Kyle Jean-Baptiste Dies at 21- Page 5

[DottieD'Luscia]

Posted: 8/30/15 at 7:40pm

Seriously, why are you giving the haters even more of a voice by posting a link here?!

[thespian geek]

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.

 

https://twitter.com/BroadwayBlack/status/638088913958105088

[disneybroadwayfan22]

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

[dramamama611]

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.

[Liza's Headband]

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. 

[FindingNamo]

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.

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/30/15 at 10:08pm

[ACL2006]

Posted: 8/30/15 at 10:11pm

[kec]

Posted: 8/30/15 at 10:37pm

The comments on AOL/HuffingtonPost were indeed disgusting.  

[ChiTheaterFan]

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. 

[rcwr]

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.

[ChiTheaterFan]

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. 

[actorsnonactors]

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.

[rcwr]

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. 

[rcwr]

Posted: 8/31/15 at 1:04am

When the cast of Les Mis was play-auditioning for Hamilton. Kyle's in this. 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fe8iDLHcs60

[phantom phan2]

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..

[Wilmingtom]

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.

[Phillypinto]

Posted: 8/31/15 at 4:41pm

wow life is so precious

[disneybroadwayfan22]

Posted: 8/31/15 at 5:05pm

Hearing the guy with the blue shirt was so heart wrenching. Who was that?

https://www.broadwayworld.com/videoplay.php?colid=1098592

[kec]

Posted: 8/31/15 at 5:29pm

Maybe one of his college friends?  

[Blockhead24]

Posted: 8/31/15 at 5:46pm

His name is Brandyn Day. His speech was heartbreaking

[kec]

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*

[BroadwayConcierge]

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. 

[asmith0307]

Posted: 8/31/15 at 7:41pm

Looks like only the Imperial is dimming their lights. 

 

https://twitter.com/TheBwayLeague/status/638495452887949312

[thespian geek]

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.

Updated On: 8/31/15 at 07:58 PM