This incredible George R.R. Martin fan story will have you in tears
Dan needn’t have worried, as George was lovely and it was a night to remember.
We eat pizza for an hour or two. George and I talk shop. Alex tries to play it cool, only makes a few nerdy Thrones references. At meal’s end, George gives Alex a Westeros coin. Alex reacts stronger than is appropriate for a 40-something man.
We all part ways. Alex is giddy.
— Dan Fogelman (@Dan_Fogelman) April 14, 2019
Seriously, now – brace yourselves, because this is going to get you where it hurts.
Here’s what George R Martin didn’t know that night. My handsome, well-haired, larger than life pal Alex is battling a random case of stage 4 lung cancer. He will pass away a year later. I will dedicate then S3 premiere of This Is Us to him.
— Dan Fogelman (@Dan_Fogelman) April 14, 2019
But for that entire year, Alex never stops talking about his night with his hero. And, in turn, I will never stop telling that story. Or, bigger picture: Alex’s story.
For our friends, watching this season’s GOT will be bittersweet without Alex texting us annoying spoilers.
— Dan Fogelman (@Dan_Fogelman) April 14, 2019
But it will also be a reminder of our friend, who we miss terribly. And for me; not just a reminder of the power of storytelling. But also also a reminder of the importance of kindness (for no other reason than being kind) these days.
— Dan Fogelman (@Dan_Fogelman) April 14, 2019
Our friend, Alex Hanan, is watching TV tonight from above. Spoiling every single reveal for everyone up there, driving everyone nuts.
Thank you George R Martin for making what would turn out to be Alex’s last year.
And thanks to all involved for making his favorite show.
— Dan Fogelman (@Dan_Fogelman) April 14, 2019
If that hasn’t got you wiping away at least a few tears, I suspect you must have a stone for a heart. If you want to know more about Alex, you can read his blog here.
A lot of people commented on Dan’s viral thread, but we’re just going to share one that Game of Thrones nerd, Alex, would have appreciated.
Valar Morghulis <3
— Bwk (@TheRealBwk) April 15, 2019
H/T: Bored Panda
Image credit: HBO
