I was with a group of 6 choir girls when this happened and they completely flipped out.
They kept repeating that it was so sad because they think he was "hot". Sad that that's all they can think about, yes. I was really shocked as well, I almost couldn't believe it.
Yes, he was in a gay movie but from what I've heard he's a nice guy, and he has a young daughter who will grow up fatherless.