The effect changes
when such news is reported; the first reaction is disbelief.
“No… it’s terrible.”
They are refreshing the page.
Consult another source.
We hope it was a mistake.
But then the first confirmations came in. People started to hold on tight. They began to work. Memories flooded social media.
And suddenly the truth becomes undeniable.
They’re gone.
There are special kinds of grief: the grief over the loss of someone you never met, yet somehow knew. It is quiet, yet profound. Subtle, yet unique.
You might find yourself staring into space.
Perhaps you have already seen old videos, interviews, performances and speeches.
Perhaps you felt an unexpected lump in your throat.
Everything is OK.
Because it’s not just about celebrity news.
