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Jess' Friends

When I saw King Kong in 1976, I fell in love with a goddess. When I saw Frances in '82, I fell in love with the finest actress on the face of the planet. It's gratifying to see that Jessica Lange is finally a winner (#270, April 14). I, myself, and the rest of her appreciators, have been winners all along.
JAN RICHARD GORLIN
Maplewood, N.J.

Great story! What you refer to as Lange's second act is just proof of what a star with staying power (and enormous talent) is all about. I'm glad she won the Oscar, and that your terrific magazine did a cover story on her.
CHARLES FLEETWOOD
Fredericksburg, Va.

I am usually very happy with your magazine and its wonderful covers. However, I think you missed the mark with the photo of Jessica Lange. The picture you chose for the cover was extremely unflattering for such a beautiful woman. Why is it that a 45-year-old woman should look like she belongs in a nursing home?
NICOLE KOENIG
Poughkeepsie, N.Y.

Out of 'Order'

Having just read your article ''Law & Disorder,'' I find it incredible that Dick Wolf continues to play Russian roulette with this fine ensemble cast. Yes, the show is well written, and yes, the previous changes have ultimately improved the show, but there is just so much change a viewer can take. Let it be known: Chris Noth will be missed.
MARTHA J. MACK
Edison, N.J.

Chris Noth may not be bitter about his dismissal from Law & Order, but I am beyond bitter. Try aggravated, annoyed, and enraged. Replacing him with a ''Generation X type'' is like replacing Coke with New Coke. Please, Mr. Wolf, admit this is a big mistake and all will be forgiven.
PAULETTE TOBIN
Grand Forks, N.D.

Here's my idea: Chris Noth's character shouldn't be killed off but transferred to Baltimore. He could join the Homicide department and be partnered with Detective Pembleton. What a combination!
SANDY KOTO
Baltimore

Losing Selena

I renewed my subscription two weeks ago and today I realized once again why EW is my favorite magazine. Your article on Tejano superstar Selena was great! At a time when Howard Stern pokes fun at this tragedy and offends the Hispanic community, it's great to see that someone has the decency and respect to report on a young lady who touched so many people.
TEO PEÑA
Premont, Tex.

Thanks for putting Selena's name on the cover. Too bad her death was so untimely. Her crossover potential was so big, not only her name but her picture would have made the cover one day. Robert Seidenberg did a great job describing her on stage and off. Gracias.
LUIS A. DELGADO
San Antonio