Which recent death of a celebrity has proven the most shocking or upsetting to you?

“David Bowie left a big impact on the music industry. He was an extraordinary artist. I’m familiar with his tunes through my brother, and I think he was absolutely great, and it’s sad that he’s gone.”

Alan Smith

“I have been a big fan of Prince since childhood, so his death stunned me. His passing just seemed so sudden. I have so many memories of him. His music was awesome.”

Terea Fields,

2300 block of Mountain Street

“I was traumatized when Prince died. He meant everything to me. I fell in love with him when [the album] ‘Controversy’ came out in 1981.”

Monique Wells,

West Philadelphia

“David Bowie left a big impact on the music industry. He was an extraordinary artist. I’m familiar with his tunes through my brother, and I think he was absolutely great, and it’s sad that he’s gone.”

Alan Smith,

Broad and Jackson streets

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“I was traumatized when Prince died. He meant everything to me. I fell in love with him when [the album] ‘Controversy’ came out in 1981.”

Monique Wells
“I have been a big fan of Prince since childhood, so his death stunned me. His passing just seemed so sudden. I have so many memories of him. His music was awesome.”

Terea Fields