Aaliyah Dana Haughton
(January 16, 1979 - August 25, 2001)
Today's August 25, 2009. Today is also the 8th anniversary of Aaliyah's death. I remember how much her death came as a surprise to everyone- even people who weren't fans of her music.
Everyone was genuinely saddened that such a young, beautiful and talented woman died so tragically. I remember her as the Aaliyah who modeled for Tommy Hilfiger. I remember when she used to wear boxers and baggy pants. I even remember the "Are You That Somebody" video when she was dancing in Sketchers. The saddest thing is that Aaliyah was just getting her feet wet. It would be interesting to know what her career might have evolved into if she was still here. That's why I find it so hard to believe that she would have been 30 in January. I still remember her as the Aaliyah in "Romeo Must Die."
I've realized something. When we lose someone dear to us, even though it may not seem like it, time will eventually heal our hearts or at least teach us how to cope. Time taught us how to cope when The Notorious B.I.G. and 2Pac were murdered. Time taught us how to cope when Eazy-E died of AIDS and when Left Eye died in a car crash. Time will help us cope with Michael Jackson's death.
These people left an incredible mark on their families, their friends and their fans. They still live among us with their music. This blog is dedicated to all the fallen musical angels who were taken before their time, especially Aaliyah and Michael.
