[Penguin Emeritus]

Originally Posted by bombaysaffires

Because Stevie likely brings a circus with her. I always think of Chrissie Hynde's comment when they toured together that "it's like traveling with Liz Taylor".

Also, Stevie draws the press, even when not trying. So if she flew in, and anyone saw her at the airport or wherever, someone would alert the press. And someone would surely see her at the hospital, no matter how hard they tried. And to make sure she DIDN"T get seen would require the family and the hospital etc to put in a lot of effort...which I'm sure the family had no desire to provide nor the ability given their emotional state. It sounds like the stroke was unexpected and I'm sure there was a lot of scrambling and phone calls etc and who needs a big star making it more of a cluster. Not that that would be Stevie's intent, but it would be what would happen. And for what gain, really? To make Stevie feel better? That's nice and all, but this was private and family only, as it should have been. I don't doubt Stevie's sincere feelings, but.... this was not about her in the least. And her presence would have been a totally unnecessary distraction and strain on resources.

Bingo.

--Lis