Still, you had me laughing at this: I was even looking forward to defending him when he got old, bald and possibly Brando-fat and embarrassing. (Of course, by then I'd be at best, a senile old man in Depends trying to feel-up disgusted orderlies, but that's beside the point.) 
Thanks Meryl, I thought it was pretty funny myself. I had just watched
Away From Her I guess that's why I put that in, one of my biggest fears is being stricken with dementia.
I also appreciate the words of support from everyone else. I feel so much better today, still sad, but healthy sad. I could actually look at the EW cover with the gorgeous Heath photo, and smile. I think I might even get it framed.