Claude Littner posted a tribute on social media to Stuart Baggs, a former contestant on The Apprentice. Stuart Baggs died in July 2015 at age 27 from a fatal asthma attack, with his death ruled as being from natural causes. This post led to confusion among some fans, who questioned why Littner was commenting on an event from years ago.
Claude Littner clarified that his tribute was tagging onto Lord Sugar's reminder about his interview with Stuart Baggs, with current interviews airing at 9pm the next day. This clarification aimed to address the timing of his post, linking it to the broadcast schedule of The Apprentice interviews. Some fans defended Claude Littner, saying it's acceptable to comment on someone's death years later, noting that grief and remembrance can extend beyond immediate events.
This comment was tagging on to Lord Sugar's reminder of my interview with Stuart, with the current interviews being screened 9pm tomorrow.
Claude Littner posted about Stuart Baggs' death 11 years ago himself, as noted by fans, highlighting his long-standing connection to the contestant. Stuart Baggs was the youngest-ever contestant on The Apprentice at the time of his appearance, a fact that added to the public interest in his story and legacy.
Sad news indeed about the passing of Stuart Baggs. A memorable interviewee on The Apprentice. He stunned me with his unforgettable response, claiming he was a 'brand'. Brilliant. RIP.
You said it was news, but it was 11 years ago.
You’re smarter than using the incorrect tenses for your statements. Just own up to it and it’ll be forgotten.
Why has it taken you 11 years?
This happened 11 years ago, you even posted about It at the time.
Of course Claude knows he hasn’t just passed away! You are allowed to make a comment like that years after someone has passed! Some will just jump on any comment.
He posted about Stuarts death 11 years ago himself.
Better late than never, the brand would have appreciated this tweet.