Second Worker Dies -- Madonna Breaks Down

Madonna took a moment during her concert in Italy last night to pay tribute to the two men who died constructing her stage in France earlier in the day.



Madonna cried as she called the loss "tragic" and said she was "devastated to be in any way associated with anyone suffering."



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61. I agree with AC. The applauding was very strange to me. AND by no means is Madonna responsible for what happened. The contracting firm is, she had nothing to do with the building.

Posted at 11:38AM on Jul 17th 2009 by dont get it

62. Okay, for all of you who say that looking at her causes suffering...... I PRAY to look that good at 50 and still be able to do what she does. Stop being jealous and get a life.

I am sure that Madonna will provide compensation to the families of the victims. Also, they would not be able to sue her directly. Depending on why the crane broke will determine was it faulty manufacturing? Then they would be able to sue the manufacturer. If not it would unfortunately continue to be a tragic accident.

Posted at 11:41AM on Jul 17th 2009 by VHahl81

63. Madonna has compassion, bottom line, unlike many of the immature posters here who are incapable of real feelings who hide behind their comments. These small minded people don't know how to make the world a better place; they don't have the mental capacity to understand goodness and love and actually enjoy seeing others suffer. It's haters like you that contribute to all the misery and evil in this world. Love and kindness will prevail though....Your true fans love you Madonna! :-)

Posted at 11:43AM on Jul 17th 2009 by Nonie

64. I have an idea for Madonna. If she's that heartbroken over what happened, then donate the proceeds of her concert in France to the families of the men who died.
Secondly, to everyone who is saying "they probably didn't understand her, there's a language barrier," then WHY go to an English speaking woman's concert. I know "I" wouldn't go to a concert that was all in Japanese...b/c I wouldn't understand what the hell was going on! I understand she's universally popular...but if she's CRYING on stage...that's usually a UNIVERSAL sign that someone is sad or upset. Even if they didn't understand English, once they heard her tearing up/crying...it should have been a sign to shut up b/c she was saying something of relevance. Just my opinion.

Posted at 11:46AM on Jul 17th 2009 by Lori

65. And to think that everybody thinks she's the worst actress that ever lived. She earned an Oscar for this phony breakdown.

Posted at 9:17AM on Jul 28th 2009 by Mike Hunt

66. If she doesn't want to cause suffering, she should retire from singing.

Posted at 11:46AM on Jul 17th 2009 by Jess

67. You are mean. Why such a heat ??? Do you actualy realise that after MJ dies there is no other legend than Madonna if she is gone,?? the showbizz will be verry boring

Posted at 11:52AM on Jul 17th 2009 by Arman

68. MODANNA SUCKS.. SHE NEEDS TO CANCEL HER SHOWS AND GIVE ALL THAT MONEY TO THE FAMILIES WHO LOST THERE LOVED ONES..

Posted at 12:42PM on Jul 17th 2009 by Reyna

69. I agree with Nonie, This world is slowly going to hell because of cold, selfish, mean idiots who sit behind their computer screens speeding hate! Madonna has more heart then all of you put together. I was a fan of hers in the 80's but not into her music anymore. But for Christ sake, she's more human and caring then any any of you hater demons could ever pretend to be. You immature hate spreading people make me sick!


54. Madonna has compassion, bottom line, unlike many of the immature posters here who are incapable of real feelings who hide behind their comments. These small minded people don't know how to make the world a better place; they don't have the mental capacity to understand goodness and love and actually enjoy seeing others suffer. It's haters like you that contribute to all the misery and evil in this world. Love and kindness will prevail though....Your true fans love you Madonna! :-)


Posted at 11:43AM on Jul 17th 2009 by Nonie

Posted at 12:08PM on Jul 17th 2009 by sugarbee

70. She was supposed to cancel the show and apparently the manager insisted her to keep going on.

Posted at 12:26PM on Jul 17th 2009 by R

71. how straight up inappropriate....madge and her ego...i just can't stand her,,,,dreadful cow!!

Posted at 12:12PM on Jul 17th 2009 by D

72. She is so stupid. She is not a good person and a horrible mother.

Posted at 12:13PM on Jul 17th 2009 by Tammy

73. Thats what happens when you tangle with VIDEODROME - just ask James Woods.

Posted at 3:12PM on Jul 17th 2009 by John Galt for President 2012

74. I meant spreading hate, of course. And by the way cold hearted idiots, She has nooooo responsibility to pay them anything. She probably will compensate them, but she is in no way obligated to. She wasn't there and has nothing to do with the stage production company. They could be sued if there was negligence, but that has nothing to do with Madonna. But I guess if you have the mind of an evil grade schooler, you wouldn't understand that. You haters do not know Madonna so if you think her tears are phony, it's because you yourself have no sympathy for others so you just can't understand it.

Posted at 12:26PM on Jul 17th 2009 by sugarbee

75. i want to punch madonna in the kidneys.

Posted at 12:34PM on Jul 17th 2009 by pat

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