Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dies at 21- Page 5
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dies at 21
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#100
Posted: 8/30/15 at 7:40pm
Seriously, why are you giving the haters even more of a voice by posting a link here?!
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#101
Posted: 8/30/15 at 7:45pm
There will be a memorial of sorts in Central Park at the Bethesda Fountain tomorrow afternoon (2pm) with the Les Mis cast that the public is invited to attend.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#102
Posted: 8/30/15 at 8:45pm
DottieD'Luscia said: "Seriously, why are you giving the haters even more of a voice by posting a link here?!
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To show how horrific they are. I am horrified by them
Broadway Legend Joined: 12/4/07
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#103
Posted: 8/30/15 at 8:52pm
Wow, that was even worse than I expected. How do people not understand the concept of hanging out on a fire escape in the summer in the city? Have they never seen friends? (I always assumed theirs was a fire escape, not a balcony since they went out to it via the window.)
The racist comments are indeed horrifying.
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/28/13
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#104
Posted: 8/30/15 at 9:42pm
To show how horrific they are. I am horrified by them
IF YOU ARE SO HORRIFIED, DO NOT POST THEM OR GIVE THEM MORE EXPOSURE. YOUR ATTEMPT AT SHEDDING LIGHT ON THE WORST OF HUMANITY, WHICH WE ALREADY KNEW AND UNDERSTOOD, IS ONLY FEEDING THEIR BEHAVIOR.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#105
Posted: 8/30/15 at 9:50pm
So funny you should argue that since you made the same excuse for posting a link to the snuff TV reporter footage last week.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#106
Posted: 8/30/15 at 10:08pm
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#107
Posted: 8/30/15 at 10:11pm
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#108
Posted: 8/30/15 at 10:37pm
The comments on AOL/HuffingtonPost were indeed disgusting.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#109
Posted: 8/30/15 at 10:56pm
It doesn't surprise me (sadly) that there are ignorant/racist/homophobic comments. But it does surprise me that there are a LOT more of those on some of these sites than kind/sympathetic words. I am literally sick to my stomach. It makes me sad this is the world we live in.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#110
Posted: 8/30/15 at 11:01pm
On top of the horrifically racist and homophobic comments, I'm also sickened by the crass suicide-suspicion comments. Not only because none of the sources have said a thing about that (therefore none of the commenters should either) but also because... if it were, would that make his death non-tragic? No. It would not. God.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#111
Posted: 8/30/15 at 11:11pm
Totally. Or how about the dismissive comments that he must have been on drugs?
What because no one can fall without being on drugs? And even if he were on drugs (which of course there is NO EVIDENCE he was) does that mean he deserved to die or that his death is any less sad?
Crazy accidents happen that result in sudden and shocking losses. And people commit suicide. And people die from drug use. And all sorts of other things happen. And it's all very very sad.
Chorus Member Joined: 12/20/12
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#112
Posted: 8/30/15 at 11:19pm
This was an accident. A terrible, terrible accident. No other comment deserves analysis or consideration.
When someone can see a senseless tragedy such as this and make hurtful, hateful, thoughtless troll-like comments, the only thing you can say to such a person is:
"You aren't as interesting as you think you are."
Rest in peace, Kyle.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#113
Posted: 8/30/15 at 11:24pm
And even if he were on drugs (which of course there is NO EVIDENCE he was) does that mean he deserved to die or that his death is any less sad?
Thank you, ChiTheaterFan.
It's just one of those (many) times when commentary that's supposedly about one person seeps out and slams entire other groups.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#114
Posted: 8/31/15 at 1:04am
When the cast of Les Mis was play-auditioning for Hamilton. Kyle's in this.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#115
Posted: 8/31/15 at 4:57am
This news devastated me greatly. It is so sad to hear someone so talented go so early, especially after making history only recently. The news is truly tragic and I feel for his family and friends through this horrific time. May he rest forever in the garden of the Lord..
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#116
Posted: 8/31/15 at 4:02pm
I was lucky enough to have seen Kyle's senior showcase at Baldwin-Wallace and it was clear that he was on the fast track to a glorious career. Along with his astounding voice, he could play comedy like gangbusters. He was a very sweet, caring, supportive and goofy guy and extremely beloved by all of his classmates. My heart just breaks for those kids, who over the course of their 4 years in the musical theater program had really become a family. Of course they're all duly devestated and far too young to endure such a tragedy.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#117
Posted: 8/31/15 at 4:41pm
wow life is so precious
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#118
Posted: 8/31/15 at 5:05pm
Hearing the guy with the blue shirt was so heart wrenching. Who was that?
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#120
Posted: 8/31/15 at 5:46pm
His name is Brandyn Day. His speech was heartbreaking 
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#121
Posted: 8/31/15 at 5:46pm
Also horrifying are the assumptions that he committed suicide based on his tweet about his last appearance as Valjean. More than one person claimed that tweet was in essence a suicide note. *rolleyes*
Broadway Legend Joined: 7/24/15
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#122
Posted: 8/31/15 at 6:39pm
Brandyn Day (blue shirt guy)'s speech currently has me in hysterical waterworks. What a meaningful impact Kyle must have had on him. So touching and heartbreaking.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#123
Posted: 8/31/15 at 7:41pm
Looks like only the Imperial is dimming their lights.
Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dead at 21#124
Posted: 8/31/15 at 7:58pm
asmith0307 said: "Looks like only the Imperial is dimming their lights.
https://twitter.com/TheBwayLeague/status/638495452887949312"
Impressive that it's happening at all, I think. I'm glad it is though.
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