Remembering John Dye, 1963-2011

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Della Reese in the Hollywood Reporter

Roma Downey sent a message via her official website

Alexis Cruz sent a message via his Facebook fanpage(Filter to Alexis Cruz only if you're having trouble finding the post.)

Valerie Bertinelli (Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/Wolfiesmom )
"Dear, sweet John Dye..."

Kathy Ireland (Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/kathyireland )
"My friend, John Dye..."
She also posted a couple of pictures through her Twitpic account, here. (Thanks to Kathy for sharing.)

Lou Diamond Phillips (Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/LouDPhillips )
"Shocked & saddened by the passing of John Dye..."

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My Heavenly Encounter With 'Touched by an Angel' Star John Dye, Dead at 47

Positive Emotions About John Dye's Death (Discussing death/complex emotions)

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If you wish to add your memories or reactions to this page, please send them to me via the page feedback address here - I will not publish full names or e-mail addresses here unless you give me permission to do so. If you don't even want a first name mentioned, just let me know when you write in.

Some fan remembrances can be found here, at JABB
The JABB tribute page is here

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From Kikki: "So sad to hear from Johns dead. Can't stop crying and was thinking what to do, so I started lighting a candle for John... maybe you would join."

From Carol: "I have a tidbit of John Dye to tell. When my daughter was little she asked for an autographed picture of Mr. Dye for her birthday. So I got in touch with the show and asked for one months in advance. As her birthday approached we hadn't received the picture yet. So I called up the show again explaining that it was her birthday coming up. She was only 6 or 7 at the time. The lady on the phone explained that Mr. Dye with his busy schedule had forgotten and she would speak to him. The next day via FEDEX overnight, we got the picture from Mr. Dye along with an apology for the wait and his best wishes for her birthday. A truly extraordinary man."

From Mama Hen: "When I drove my Big Rig, I had on the side, "Don't drive faster than your Angels can fly". John started to drive by when he spotted that plus my cross on the front, he then slowed down honked and waved before passing again."

From Mila: "So sorry to hear of the lost of such a talented actor. On T.V Touched By an Angel he made everyone feel less afraid of death. I pray and hope that his journey back home to his maker is with ease and May his soul be at peace."

From Jennifer: "Am going to miss John he was my favourite on touch by an angel. and also my crush for many years am going to miss him. rest in peace Jonny i will always love yah."

From Tina: "I was surprised to read that John died. Find it hard to believe he's gone. I would like to know what he died from. I liked john. May the cute one rest in peace. God Bless John!"

From Lisa: "I'm very sorry and heart broken of John`s passing. he was an angel, my angel. I loved him in Touch by an angel and the christmas movie. He was a great actor. He will be surely missed. Rest in peice John. I was a die hard fan. Love, Lisa"

From Katie: "I am very sad to hear about the death of John. He was a wonderful actor and really had a special way of conecting with people from the t.v. screen. I lost a really close friend at the age of 42 from a heart condition he didn't know he had. Prayers are with the family from ours to yours. God Bless you all in this difficult time."

From Loretta: "I am so sad, about his death! I was always blessed by, touch by an angel. I know god used that show to teach others as well as bless us. You will truly be missed. I will keep your love ones in my prayers, god bless you all."

From Harry and Sue: "God Bless this soul, and thanks for blessing ours John! It must be true only the good dye young, thanks to John's love, we might see him sooner than we ever thought! He definately touched us like an Angel!"

From Kent: "To the Dye family, I'm so sorry for your loss. My mother loved touched by an angel. she watched it everytime it came on. she watched every rerun. the show helped my mother to cope with her illness with cancer. I lost her on july 21, 2010. I know she and John are both in heaven right now. the show was such an inspiration to every christian who saw it. god bless you in this time. my prayers are with you and your family."

From Gina: "I'm so sorry about your loss. i use to watch "TOUCHED BY AN ANGEL" religously. that was a great show. it always renewed my faith in God. may john's soul rest in peace and i'm sure now that he is with the angels."

From Mark: "I can't say just what tied me to John Dye, yet as I think of him I keep into mind just the thing he gave me. We have all meet someone that sit above all the rest. Mr Dye was the best friend a lot of us has every had in our live's. I have only known John for two moths. Yet in those two moths Mr. Dye showed me something. How that even a young man from the NYC, with little in life I matter to some one. I thank you Mr. John Dye for showing me, me...Love you for life"

From Nancy: "So sorry to hear of John's passing. Always enjoyed his playing Andrew. It helps people to KNOW that death does not need to be feared...especially when you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ as your Savior. Will certainly be praying for the family. May God send His angels of comfort and healing to you all. Love & Prayers, ALWAYS" From Valentina: "Our souls are hardened by pain upon hearing the sad news of the tragic death of John Dye suferiet. The thought and soul are with the mourning family. Without words and many tears bring a final tribute to John Dye became the angel in God's kingdom. God rest him"

From Jeanna: "Wonderful work product. Peace be with you'"

From Stacy: "I am heartbroken by the news today of Johns passing. My aunt and I so enjoyed tuning in to see our favorite ANGEL of DEATH Andrew every chance we could get. His kindness and sincerity in portraying Andrew was beautiful. I often imagined that when THE LORD took me home that he would have such an angel escort me into GLORY I grieve with his friends and family and am praying that a peace that passes all understanding will guard their hearts and minds during this sorrowful time"

From Dana: "Hello, like everyone else I was saddened to hear of the passing of John, I would of loved to meet him. He was very talented. He will be sorrily missed. I missed seeing him loved seeing home. watched touched by an angel loved seeing home. please send my condosolances along to his family. Thank you very much"

From Lori: "I was in shock to hear of Johns passing, like many on here , he brought me much joy in many of the things he was in, mostly TBAA. I send my prayers to the family, and though we may have never met, I would love to consider myself a friend. RIP John, and when you finally met your AOD, hopefully they gave you a job well done. You certainly deserved it."

From Marjorie: "My heart hurts. I keep hoping to wake up and find it was a dream. My prayers go out to his family and loved ones.
Mr. Dye had an impact on so many lives, not only through the role he played on screen but also the role he played in life. I admired his kindness, his courage, and his sense of responsibility. This was a man who genuinely cared about how he affected the world. John Dye didnŐt just talk about his values; he took action. For all his self-effacing comments he was a celebrity who used that status in the best ways, whether to raise funds or make us look at something that needs to change. He didnŐt always take the safe road; at times he challenged people publicly. But at the heart of it all was his striving to make the world a more compassionate place.
We are all feeling an emptiness right now. How can we best honor his memory? I urge you to listen to the very best part of yourself. May we all reflect into the world the light he shared. God Bless, John"

From Peggy: "I was so sorry to hear that John died on Jan 10. My family and i love watching him on TV in touched By an angel and promised land they where both great showes. Are prayers are with u and his family"

From Kathie: "My prayers go out to the family of this amazing man. He touched so many lives with his God given talent, especially in his role as Andrew. He will be missed so much by those of us he left behind, but so welcomed home by God and all the heavenly angels. Rest in the presense of Jesus for eternity John. "

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