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Lurid coverage of L'Wren Scott's death shows British tabloids at their worst

I was so afraid of this. These bastards have no shame, and it's only the beginning.

but it's nothing really new- come on- spectacular celebrity crash and burns have always been tabloid cat nip - why? because the people will pay for it.

I feel cheated without a white Ford Bronco...

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I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way.

We spent many wonderful years together and had made a great life for ourselves.

She had great presence and her talent was much admired, not least by me.

I have been touched by the tributes that people have paid to her, and also the personal messages of support that I have received.

I will never forget her,
Mick

i just saw this too - and found it curious that the photo he chose to include was of her alone- not the two of them together.

I think he wanted a picture that captured her spirit, which this one does. It's about her life, not their life together. As to the formal nature of the message, Mick is a very private person, for him to write this much is probably more than he feels comfortable with. I think we can all agree that there's no right or wrong in how people express their grief.

So well said, hbwriter. Spot-on, I think.

Jagger's statement was perfectly lovely and perfectly dignified.

that eloquence was from latebloomer - and yes it was beautifully put

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Lurid coverage of L'Wren Scott's death shows British tabloids at their worst

I was so afraid of this. These bastards have no shame, and it's only the beginning.

but it's nothing really new- come on- spectacular celebrity crash and burns have always been tabloid cat nip - why? because the people will pay for it.

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I think he wanted a picture that captured her spirit, which this one does. It's about her life, not their life together. As to the formal nature of the message, Mick is a very private person, for him to write this much is probably more than he feels comfortable with. I think we can all agree that there's no right or wrong in how people express their grief.

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Lurid coverage of L'Wren Scott's death shows British tabloids at their worst

I was so afraid of this. These bastards have no shame, and it's only the beginning.

but it's nothing really new- come on- spectacular celebrity crash and burns have always been tabloid cat nip - why? because the people will pay for it.

True, but the Leveson inquiry was meant to get rid of this type of tabloid behavior.

It hurts so many people regardless of how much £'s it can make. The UK press just not give a damn and if anything I (and thousands of others) are completely embarrassed by their actions.

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Reading through these posts I see a general disconnect between being a fan, enjoying the fantasy of the greatest band in the world and these people's real life troubles. By speculating you embarrass yourself, by stating the obvious you embarrass everyone here including the band. Comments contained here can only distance the tiny influence we may have in song choices et et.. BV is doing his best to fight off the censorship claims from some here but my point is self censorship or self control are in order instead. We don't need links, for example to every dirty detail in the press, certainly we all have the acumen to find these ourselves if we wish to.

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I think he wanted a picture that captured her spirit, which this one does. It's about her life, not their life together. As to the formal nature of the message, Mick is a very private person, for him to write this much is probably more than he feels comfortable with. I think we can all agree that there's no right or wrong in how people express their grief.

His sentiment was lovely. I have never seen him make such a personal gesture, I wasn't expecting anything at all from him.

I also agree somewhat with LadyJayne - I think the "great presence" was a little lacking, and would probably feel a little hurt too. But seeing that fashion and beauty was her thing, maybe that's a thoughtful compliment that she would like.

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Reading through these posts I see a general disconnect between being a fan, enjoying the fantasy of the greatest band in the world and these people's real life troubles. By speculating you embarrass yourself, by stating the obvious you embarrass everyone here including the band. Comments contained here can only distance the tiny influence we may have in song choices et et.. BV is doing his best to fight off the censorship claims from some here but my point is self censorship or self control are in order instead. We don't need links, for example to every dirty detail in the press, certainly we all have the acumen to find these ourselves if we wish to.

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I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way.

We spent many wonderful years together and had made a great life for ourselves.

She had great presence and her talent was much admired, not least by me.

I have been touched by the tributes that people have paid to her, and also the personal messages of support that I have received.

I will never forget her,
Mick

i just saw this too - and found it curious that the photo he chose to include was of her alone- not the two of them together.

I think he wanted a picture that captured her spirit, which this one does. It's about her life, not their life together. As to the formal nature of the message, Mick is a very private person, for him to write this much is probably more than he feels comfortable with. I think we can all agree that there's no right or wrong in how people express their grief.

So well said, hbwriter. Spot-on, I think.

Jagger's statement was perfectly lovely and perfectly dignified.

that eloquence was from latebloomer - and yes it was beautifully put

Think you'll find it was Treacle fingers who said it. Shows how easy it is to incorrectly report something I guess.

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Way too much speculation here. Sometimes it is appropriate to simply say nothing at all. We do not need to express our opinion about every situation or tragedy. Nature abhors a vacuum, and it's human nature to try to fill the void of things we don't know - or can't know - with our own speculation. But sometimes it is best to resist that natural urge and just let it be. Why can't we just agree that we can't possibly know what was in the mind of someone who chooses to take such horrific and tragic action?

i agree with the spirit of this in part, but i don't see any wild speculation here- just fans sharing their thoughts and feelings, which is natural. I don't think anyone claims to know what was in her mind, but on a fan board where dissection and opinion is sort of the purpose of it all, i actually think people here have been respectful, reflective and classy. There are facts here that can't be ignored - i don't see the problem with acknowledging them, as part of the process of shock and grief. Everybody approaches these things in their own way -some are more spiritual, some are more clinical and everything in between. And if some have opinions that stem from those, within the bounds of taste and decency, i'd say those observations are fine. But overall, again, i'm impressed with all of the voices here - everyone is just being who they are.

hb, you keep up that kind of level headed talk coupled with your measured and well thought approach and you could be a writer someday!

