So, what drives this fascination with celebrity deaths, and why do we tend to notice when they seem to happen in clusters? It's probably because we identify with these larger-than-life figures in a way that we don't with ordinary people. We see them on our screens, listen to their music, and read about their lives - so, when they're gone, it feels like a little part of us is gone too.
And then, of course, there's the media factor - when a big star dies, it's all over the news and social media, making it seem like it's happening more often than it actually is. It's a classic case of availability heuristic, where we overestimate the importance or likelihood of something because it's fresh in our minds. But hey, being aware of this bias is the first step to not falling prey to it!
The Story Behind the Final Duet Between Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers
