I disagree
There are hundreds of similar stories in every major city in the world. Many more spread throughout smaller towns and rural areas. This story is so big only because of the celebrity value. I suppose it is human nature to be fascinated by failings of celebrity, but it is not a positive side of human nature. That people crave these "how the mighty have fallen" stories represents our failure to be better people.
Man, count the number of shots of Anna Nicole Smith's chest you can find on CourtTV in a typical 10 minute period, for fun. And all she did was die.