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In March 2007, Hong Kong movie star Andy Lau attended a joyous event organised by Andy World Club, his official fanclub. There, he played games, chatted with fans and took photos - including one with Yang Lijuan, a Chinese fan who had travelled from her hometown of Gansu province in China to meet her lifelong idol.Everything seemed fine.
This is not just a story on one of the most extreme and tragic examples of what celebrity obsession can lead to, it is also a cautionary tale - about the incredible power media wields and the incredible damage it inflicts.Follow #PopVultures Podcast episodes here every month:
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