There’s been a lot of eyerolling and giggling about the fans who started lining up for Thursday’s Twilight panel on Monday – but it was all (mostly) in good fun. But things took a dark turn today. The San Diego Union-Tribune reports that, in a rush to secure her place in line, the woman was crossing Harbor Drive against the light and hit by a SUV.
The Hollywood Reporter identified her as Twitter user @Mad4Hugh, who gives her name as Gisela G. UPDATE: Twilight fandom has set up a fund to help Gisela’s family with funeral expenses.
Comic-Con may very well be amazing – any con can be – but please remember to be safe! Nothing at SDCC, not even your place in line, is worth your life.
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3 responses so far ↓
1 eliz // Jul 10, 2012 at 4:55 pm
This is a horrible tragedy. I feel terrible for her fellow fans who knew her and were there with her.
2 Paula // Jul 11, 2012 at 7:10 am
So sad.
3 Arica // Jul 11, 2012 at 10:42 am
This is so very sad. I’m active in this fandom and ‘knew her’ through various message boards. Oh internets…
I will definitely be donating to her family later this week.
Arica
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