Sure, “death is a natural part of life, rejoice for those around you who transform into the Force” and all that, but death is still sad. It still sucks for their family and friends who will never be in their company again, and it sucks for us Star Wars fans who won’t get to meet and thank them at conventions or whatever.

I agree though that death after a long and hopefully fulfilling life is ultimately a good thing, when compared to death after an unhappy and unsuccessful life or the horrible concept of immortality. But this isn’t the philosophy thread!