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The public reaction is a complex tapestry of genuine empathy and the uncomfortable mechanics of modern media consumption. Social media feeds flood with condolences from colleagues, fans, and institutions, a digital memorial that is both heartfelt and, at times, performative. Meanwhile, news outlets walk a tightrope, striving to report the fact with respect while the relentless 24-hour cycle hungers for more details, more context, more of a story that is, at its core, simply and terribly private. This collision of private grief and public spectacle is a defining challenge of our era.
