Following my previous post, about people's reaction to Michael Jackson's (apparent) death, I've been wondering which public figures' deaths I would/will find shocking, sad, or even devastating?
Absurdly in a way, the first person that comes to my mind is Fidel Castro. I have never been a Communist Party member and have long had criticisms of his rule in Cuba - as well as great admiration. He has been in power (okay, now self-sidelined) since before JFK was US President. The "end of an era" cliche will never be truer. It will feel - for a few weeks only, maybe - as the end of socialism.
Other public figures - well, sudden deaths of anyone young always feel tragic... But someone else have a go and suggest someone.
