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The entertainment sector has experienced a great loss of one of its most shining stars; thereby the world has already started to mourn that actress. The first to show their respect was Elizabeth Banks, who between sobs, commended the deceased as a significant person in culture, fashion, art, and women.
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A very emotional tribute has been given by Elizabeth Banks to a deceased actress who has indeed made the entire Hollywood and even more, the world feel very sad. “Her death has affected the entire industry; it has been like losing an idol for the various generations of actors and the audiences, and the artists who could not even be so close as to name their collaboration with her because the artistic-cultural impact could never be so…” Banks not clearly referred to the dead actress. “She was a delight to work with and I regard it as a very lucky and proud opportunity to work in a profession that has allowed me to meet her and to be under her light,” Banks said while sharing her emotional thoughts on their relationship. The strong feelings voiced by Banks suggest the great personal and professional respect in which human-like it feels the iconic character held.
A multitude of grief shared by many people quickly and without interruption came down on Banks’s post. One of the internet users very fearlessly expressed what probably was the majority human mood when he wrote, “the ultimate best of the best!!! huge loss; just like I lost my favourite aunt.” Such an analogy to family highlights the very close bond that people experienced with the actress though their really limited connection with her was just through her movies and series. An anonymous, yet, loud voice among the netizens, simply reinforced the feeling many expressed by saying “absolutely heartbroken,” while tagging the star as “one of a kind,” which vibe was also confirmed by another user who said, like, “I’m with you mummy she was terrific.”
The most sullen comments were concern the qualities that the actress possessed that made her unique and most loved. One of the commentators acknowledged her as being “one of a kind and brilliant artist who always remained true to her,” thus pointing to a trait that was very appealing to her audience. Another commenter bestowed her with women’s like qualities of an inspirer, saying she was a very creative and innovative person to whom a briefcase, top hat, and boot could be symbols of her modern, sophisticated, and powerful lifestyle. The phrase “She was never out of style ever” completely wraps her allure that, on the one side, affected the public’s taste in clothes and, on the other, stayed in the cultural mind.
The unexpected and devastating nature of the news was a sentiment that was broadly shared. One internet user recounted a very moving personal incident, saying “No way 😢. I was just watching Father of the Bride last night 😓. So sad!!” This comment shows how the work of the actress is still very much alive in people’s lives, therefore, the loss may not be felt so close and personal. The collective sadness is so powerful that finally one user expressed it this way, “one strong powerful independent woman who made me her follower,” thus, keeping her among role models.
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Amidst all the praise, there were a few comments that seemed to redirect the focus, but the flood of love and memories from people just drowned those remarks. It was an obvious case of the ruling narrative being the one of great life and amazing career celebration. One user making the comparison with another legend said that she was, as Tina Turner sang, “simply the best”. Elizabeth Banks’s tribute and the massive wave of support it prompted are strong reminders of a woman who was more than an actress but a genuine force whose impact will certainly be felt for many more years to come. Assertions like the one from Banks do not require further amplification as they have already made the point so clearly and loudly that the the golden lady’s imprint on the industry and fame is nothing but massive, indeed.