> Thanks! What role does charisma play in the "mourning" of these pivotal people, by larger number of those who appreciate their skills and contributions? Certainly, in the death of people like Princess Diana, or Elvis, charisma played a very large part. >
Apart from charisma, passing away at one's peak makes a huge difference, methinks. Ritchie"s passing is saddening but in the sense of Pataudi's passing away. If something were to happen to Linus now...
