26 June 2009
With the passing of Ed McMahon a few days ago and the passing of Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson just yesterday I thought I would put down a few thoughts.
First, I am really very upset with comments that people have to make about this. Whether or not you like a celebrity, they just so happen to be somebody’s loved one. Somebody is mourning over their death. And because they are in the public eye, of course the news is going to make something of it. It is news. It is sad. No matter who dies, it’s sad to lose a loved one.
I think it gives us all a dose of reality that tells us just how mortal we all really are. No matter how famous a person may be, they are subject to the same fate as the rest of us. But it doesn’t lessen the loss one may feel for them.
I notice most negative comments are being made about Michael Jackson, not so much Ed or Farrah. But what the younger crowd seems to not be thinking about is that Michael’s death was both untimely and unexpected. So they have to realize there is going to be a shock factor involved with this. Ed McMahon was rather old and not doing so well. And of course we all knew just how much Farrah was suffering with her cancer. It was just a matter of time for her. But even her death was untimely, in this day and age her death at 62 years of age, is still on the young side.
But these people were famous, they were household names. Is it wrong to feel compassion for their families and to feel a little grief oneself over their death’s?
Let’s take Michael’s death here because this is the one that has me most upset. People are calling him names, saying he was a pervert, that he was weird and their comments are who cares that he died. Well, first of all, he was found Not Guilty on the molestation charges and I for one never believed them in the first place. And yes, Michael did seem to have some personal problems. But he was also the king of pop, he rocked our generation with some of the best music we have ever had. He was a very talented performer and music just wouldn’t be the same without his contribution.
Michael has been in the public eye since he was 5 years old. That means he has been in the public eye for the past 45 years. That is a long time. He lived in a glass house or glass bubble, whatever the term is. And no matter what he did was scrutinized and made headline news around the world. But what people seem to forget is that he was a human being just like the rest of us. And he had a soul just like the rest of us. I for one hope and pray that he cared for his soul and that he is in heaven. No one knows for sure, that is between him and God. But it is my hope and prayer.
But can’t we all just bow our heads and pay a little tribute to what these fine folks brought into our lives? Ed McMahon with his “Heeeeeeeere’s Johnny” phrase, Farrah with her beautiful looks and her gorgeous locks, and Michael for all the fine music he brought into our lives.
I for one am saddened by the loss of each one of these celebrities. And I for one am thankful for the entertainment they brought into my life. And it is my prayer that each one of them may Rest In Peace.
So for now…
