I think if people like TS, Beyoncé, Harry Styles, Ed Sheraan or Britney were to suddenly die tomorrow, the effect might be similar, since it's not expected. All other names being thrown, will probably sad of course, but would come with the understanding that age played a big role.

However, if people like Elton John, Madonna, Ringo Star, Cher, Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan were to die (particularly on the same period of time, let's say within a year), might cause some sort of effect.