Once they have worn out their welcome with the fans (Through gaffes, demands, poor performances, Bad decisions, etc) they are WORTH MUCH MORE to their handlers as “The Late Great”. Witness the HUGE Surge of Downloads and cd sales immediately after the death of a diva.
I hope I don’t sound TOO cynical.
Heck, Elvis made more money dead than he did when he was alive(IIRC)
Michael Jackson's records were near non existent when he died.
The added Plus is dead stars are easier to manage.....
Hmmmmmm Bye Bye BounCEE