[Shaun J. Russell]

I know he wasn't a poet, but if I'm being completely honest, Dead Poets Society had as much of a formative impact on me as any actual poetry. I might not have considered him my favorite actor, but he was certainly right up there thanks to his roles in The Fisher King, Good Will Hunting, Good Morning Vietnam, and The World According to Garp, among many others.

He battled addiction and depression throughout his life, so I suppose his death isn't as much of a shock as it could be, but...well, it's still a shock. He will be sorely missed.