heroified

Overlooking a person's flaws and turning him/her into a hero.

Perhaps because we heroified Tiger Woods throughout his career, he felt that he could get away with all of his promiscuity.

heroified

(n) to be granted the title of hero or heroine by media, groups of individuals, and other popular culture
(n) the process of making an individual into a hero

Danica Patrick has been heroified because she has inspired more women to try racing