The Changing Impact
When such news breaks, the first reaction is disbelief.
"No... that's awful."
You refresh the page.
You check another source.
You hope it was a mistake.
But then the confirmation started coming in. You start holding your hand. They started working. The memories flooded social media.
And suddenly, the truth becomes undeniable.
They left.
There are special kinds of grief: the grief of losing someone you never knew, but somehow knew. It is quiet, but deep. Subtle, but unique.
You might find yourself staring blankly.
Maybe you've watched old videos, interviews, performances, and speeches.
Maybe you've felt an unexpected lump in your throat.
It's okay.
Because it's not just celebrity news.