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It's not about 'approaching sources' it's about whether it's in the public interest. Gossip about an obviously upset/bereaved relative isn't in the public interest.
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It's not gossip, it's the reporter trying to get their facts right and offering the family a chance to give their comment. That is part of balanced reporting - getting comments from all sides.
The Editor of the Press Gazette has written something about this today:
http://www.pressgazette.co.uk/why-death-knocks-are-a-difficult-but-essential-part-of-the-job-for-journalists/
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Stop approaching sources? You're basically saying shut down the journalism industry. How would you propose reporting instead?
Do you actually think this is such a terrible problem that it justifies shutting down the fourth estate?