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Just as all the would-be censors around here expect to air their opinions freely, would they kindly allow others the same freedom?

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I personally think it is inappropriate for any of us to run wild with speculation and repeat what the tabloids are saying because right now Mick is in bad pain...no matter the circumstances, and if we care about MICK, the man, we should simply send positive, healing thoughts and prayers his way (and to her family and friends.)..nothing else should matter...this was someone very close to him, end of story...all of the gossip and guessing about this VERY PERSONAL MATTER is frankly disgusting.

where are people running wild with speculation? simply by citing high profile reports? where is the "gossip and guessing"? i think you are wildly overstating - these are highly public people that make news - a reasonable discussion of events hardly seems untoward. That's all that is happening here. Do you discuss the missing malaysian plane? crimea? those all have personal components as well- this is also a "news" story. Personally, i do not care about "MICK the man" (whatever that means) - I care about music. And i feel for *anyone* that must endure this sort of loss as an order of humanity - not because they are a rock star i admire.

If I'm tired of anything here it is the sanctimonious preaching about things that are not even happening - and being told what I *should* be feeling.

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I am still struggling to understand how my lover and best friend could end her life in this tragic way.

We spent many wonderful years together and had made a great life for ourselves.

She had great presence and her talent was much admired, not least by me.

I have been touched by the tributes that people have paid to her, and also the personal messages of support that I have received.

I will never forget her,
Mick

i just saw this too - and found it curious that the photo he chose to include was of her alone- not the two of them together.

I think he wanted a picture that captured her spirit, which this one does. It's about her life, not their life together. As to the formal nature of the message, Mick is a very private person, for him to write this much is probably more than he feels comfortable with. I think we can all agree that there's no right or wrong in how people express their grief.

So well said, hbwriter. Spot-on, I think.

Jagger's statement was perfectly lovely and perfectly dignified.

that eloquence was from latebloomer - and yes it was beautifully put

Think you'll find it was Treacle fingers who said it. Shows how easy it is to incorrectly report something I guess.

am i misreading this then?

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I think he wanted a picture that captured her spirit, which this one does. It's about her life, not their life together. As to the formal nature of the message, Mick is a very private person, for him to write this much is probably more than he feels comfortable with. I think we can all agree that there's no right or wrong in how people express their grief.

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Lurid coverage of L'Wren Scott's death shows British tabloids at their worst

I was so afraid of this. These bastards have no shame, and it's only the beginning.

but it's nothing really new- come on- spectacular celebrity crash and burns have always been tabloid cat nip - why? because the people will pay for it.

I feel cheated without a white Ford Bronco...

I'm assuming you're referring to OJ..who is safe and sound in prison where he should be!

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Way too much speculation here. Sometimes it is appropriate to simply say nothing at all. We do not need to express our opinion about every situation or tragedy. Nature abhors a vacuum, and it's human nature to try to fill the void of things we don't know - or can't know - with our own speculation. But sometimes it is best to resist that natural urge and just let it be. Why can't we just agree that we can't possibly know what was in the mind of someone who chooses to take such horrific and tragic action?

i agree with the spirit of this in part, but i don't see any wild speculation here- just fans sharing their thoughts and feelings, which is natural. I don't think anyone claims to know what was in her mind, but on a fan board where dissection and opinion is sort of the purpose of it all, i actually think people here have been respectful, reflective and classy. There are facts here that can't be ignored - i don't see the problem with acknowledging them, as part of the process of shock and grief. Everybody approaches these things in their own way -some are more spiritual, some are more clinical and everything in between. And if some have opinions that stem from those, within the bounds of taste and decency, i'd say those observations are fine. But overall, again, i'm impressed with all of the voices here - everyone is just being who they are.

hb, you keep up that kind of level headed talk coupled with your measured and well thought approach and you could be a writer someday!

a hard boiled writer maybe.

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Lurid coverage of L'Wren Scott's death shows British tabloids at their worst

I was so afraid of this. These bastards have no shame, and it's only the beginning.

but it's nothing really new- come on- spectacular celebrity crash and burns have always been tabloid cat nip - why? because the people will pay for it.

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Way too much speculation here. Sometimes it is appropriate to simply say nothing at all. We do not need to express our opinion about every situation or tragedy. Nature abhors a vacuum, and it's human nature to try to fill the void of things we don't know - or can't know - with our own speculation. But sometimes it is best to resist that natural urge and just let it be. Why can't we just agree that we can't possibly know what was in the mind of someone who chooses to take such horrific and tragic action?

i agree with the spirit of this in part, but i don't see any wild speculation here- just fans sharing their thoughts and feelings, which is natural. I don't think anyone claims to know what was in her mind, but on a fan board where dissection and opinion is sort of the purpose of it all, i actually think people here have been respectful, reflective and classy. There are facts here that can't be ignored - i don't see the problem with acknowledging them, as part of the process of shock and grief. Everybody approaches these things in their own way -some are more spiritual, some are more clinical and everything in between. And if some have opinions that stem from those, within the bounds of taste and decency, i'd say those observations are fine. But overall, again, i'm impressed with all of the voices here - everyone is just being who they are.

hb, you keep up that kind of level headed talk coupled with your measured and well thought approach and you could be a writer someday!

a hard boiled writer maybe.

With a critical eye and a knack at solving crime...

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Witness, I think you greatly underestimate the proportion of those here who *do* care about the man as a human being, as well as appreciating his professional gifts, though usually not knowing him personally. In my view, most of us do care, whatever category of yours we might fit into, and on whichever other matters we may disagree.