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Yash explains why he skipped fan’s funeral after suicide note
Actor Yash has said he stayed away from the funeral of a 25-year-old fan who died by suicide in Karnataka in 2021 because he feared his presence could encourage others to take…
The Story in Brief
Actor Yash has said he stayed away from the funeral of a 25-year-old fan who died by suicide in Karnataka in 2021 because he feared his presence could encourage others to take the same step. Appearing on the show 'Aap Ki Adalat', Yash said he felt attending would send the wrong message: that an extreme act could get a celebrity's attention.
The fan, Ramakrishna from Mandya district, left a note reportedly expressing a wish for Yash and former Chief Minister Siddaramaiah to attend his funeral. Siddaramaiah went. Yash said the decision was difficult and he felt sad, but he wanted to avoid creating an unhealthy precedent. He added he prefers to meet fans who achieve something positive.
The Indian Opinion
Yash's reasoning is being painted as cold, but the logic is hard to dismiss. A celebrity's presence at a suicide funeral could be misread as a reward by impressionable fans. The actor chose long-term responsibility over short-term sympathy. Still, the real question remains unasked: what is being done to address the distress that drives a young person to such a note?
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com
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