Farewall Sarah Jane

Doctor Who geeks everywhere shed a tear this week at the passing of Elisabeth Sladen.

http://tv.msn.com/paralleluniverse/elisabeth-sladen-of-doctor-who-dies/story/feature/?GT1=28103

Sarah Jane was one of my first boyhood crushes.  She was quite young when she joined the show and was able to hold her own next to the main character.  Not the typical woman sidekick who would get caught by the bad guys or trip while running.  Her character was clever and plucky with an understated sexiness.  She didn't put up with injustice and was eager to learn.  She even got her own spin off series.  Twice!

I was extremely happy when they brought her character back in the new series.  This woman deserved it.  From the comments I've read, she was as great in person as on-screen.  She will be missed.