The tragedy of her death is amplified by the context of her final hours. There is a specific kind of cruelty in the fact that she was walking home from a celebration of friendship. It highlights the randomness of loss and the suddenness with which a person can be taken from their community. For her friends who had just sat across the table from her, sharing laughter and conversation, the transition from presence to absence is a jagged pill to swallow. The walk to the train station is a symbol of the transition between the social world and the private home, a bridge that Davis was never permitted to cross.
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of this wonderful actress!
