Death is a terrible experience for anyone and everyone involved, all the more reason why CNN shouldn't sensationalize the issue. Specifically, I'm talking about Heath Ledger's over exposed tragedy. I'm not saying CNN shouldn't cover the story entirely, but they should have been respectable of all parties involved, especially considering the family and child Heath left behind. CNN should have given the story a true reflection of how this 28 year old talented actor passed away, moments before his debut as the Joker in Batman's "The Dark Knight".
In fact, they should get their facts straight before tripping back and forth about allegations on drug abuse and sleeping problems.
I myself, have always loved Heath Ledger as an actor, from his starring role on "A Knight's Tale" to his award winning performance on "Brokeback Mountain," and I didn't appreciate all the media hoopla that CNN was bombarding the public with. Tuning into CNN at the moment of the incident, I witnessed the screen split into four sections, simultaneously penetrating the the mysteries of an actor's death. There was live feed of the building where Ledger was found, a gossip columnist speculating about the circumstances of his death, bullet points of vital information, and a news ticker. The bullet points changed from reporting suicide to accidental death.
And I love how the Larry King special on CNN involved the professional geniuses of "People" Magazine, "Access Hollywood", and Dr. Drew from the reality show "Celebrity Rehab" to analyze and report on Heath's death.
It is excessive. That is all I have to say. How much juice does CNN seriously think they can squeeze from this tragedy? Their website alone boasts 80 stories and news feeds about the death. The last update just being a little over a week ago, which is rather silly when considering the calamity happened on January 22nd 2008... almost 9 months ago. When is it enough?
In fact, they should get their facts straight before tripping back and forth about allegations on drug abuse and sleeping problems.
I myself, have always loved Heath Ledger as an actor, from his starring role on "A Knight's Tale" to his award winning performance on "Brokeback Mountain," and I didn't appreciate all the media hoopla that CNN was bombarding the public with. Tuning into CNN at the moment of the incident, I witnessed the screen split into four sections, simultaneously penetrating the the mysteries of an actor's death. There was live feed of the building where Ledger was found, a gossip columnist speculating about the circumstances of his death, bullet points of vital information, and a news ticker. The bullet points changed from reporting suicide to accidental death.
And I love how the Larry King special on CNN involved the professional geniuses of "People" Magazine, "Access Hollywood", and Dr. Drew from the reality show "Celebrity Rehab" to analyze and report on Heath's death.
It is excessive. That is all I have to say. How much juice does CNN seriously think they can squeeze from this tragedy? Their website alone boasts 80 stories and news feeds about the death. The last update just being a little over a week ago, which is rather silly when considering the calamity happened on January 22nd 2008... almost 9 months ago. When is it enough?
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