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When I die, please remove me from Facebook

You wasted a life on Facebook, why wouldn’t you waste a death on Facebook?

On Feb 13, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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How Facebook removes your humanity

If social media seems unfeeling, it's our own fault.

On Jan 2, 2015 by Gillian Branstetter

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Slain teen’s family sues funeral home over YouTube ad

At the time of the funeral, the 13-year-old's mother was reportedly inconsolable, crying out “My baby got robbed from me!” 

On Oct 18, 2013 by Miles Klee

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Egyptians mourn riot on YouTube

Egyptians gathered at YouTube to mourn and discuss the soccer game riots.

On Feb 2, 2012 by Fruzsina Eördögh

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Facebook keeps memories alive after death

When Jenna Ness died her friends immediately flocked to her Facebook profile. This is a story about life, death and mourning in the digital age.

On Jan 13, 2012 by Justin Franz

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Mourning Ben Breedlove

The world mourns the brave teen who touched the world with his heartfelt videos. 

On Dec 29, 2011 by Austin Powell

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YouTube floods with Winehouse tributes

Youtubers have flooded the site with tributes to the late singer.

On Jul 25, 2011 by Fruzsina Eördögh

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