Sad, yes.
But inevitable. We can discuss the causes till the cows come home.
Persons, Companies, Empires. Causes for the historians to argue over.
Always the same. Just a matter of time. Nothing is indispensable in the grand scheme of things.
In this particular instance, I am an Ilford user. Tri-x was not my fav.
p.s I have stocked up on Portra though!