`` Look what he did to the last one , people said , '' wrote Hogan . ` Reactions to Reed 's death showed emotional intensity and intimacy , writes Gene Seymour . He says many felt that Reed had changed their lives . Others : Reed was a pioneer in his romantic vision of outlaw street life . Many knew Reed was ill , but hoped he 'd live forever , he writes .
Reactions to Reed 's death showed emotional intensity and intimacy , writes Gene Seymour . He says many felt that Reed had changed their lives . Others : Reed was a pioneer in his romantic vision of outlaw street life . Many knew Reed was ill , but hoped he 'd live forever , he writes .