I guess a celebrity death that did move the emotional meter for me would have to be Adam Yauch/MCA. Beastie Boys have been an everyday part of my life since about the age of 9 when Check Your Head was one of the first albums I "purchased" - as part of my introductory set of Compact Discs from Columbia House record club.
I know when and where i was for each new album they dropped, and a Beasties artwork has donned my bedroom or office walls ever since I discovered the band. Yauch's artistic endeavors (art, music, video production) is the largest influence that brought me into a design degree from ISU, and a career in digital media. Away from the mic he was an incredible, charitable figure for human rights and just lived by example to strive for excellence in all that you do. An awesome role model through and through.
The celebrity death I've felt most affected by was Robin Williams, just because through his comedy he brought direct joy to so many people, yet with his suicide it became apparent he wasn't happy with his own life for one reason or another. It's a sobering thought that someone so talented, who spent their entire career making people laugh and feel good, wasn't right with himself at the end.
With the recent sudden death of Kobe Bryant, I was wondering how CF handles celebrity deaths. Every person deals with death differently, and some celebrities do things that resonate more personally with us. Circumstances of the deaths come into play, as well as age.
Personally, I rarely get too affected by a famous person's death. I don't have the same connection that others do. Maybe if I had some personal story with someone it would be different, but otherwise I'm mostly detached. As a dad, I tend to get more empathetic towards the kids left behind than anything.
How do others on here react? Has there been a certain death that hit home more than others? Was there a reason?
The first and most powerful celebrity death I really recall was watching Christa McAuliffe perish during the Challenger disaster on tv during grade school. Our teacher absolutely broke down and was inconsolable. I can still picture the whole event clearly.
I literally don't care more than other deaths. Kobe's remaining family is suffering the same as the families of the other victims of the crash. It sucks all around. When a young person dies, like Kobe's daughter, it affects me more than a famous adult.With the recent sudden death of Kobe Bryant, I was wondering how CF handles celebrity deaths. Every person deals with death differently, and some celebrities do things that resonate more personally with us. Circumstances of the deaths come into play, as well as age.
Personally, I rarely get too affected by a famous person's death. I don't have the same connection that others do. Maybe if I had some personal story with someone it would be different, but otherwise I'm mostly detached. As a dad, I tend to get more empathetic towards the kids left behind than anything.
How do others on here react? Has there been a certain death that hit home more than others? Was there a reason?
The first and most powerful celebrity death I really recall was watching Christa McAuliffe perish during the Challenger disaster on tv during grade school. Our teacher absolutely broke down and was inconsolable. I can still picture the whole event clearly.
I guess I am more shocked when a celebrity dies than I am when I read about a "normal" person dying...but no more sad. We're all just people.
here's what I do know...what's important to me isn't to you, etc...so I'm respectful of those who may have been touched by a celebrity...I don't know your journey and if Kobe's words or actions lifted you up at a time, that's your thing...I respect that. Not everyone has what I've been fortunate to have and maybe has had to look elsewhere for inspiration or a role model.