Omega Man wrote:
I trust that the same level of general decorum and respect exhibited by public commentators (press/TV/radio/web) on the occasion of Heston's passing will be observed when Jane Fonda dies...

...But I wouldn't bet a plug nickel that it will.


Well, it's questionable if Ms. Fonda is as "iconic" as the ol' Chuckster, which I'm thinking may have something to do with affording Heston the edge of respect. Depends on which "side" you're on, I guess... to me, I would think Jane is even more immune to criticism given the general slant of the media to her plight. At least that's how it appears from my perspective.

Way too many (all, in fact) of the reports I've seen and read on Heston fall into the "cold dead hands" speech, even over his film legacy.