Grief Digger

A person who capitalises on the public grief surrounding a celebrity's death for attention or personal gain.

When a well-known person dies, within minutes a Grief Digger posts a photo of themselves with the famous person, exaggerating their personal connection to them, claiming a close friendship or partial credit for their achievements that can no longer be verified by the deceased. Similar to a Gold Digger, their ulterior motives are in stark contrast to their outward sincerity.

"RIP my friend. We shared many happy times together. You inspired me and I inspired you."
No, you didn't. You're a Grief Digger. You had a brief chat and a selfie with them at ComicCon, which had a long-lasting impact on you, and they instantly forgot you.

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