No one is a bigger fan of Harper than me, and no one was more upset at the news she is dying of cancer. I can understand her opening up to People Magazine. But this continuing tour of talk shows I find disturbing. In recent years she hasn't been in the public eye much, except for some stage work. This blitz of appearances in which she discusses her situation, I mean, how much is overkill?
I realize people deal with terrible news in different ways, but is it absolutely necessary to put everything out there all the time? How is this supposed to help others?
What happened to a quiet, dignified response to adversity? If anything, these appearances add to the frustration of the fan, who is unable to do anything. Send money to battle cancer? How many billions have been donated and cancer seems just as deadly.
I remember Michael Landon made one final visit to the Tonight Show to say goodbye. Patrick Swayzee battled his disease privately. If a celebrity has diabetes and wants to spread the word that it is a treatable disease, that is helpful. But a terminal disease with no hope--shouldn't one conserve their energy and prepare for the inevitable? It just seems like shows are using her tragedy for a ratings boost and she's cooperating.
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