讓我們深入了解因名人過世而哀傷的心理學。 Dig into the psychology of grief surrounding celebrity deaths.
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It is common to see an outpouring of grief all over the world following the passing of a major celebrity. However, one might wonder _(1)_ people are so deeply saddened by the loss of someone they have never met.
Generally, grief emerges when someone you’re familiar with passes away, _(2)_, a family member or a partner. However, when it comes to celebrities, people still feel connected with them through their work. This bond between the public and celebrities is called a “parasocial relationship.” It involves strong emotions and interests from one party toward the other, which are generally not returned from the celebrity. The songs of celebrities, _(3)_ some people depend for support, can have deep significance in a fan’s life. In some cases, fans may project their feelings onto fictional characters played by celebrities in entertainment. Naturally, the _(4)_ of the real person may create an empty feeling among those who felt emotionally attached to the character the celebrity portrayed.
a parasocial [ ˌpærəˈsoʃəl ] relationship擬社會人際互動 party [ ˈpɑrtɪ ] n. 一方 project... onto sb將（情感）投射到某人身上 portray [ pɔrˈtre ] vt. 飾演，扮演
Mourningcollectively connects people to a larger community. It brings people closer and reminds them what they have in common. While it’s normal to feel sad about celebrity deaths, it’s vital to _(5)_ negative feelings. After all, we should appreciate the positive memories or experiences a celebrity has given us.
