issues most of his life, so while intensely shocking, it wasn't a total surprise...just deep disappointment and sadness. The many fellow pros who saw the good in him (witness his self awareness in the video) and tried to help are a testament to his legacy and will do their best to console his family.
This sort of news hits hard...I've seen this illness play out too many times with cousins, and spouses of close fiends. Hopefully there will be renewed awareness of how dangerous Alcoholism can be, and the need for continued support for those afflicted...btw, I've seen a couple of success stories as well.