Stephanie Levac

(She/They)
Fans gather to pay tribute to late British singer Liam Payne, former member of the British pop band One Direction, in Berlin, Germany, Oct. 20, 2024. (AP Photo/Ebrahim Noroozi)

What fan culture and mourning can teach us about grief

Fan communities coping with a celebrity loss do several things that help their members feel supported and connected.

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