The same questions were asked when Princess Diana and John F. Kennedy Jr. met their untimely deaths. Their demises were unfortunate and sad but not any more than the passing on of other humans. She was infinitely more valuable to the world than a Princess and an American stud, yet her death on was quickly accepted and forgotten. Widespread fame and wealth do not make death more special or painful, but unfortunately no one seems to understand that truth. Perhaps my view comes from a more firm grip on reality.
Death is natural and happens to everyone - just as life does.
I hold little patience toward those who can't deal with losses, especially national or international ones that should only affect those directly related. The most any outsider can do is extend sympathy toward the family and friends who lost a loved one. After that, it's simple - get over it. I've had to deal with death quite extensively this year as I've had to come to terms with the passing of my brother, grandmother and a childhood friend. Times were tough, but I didn't let my will to live be buried in pain.