It was a damn shame. I was at an Orioles game at Memorial Stadium when we got the news. We were all watching the "Dot Races" on the Jumbo-tron when they broadcast the announcement. They posted his picture on the screen and asked for a moment of silence. People in the stands starting crying out loud, it was very sad.
He was a long time abuser of cocaine - but to save his reputation - they said he was a first time user. Not true.
He was the Allen Iverson/Latrell Sprewell of his day. Not the nicest guy.
And since we're talking about date rape drugs - if they had them while he was alive - he would probably have had them on hand daily.
I remember the day he died very well. It was the first time someone I disliked strongly had passed away. It freaked me out.
A lot of talent - wasted.