I was incredibly shocked to hear yesterday that Mel Gooding died on Monday
— Jack Head (@JackHead95) September 22, 2021
Mel was a friend and a mentor, and I’ll miss him greatly
As a critic he was unsurpassable, and we’re lucky to be able to turn to his writing to remind us of his his warmth, his passion,and his intellect. pic.twitter.com/HphUMyfq9J