"Sometimes stars who leave us early don't even get to become Stars until after they're gone."
"Regardless of the hype around Heath Ledger's death, his performance of The Joker is debatably the best performance in any superhero movie ever."
"Selena became more famous in death than when she was alive."
"Why do we wait until someone's passed away to say all those things?"
"Even though she is gone, she is anything but forgotten."
"Elizabeth Short in death had achieved what she found so difficult in life."
"Nick Drake who was barely recognized while he was alive yet many years later would be recognized as one of the greatest artists of all time."
"Despite his untimely death, his legacy lives on through his impactful performances and contributions to the entertainment industry." - John Hurt
"He died alone in a small one-bedroom apartment, unaware of the legacy his cars would have."
"I like to think that if she was here today, people would have woken up by now."
"Juice WRLD isn't here to go on tour, he's not here to do interviews, he's not here to post on Instagram but so many people are listening to him that he's still the sixth most listened to artist in the entire industry."
"His portrayal ended up being a stunning win, netting the actor a posthumous Academy Award."
"Why do you gotta wait for people to die to really understand the beauty and skill they've documented?"
"Men of sense and wisdom will proclaim when I have gone my praises and my fame shawn."
"Like many visionaries, he had to die before the rest of society could catch up."
"Legacy, if you're talking about something after I'm gone."
"His impact will truly be felt until after he's gone."
"It was the power of the cross and the necessity for every missionary to put himself totally at God's disposal."
"He made a masterpiece and I am ashamed to say that I didn't get around to listening to this album until after he passed."
"After his untimely passing in 1995 due to a battle with cancer, Ross’ legacy would live on, inspiring those all over the world to continue watching his show, over 20 years later."
"In the wake of Adams’ death, tributes poured in from around the world."
"I feel like they didn't give me enough star power till he died."
"David Strickland is remembered for his contributions to television and the impact he made during his brief time in the entertainment industry."
"Despite his death, his contributions to the Arts continue to be celebrated, leaving a lasting impact on theater and film."
"When someone goes to the next place, if they are truly profoundly influential and have a positive impact on people, their dash continues to grow."
"One could say that people were more caring about Karen after her death than they had been during her life."
"Sometimes it takes an artist dying for their work to truly be recognized."
"Paintings are worth more when the artist is dead."
"The Lamb Before Time, as well as her final role in All Dogs Go to Heaven, would be released posthumously and would be dedicated in her memory."
"It was only after her death that she's been recognized by many, if not universally, as one of the great photographers."
"Sometimes you don't see the beauty in an artist or a piece of art until it's gone."
"It wasn't until years later that people began to appreciate Van Gogh as the artistic genius he was."
"Works of art often become more valuable long after the artist is dead."
"He understood how many artists, writers, and other creatives are only revered after their death."
"...posterity will do me justice; the truth will be known..."
"I debuted a month after he passed away and he never got to see me, so it's a little heartbreaking."
"Maybe you'll be famous after you're dead."
"That's something beautiful, and again this is just amazing that something has reached long past when they were gone."
"Despite his tragic end, Paul Williams was honored posthumously for his contributions to music."
"I want to live so that when I leave, what I have had some influence over will live even after I'm gone."
"Though he did not achieve success during his lifetime, Van Gogh's paintings are some of the most valued works in the world."