Frankly, I've been taken by surprise over the outpouring of grief over Prince's death. I was not a fan of his music and didn't know much about him despite the fact that I was born and raised in Minnesota and moved back there after my military career ended.
I suppose this public display is not unusual given the state of celebrity worship we are experiencing these days. But then, I'm reminded of the death and funeral of Rudolph Valentino in 1926. I guess everything old is new again.
Anyway, I'm sure Prince's family members and close friends are feeling genuine grief and, for them, I am sympathetic.
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