I think his death had a lot to do with his fame granted! However the same can be said for Judy Garland and Marolyn Monroe! The reason they're remembered isn't the sole reason they are remembered though Judy in Wizard... Marolyn in The White Dress and most people know James Dean from Rebel or that he was the king of cool! Olga Korbut is the most famous gymnast yet she was never the best, George Best will always be remembered for his football aswell as his drunken exploits and in years to come Lea Salonga will be remembered for her Disney work more than as Kim in Saigon!
Jesus Loves You... Everybody else thinks you're an idiot!