AP to Britney: We Have Your Obit Ready to Go!

Britney SpearsBritney Spears hasn't died, but the Associated Press has an obituary already written, should something happen to the "at-risk" former pop star.

TMZ spoke to AP Entertainment Editor Jesse Washington who confirmed the news. Washington told Us Weekly, "We would never wish any type of misfortune on anybody and hope that we would never have to use it until 50 years from now, but if something were to happen, we would have to be prepared."

It is not uncommon for news organizations like AP to have obituaries prepared for high-profile people -- the unusual thing is that they're usually prepped for the very sick or aged.





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76. Calm down everyone. It's standard procedure. ALL newspapers and magazines have pre-written obits for famous ones. That's just how they operate. It's so everyone isn't scrambling around wasting time on fact-checking when someone famous unexpectedly dies. It's just standard operating procedure in the business.

Posted at 7:28PM on Jan 17th 2008 by monkeynoodle

77. weak

Posted at 7:34PM on Jan 17th 2008 by Vanity Killz

78.
Brit,
I don't want you to die. I want you to LIVE and by LIVE I mean life, have fun, get together with your family, go use your money and get away from the pest photographers. Go to a private island where no one knows you and get to know yourself and the intentions of those around you.

If you drink and RX pill it up your looks will hit the wall faster then you will believe.
Men say nice things to insecure girls-women, Adnan and the leach that ratted your every move to Ryan On Air, he does not have your health and friendship in mind. It sucks to get used.
You don't need that. Brit you need to find your joy and start living.
I can think of 2 reasons to find your "Healthy Happiness"! Shawn & JJ but most of all they need a clear stable Mommy.
I am sure they cry for you. Don't let them miss childhood. You know how tat feels?

I hope the paps boycott you for your own good.

Posted at 7:44PM on Jan 17th 2008 by Rusty Vain

79. It's only a matter of time really...
www.BritneyPushingDaisies.com

Posted at 7:55PM on Jan 17th 2008 by SteveAx

80. The world at large ought to be ashamed of themselves for using this obviously sick woman as media fodder and entetainment. Shes a has been pop star who obviously needs help and instead of someone stepping up to help her, every media outlet from print, online and television has used this as either a lead story or as a teaser. Even a suppsedly well respected " Dr. Phil" got in on the action for his own ratings. Someone whether it be parental, Kevin Federline, her management or her hanger on posse of loser friends needs to do the RIGHT thing and petiton the court to have her committed and treated for the sake of her children and her and frankly the good of us all who have this garbage shoved down our throats.

Posted at 7:48PM on Jan 17th 2008 by Kristina

81. Every newspaper, magazine in the country have obits for every high-profile personality, regardlss of age. They are always prepared whenever it happens.

Posted at 7:59PM on Jan 17th 2008 by Marie

82. twisted. and funny, lol

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83. Okay this is beyond sick. Leave the poor woman alone! Are all these trash tabs trying to get her killed? There should be laws against this stalking. Just because she sold records shouldn't mean her private life is up for grabs. Take pics when shes at functions but otherwise leave her the eff alone already. The paps that stalk her are nothin more than bottom feeders that couldn't make it in the real photography world.

Posted at 8:16PM on Jan 17th 2008 by amelie

84. 20. whats with the friggin reno 911 glasses shes always wearing???? Gotta hide them bloodshot eyes

Posted at 5:45PM on Jan 17th 2008 by britneysucks

IF YOU HAD ALL OF THOSE FRIGGIN' CAMERA FLASHES IN YOUR EYES YOU'D WEAR THEM TOO DUMB ASS.

Posted at 8:34PM on Jan 17th 2008 by Anon

85. Non-story. Obituary writers have obits ready to go for every celebrity. Even you, Harvey. They have to have them ready in case something happens. Take it from the friend of a former obit writer who did a little ghostwriting on them with her. You are really stretching here.

Posted at 8:37PM on Jan 17th 2008 by Eric

86. Let's just hope when the day comes, they are only printing hers & not innocent people. What if she goes ballistic on the paps & instead of wielding an umbrella, grabs a semi-automatic instead? Who knows anymore & who really cares? It's all just a big game to her, & I for 1 have gone from being interested, to feeling REALLY bad for her, to not caring any more. There are so many people who could do so many things to help her, yet nobody does, If she doesn't care, & her entourage doesn't care, then why should the public care? Let her crash & burn all by herself. I think she would love to know that she goes out just like Anna Nicole.

Posted at 8:51PM on Jan 17th 2008 by kelaud

87. This is very sad. The girl needs help. But I don't blame people 1 bit for not supporting her. She's sick, she has to realize that on some level and yet SHE STILL REFUSES TO EVEN ADMIT THAT SHE MIGHT HAVE A PROBLEM! You can't help someone who doesn't want to be helped. Unless she is forcibly committed, I see a slow and sad demise for the once Pop Princess.

Posted at 8:53PM on Jan 17th 2008 by DinkyD

88. WHY IN THE HELL ARE YOU REPORTING ON THIS!!!!!! SERIOUSLY.......... LET BRITNEY DO HER OWN THING AND QUIT REPORTING IF SHE GOES TO A GAS STATION OR TO A GROCERY STORE OR TO THE BATHROOM! GET A LIFE PEOPLE......................................................................................................!!!!

Posted at 8:55PM on Jan 17th 2008 by Matt-Wisconsin

89. Shame on you, TMZ. TMI.

Posted at 9:28PM on Jan 17th 2008 by mamacita

90. 26. how disgusting. I wish someone could help her.

She don't WANT the help, that's the problem. She has to help herself FIRST... but Brit brat just won't have it! She's completely nuts and will be dead sometime this year, probably by spring.

Posted at 10:03PM on Jan 17th 2008 by Chris S

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