[Ammi]

Originally Posted by Pyramid*

That's the thing though. Whilst there is no need for the public to be informed of the ins and outs - because Amy led such a public life, and in the way that she did over the past years (for it has been that, and not her music/record sales that have kept her in the public eye) - that naturally leads to public interest -whether rightly so or not.

It is the very way in which she - and her father with his 'tv show' and riding on her coat tails, lent themselves to being in the spotlight - that has contributed in no small way in the interest now.

Of course I agree, that it is entirely personal matter as to whether she is regarded as an icon/legend etc: just as it is a personal matter as to whether she is regarded otherwise - and discussion shouldn't be stifled because not all opinions marry up.

If anything, as sad as this is for her parents and those who knew her personally - the one good thing (if it could ever be called that) - is Mitch's idea (reportedly - in case I'm accused of wild allegations!) of using monies from a poss 3rd album of unpublished songs to fund an addictions/rehab centre or suchlike. and in that case, the publicity surrounding her death will aid promotion of such a worthwhile cause.

I have had no respect for her father in the past, however he now as a lifetime to reflect over his actions and to whether this contributed or not to his daughters destructive lifestyle. As parents we will always find a way to blame everything on ourselves what we should/shouldn't/could have done, and I am sure this will haunt him forever. As to Amy's lifestyle, well whatever to blame, she has paid the ultimate price, with that the public/press should draw a line under the negative aspect and as you say concentrate on the positive of possibly helping other young people going the same direction. Like Jade Goddy's illness and death did for other females awareness. There is every point in drawing from the positive and none in drawing from the negative.
The public's obsession with dirt and scandal, whether true or not, I don't think they really care, is why the press stoop so low to gain their stories. So there's really no point in them then complaining that its not ethical