I didn't read much this year, but Norm Macdonald's death was a bit much for me, so I picked up a copy of his book 'Based On A True Story.' It's not for everyone but if you were a fan, a great read.
It has been the only celebrity death to get me as well. I was on the tail end of one of my regular Norm video binges when it happened, and like most, I had no idea he was even sick. He was such a complex man, it's hard to look away.
Unsure if I'm being 'whooshed', but coincidentally that's one of his most famous jokes as well - https://youtu.be/SVswkvCK6_0
Complex he was. Always full of deep thoughts and just kinda shooting from the hip, in that he seemed able to listen to reason and explore new ideas when challenged.
Back on the death topic, he had a lot of really deep thoughts on that as well, if you hadn't seen - https://youtu.be/WWpRCN46mi8
I think his death being a surprise is exactly what he wanted. RIP Norm.
