a young person passes away.
RIP, Mel. I admire your fearless nature and hope you are well wherever you are.
RIP Mel (Score:0)
Final Bow in Ventura? (Score:2, Insightful)
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Classy (Score:2, Funny)
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Thank you, chere Morrissey (Score:3, Insightful)
Thank you so much for sharing your heart with us. It is perhaps we who are undeserving of this.
As far as traveling, speaking at least for myself, I have realized and respected that what for me is a beautiful vacation to be present with you and open my eyes to a new place is in your shoes your vocation and livelihood. Our meeting point is passion for the music and the ability to share it in that moment.
I can see that everything associated with touring, aside from even performing, is very hard work. I am ever-impressed that you and the posse always do what you do with such a gracious smile to the fans. I know it must not always be easy.
So Thank You.
The encouragement to live bravely whilst realizing our "unbreakable appointment" is also very much appreciated. Though some of us may have experienced the death of a grandparent, uncle/aunt, or even parent, it is entirely different when it is someone of our own age. Mel's passing has definitely sent ripples through the gen-x'ers of the fanbase. Thank you for reminding us to be unafraid as we accept her passing and move forward with courage and inspiration.
Yours,
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don't you guys understand? (Score:0)
didn't you guys get that he was having an attack of the conscience? i did. he was telling everybody to back off a bit, cos it ain't happenin. read between the lines.
p.s. RIP Mel, didn't mean to drag you into this, even tho we weren't the best of friends in life I hope you're okay whenever, wherever you are.
Re:don't you guys understand? (Score:2, Insightful)
I have to say, though, that the "all there is" really does turn out to be a personal relationship of sorts on those magical nights when he is there in front of us singing the songs that save our lives day in and day out. That, I think, is what we'd like him to know. And if that's "all there is" then that is quite alright, because to some people that is EVERYTHING.
I think your posts are very insightful, so please don't take this as an attack on what you said!
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One day goodbye is farewell (Score:1)
Au-revoir Mel.
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Beautiful . . . (Score:1)
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Morrissey the solopsist (Score:1, Interesting)
She called him "Frinky" (Score:2, Interesting)
Mel could always be counted on for a superb post-gig review. Has anybody ever chronicled Moz concerts in such a comprehensive and dynamic way? No, she was without equal.
RIP Mel Torment
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RIP Mel (Score:1)
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