Everyone has heard about the sudden death of Heath Ledger. Being a celebrity, his death has received more attention than any other Joe Blow's death would. Celebrities seem to receive more attention for mistakes and everyday events that happen in their lives due to the public's odd obsession to know. (I am one of those people in the public) Ledger was most famous for his role in 'Brokeback Mountain,' where he broke barriers by portraying a gay cowboy having a secret love affair with fellow actor, Jake Gyllenhaal.
In the wake of Ledger's death, the media has been all over it. From the Internet, magazines, and news to E! True Hollywood, you can't escape the thought of it. I was watching VH1 when I saw something brand new and was a little baffled by it to say the least. During the commercial breaks there were commercials of condolences to Ledger's family and friends. I know this is meant to be a polite gesture in honor of him, but seriously, I think this is going too far. I'm sure Ledger's family and friends appreciate the support and concern, but they already hear about it in the news, radio, and read about it in the papers and the Internet. Why should they have to see it during a commercial break? I already think that celebrities' lives are broadcast too much, but a death is not something that should be displayed everywhere at every moment of the day. How can family and friends be expected to move through the grief process when it is in their face 24/7?
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Good point. When is enough, enough? I had the same thoughts when watching the Heath Ledger coverage. It's as if everyone in the media has to get in their two cents, even if it's inappropriate.
--Prof. Flournoy
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