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(n). Almost exclusively limited to the rich and/or famous, the farewell tour refers to the media circus that occurs when a celebrity passes away. Recent examples include Michael Jackson and Sen. Edward Kennedy. For the event to truly be considered a farewell tour, the corpse must lay in state somewhere for a short time, then be moved at least once, either to lay in state elsewhere or, ultimately to their viewing and/or funeral service. It is customary for large groups of mourners heretofore unknown by the deceased and family to flock to the stops along the way in an effort to catch a little "contact fame"...
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