Gil Scott-Heron is dead.

On Friday, one of the nation’s most important artists died. Gil Scott Heron is dead.

The musician and author, Scott-Heron died on the afternoon of May 27, 2011 at St. Luke's Hospital, New York City, after becoming sick upon returning from a European trip.

“As Wall Street goes, so goes the nation. And here's a look at the closing numbers - racism's up, human rights are down, peace is shaky, war items are hot - the House claims all ties. Jobs are down, money is scarce - and common sense is at an all-time low with heavy trading. Movies were looking better than ever and now no one is looking because, we're starring in a "B" movie. And we would rather have John Wayne...we would rather have John Wayne.

‘This ain't really your life,

Ain't really your life,

Ain't really ain't nothing but a movie.’”

Gil Scott Heron 1949 - 2011

Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine