Posted Thu Oct16, 2008, 3:23 PM — By Rakesh R I forgot to add something - SOD/SOW, thank you so much for doing this feature. I really appreciate it. :)

Posted Thu Oct16, 2008, 10:33 PM — By AlistairCrane Jim Reilly was a real inspiration to me as a writer. I always looked up to him, and I even had hopes of writing Passions myself one day! RIP, JER.

Posted Thu Oct16, 2008, 10:55 PM — By Joanie Moore Jim Reilly was such a great man,with great ideas, and to be able to use his abilities as well as he did.. it just made him a Legend .. we will miss him dearly. His talent is something others can aspire to and hope someday to match. Rest In Peace..and thanks for the Memories! Joanie

Posted Thu Oct16, 2008, 11:43 PM — By Richard C Jones They just don't make them like they used to! Douglas Marland, William J. Bell. James Reilly! Although I was not a regular viewer of either DOOL or Passions, I was, however, familiar with the work of this daytime giant. my prayers are with his family.

Posted Fri Oct17, 2008, 10:51 AM — By MyPassionisPassions I started watching Passions purely by accident, thinking it was not my cup of tea, granted I was in my mid 40's and had watched tradition soaps. At the time, I was watching no soaps, as they were all the same; depressing and sad! Passions was like a breath of fresh air! I started watching and could not turn it off. Mr. Reilly's creation of Passions was nothing short of genius! Too bad others could not see this. Viewers choosing to stick to the ordinary soaps with the same old soap story line of yesterday do not know what they were missing. Being a true die-hard Passions fan I always thought Passions would return in some form in the future, but with the passing of Mr. Reilly, I guess that is not possible now. This Passions fan will truly miss Mr. Reilly. My condolence to his family.

Posted Sun Oct19, 2008, 12:13 AM — By bwilsonwriter JER had inspired me as a writer of being less traditional and take risks, just so people can talk about the writing good and bad. My prayers goes out to his family and friends.

Posted Sun Oct19, 2008, 2:20 AM — By claudio crisante I just read a posting & am truly saddened little lone shocked. I loved Passions uniqueness from the very 1st episode. To think just the other day i was thinking how wonderful a Passions movie could have been written by his own self. My sympathies go out to all of his family. I shall forever cherish Passions memories!

Posted Thu Oct23, 2008, 9:32 AM — By Denise Wow I am shocked to hear of James E Reilly's death. I was a fan of Days since the early 80s and I enjoyed his work on the show. I know through the past several years he has had some challenges, but I think he did the best he could. He enjoyed doing what he did and put forth an effort than others should appreciate! He will be missed and the Soap World will not be the same without him....

Posted Fri Oct24, 2008, 2:26 PM — By Jason B There are no words. I can not believe daytime television has lost such a brilliant story teller and visionary. I was shocked to find out about this while watching the end of Days of our Lives today. At the end of the show, Friday, October 24th, it said, "In Memory of James E. Reilly." I remember back in 1999 when Passions premeired. I couldn't wait, especially after seeing what he had done to Marlena on Days of our Lives in the now famous "Possession" storyline. He made me want to be a writer and it is thanks to his show Passions, that I finally began writing. After having dropped out of school, which was a huge mistake on my part, I began watching Passions and really getting into the characters and it made me want to create my own show. Passions had a heart and an essence that no other soap had. I wish I could have met the man to let him know how much his show inspired me. I continue to write and I owe it all to Mr. Reilly. My condolences go out to his family in this diffic

Posted Sun Oct26, 2008, 2:36 AM — By TMW I, too, am saddened by the death of this great writer. Without a shadow of a doubt Mr. Reilly was a master storyteller who pushed boundaries and delved into unchartered territories with his vivid imagination of storytelling. For Jason B, I agree with you in many ways. I wish I could have met this man as well. I want to be a soap writer, too. Maybe we can hook up. My email address is toddsixsevenzeroninetwwonine at msndotcom. I hope you can figure out my email address since this site will not post it. I have six numbers after my name before the msndotcom part. Please contact me. hanks. Finally, may you rest in peace, Mr. Reilly. Say hello to William J. Bell and Douglas Marland for me. Someday, I hope I can be as famous you all were in your abilities to tell stories and to see them play out on TV. To that end, these three great men are deeply missed!!!

Posted Sun Oct26, 2008, 8:06 AM — By Sheila Burk I liked J Reilly's writing and will miss the crazy things he came up with.Please except the Burk Family's condolences and know that he is up there watching his friends and family and making God laugh. He will always be with the close family and friends laughing and showing his spirit is with all of those that were near and dear to him.

Posted Mon Nov 3, 2008, 2:49 AM — By Miss J I, too, started watching Passions by accident (not being a soap fan). His character of Allistar was something else! His character was the one you love to hate (or hate to love)! He always left me wanting more. I had read where he was a bit reclusive, but when he was on screen he did it brilliantly. I didn't see him on the final episode of Passions, which disappointed me. If he was there, I missed it. I so hoped that Passions would continue, and am still mad at both NBC and DirecTV for it. I loved the actors, and hope to see all of them soon. May God be with he and his family. His work is done, and he can now rest peacefully in the Lord's arms.

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