"Celebrities can have a major impact on our lives through their work, which can create a sense of connection, but because the relationship is one-sided, it can make grieving feel complex and a bit confusing," said Heather Hagen, a licensed marriage and family therapist and executive director of outpatient services with Newport Healthcare.
"As fans, we can feel very close and connected to celebrities despite not actually knowing them personally," explained licensed marriage and family therapist Becky Stuempfig. "There's a safety in feeling connected to the image that the celebrity portrays of themselves without having to manage the complexities of an intimate, real-life relationship."
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