It’s probably unnecessary to clarify that I’m a fan. I love her sharp wit and intelligence, but also her spirit, her boldness, her way of moving through the world. This USP of telling everybody everything means that the parasocial relationship between Ryan and me is thriving. I believe not only that I know her – and her family – but that we’re friends, with much in common. That’s why this news has cut so deep, no pun intended.