Molly Ivins died.
http://www.creators.com/opinion/molly-ivins.html?columnsName=miv Molly is the reason I started reading the newspaper, beyond just skimming the comics section. She was my favorite opinion author, and also one of approximately 3 good things that Texas EVER gave the U.S. She was brilliant, funny, and a definite role model.
It sounds so hollow and cliche, but she will be missed.