Expected nothing less from the suits running the game. Too scared of any potential criticism for "not showing enough respect". Would have been a far bigger sign of respect to carry on IMO.
Minutes silence, black armbands. Could even play the chuffing national anthem for all I care. Shouldn't her life be celebrated? In most people's views she's done an incredible job, had an incredible life and (although I don't understand it myself) has undoubtedly been a source of some comfort/enjoyment to many. Dying at 96 is no tragedy.
But no, let's all be fooking miserable instead. I mean we probably could all do with a bit more misery in our lives. It has all been sunshine and roses the last few years after all