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Round up of tributes to Lis Sladen: http://box-in-the-box.livejournal.com/503329.html

I couldn't bear to check out the children's tribute.

I do think the posting about how she redefined the companion role in doctor Who, was pretty telling in a variety of ways. The most iconic image I have of the Sarah Jane character in my mind is from the '70's when the 4th doctor was being particularly inhuman and ignoring the need for compassion in his zeal for solving a problem, and she called him up short, reminding him that lives matter, that people matter, calling him on his bullshit. You can see that echo all the way forward through to the modern series, the spirit of Sarah Jane informing the character design of companion after companion.

I agree with box, that it would likely be helpful to young fans if the franchise do something in response. also, damn you box for making me weep for Mr. Hooper again.