“Michael Jackson took on the martyr’s mantle once worn by Diana, Princess of Wales.”
Jul 012009
Michael Jackson memorial statue planned for Harrods, says Mohamed Fayed
In case you are wondering: By Michael Jackson’s own account, he and Princess Diana were friends. No, his song “Dirty Diana” was not about the princess, but she liked it.
“[Princess] Diana’s funeral may not have pioneered the use of applause where once silence reigned, but it made the practice acceptable and respectable.”
“When a celebrity dies, the media now knows how to build a dramatic tragedy around it. But who determines the length of the play?” I grieve, therefore I am
Sep 102006
A commentary about public mourning for “Crocodile Hunter” Steve Irwin and others, including Princess Diana:
Crikey! He was only a TV presenter
Here’s an article with the original quote comparing Irwin to Diana: It’s like JFK or Diana for kids: mother
And another article about mass grieving for Diana and others: Experts ponder public grief over Irwin
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