Kevyn Aucoin 1968-2002

[Kasha]

Kevyn Aucoin 1962-2002

I am so upset. I had no idea about this until I went to the site I go to of his and it said that he had passed away. He was 40 years old. He was an inspiring and amazingly talented make-up artist. I loved this guy. I have been a huge fan of his for years. He will be missed by many many people.

msnbc story

another site with information

Kevyn's Site

http://www.kevynaucoin.com/new_images/cellabrate.jpg

 

[Kasha]

Kevyn's last column

Today I choose life-
Every morning when I wake up I can choose joy, happiness, negativity, pain, To feel the freedom that comes from being able to continue to make mistakes and choices- today I choose to feel life, not to deny my humanity but embrace it. To embrace the fear of not knowing, of not having control over much of anything except my reaction to it and the control I have over my self and my actions. I let go of my sadness over past hurts to make room for today's journey. I've heard that life is a series of old doors closing and new doors opening, but its hell in the hallways. The fear of not knowing- were the next 30 days shown to me, would I want to go through the motions of reliving what I had been shown? Or would I want to prevent problems and change my own destiny? Well, I cannot tell the future but I can choose to direct my heart and soul towards good and loving acts- to say a silent prayer for the happiness of all- for the good to shine through. Just by thinking one positive thought I am redirecting my moment, my day, my life. Today I choose-
lol
Kevyn

 

[amelia]

oh my gosh! i had no idea either.

he had such a positive energy. he believed that all women are beautiful. he will be missed by me for sure and tons of other people i'm sure.

it's so sad to hear that a person you admire has died.

i think i need to call some people today and let them know i love 'em

 

[Ginny]

kevyn aucoin was one of those amazing spirits.....

i went to junior high with him....he ended up going to another high school.....and i never knew him personally......just knew who he was....all because of his laugh.....his involvement in school projects.....

as an adult.....i met his mother when we were working on a project together......she was.....oh mannn....you'd have to know what a true cajun is.....that joie de vivre about life......that sincerity to help others...the sense of humor....and omg was she proud of her kevyn....

may his sweet soul rest in peace......

 

[Ginny]

i just noticed dates on thread title...prolly should be 1962 - 2002....

 

[Kasha]

Ooops. I got the date from some sites that had his birthday. I posted a message on his board to his family and friends. His life really touched so many people. Especially aspiring make-up artists. He had such a glow about him, he seemed just to attract people to him. It had been a goal of mine to be able to meet him one day but alas now that can never be.

You are lucky to have known him. He said he had a really hard time in school when he was young because he was a young gay man in a small southern town. He really strived in life to pursue his goals and dreams and seemed to have a really wonderful outlook on life. That is what I take from admiring him. I try to go about my life with some of the examples he gave.

His mother seems to be a really awesome person. She raised a great man and stayed close with him throughout his life. She supported him in all his endeavours and even ran a group for parents and family with homosexual children. I think she gave Kevyn a lot of good lessons growing up.

When I think about Kevyn now, I like to think of him surrounded by angels begging for his attention.... and of course being him he would make every angel feel even more special.

 

[Aphrodisiac]

Kasha ,


I was surprised that he died when I saw it on the news, I did not even know he was sick ... let alone have a brain tumor.

I was also a fan of his , I loved his books and I would also go into his web site to look @ his make overs and read about him.

He was amazing.

 

[Kasha]

This is the poem I posted on his board

We Remember Them

In the rising of the sun and in its going down,
We remember them.
In the blowing of the wind and in the chill of winter,
We remember them.
In the opening of buds and in the warmth of summer,
We remember them.
In the rustling of leaves and the beauty of autumn,
We remember them.
In the beginning of the year and when it ends,
We remember them.
When we are weary and in need of strength,
We remember them.
When we are lost and sick at heart,
We remember them.
When we have joys we yearn to share,
We remember them.
So long as we live, they too shall live,
for they are now a part of us, as
We remember them.
Source unknown

 

[Kasha]

*bump*

For those who hadn't seen this.

 

[Ginny]

kasha.....you're quite right about the struggle Kevyn had growing up in the 70's......a gay teenager......in south louisiana.....rough...

he simply jetted......at the first opportunity.....from the pain....lack of community, resources.......for a young man....labeled as "different".....

his mother....Thelma Aucoin......has long been involved in.......PFLAG......Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians and Gays......it was her support network....but really.....it was her mission......to educate families about their children's homosexuality....about accepting your child's "coming out".....she's an amazing woman....
http://www.pflag.org/images/pflaglogo_lg.gif
here's a link to PFLAG's website if anyone is interested......pass it on to any friends you might have.....who might be able to use the organization's resources........or maybe they're at that stage of wanting to tell their parents.....but not knowing how....and of course it's great for families and friends....who might be needing support....

www.pflag.org

a donation in his memory would be pretty cool, too

 

[tigerjen]

A light has gone out in terms of the make-up artist
community......he was the one everyone wanted to
ask to do their face.........he put three books....one
of which is "Making Faces".........amazing talent he is......
will be missed surely.......


tigerjen

PS.....I've known that he passed on for quite a few weeks
now.........I remember hearing the news that he passed on....
very sad......but he will be remembered!

 

[tigerjen]

Bumping it up so others can read and see.......