I was pretty shocked and saddened when I heard about it too. It was just such an unexpected event. To die so young when his career was really starting to take off is just so tragic.
It's a big lose to the movie world and I personally will miss his presents on-screen.
It's good to hear that you and your class will be doing something too. It sounds like we are all paying our respects in out own way, which is important. I hope it goes well.