wow what a lovely post, thanks for answering my queries.
It's so true isn't it, there are few people out there who even after their death can strike the hearts of younger generations. There was a certain kindness in him which seems to spill through every role he ever played. It's quite amazing really. I have been a fan from a youn age but he was already dead by the time I was born.
He also managed to chose roles that seem to teach, don't yoou think? They were always morally 'good' people, and that is why he is such a good role model.