roger ebert cancer

I learned of the death of two people who had a tremendous impact on my life last week: One you've heard of and one you probably haven't. Both helped me understand myself a little better when I was a teenager and then, unexpectedly, taught me something about death and dying as an adult.
With Roger Ebert no longer with us, who remains with the same ability, drive and bravery to inspire our city to rise above our many, many challenges and overcome our differences?
This week, along with the rest of the world, I learned that Roger passed away and my first feeling was of gratitude that I had the privilege to meet and work with him if only briefly.
When you get cancer you're forced into a club you never wanted to be a member of. I've gotten the diagnosis, I've had the surgery, and I've thought about death. It's how Roger Ebert lived his final days that offers a glimpse into what it means to live and die.