Madonna is a rock music icon. In that world, looking ageless is part of the gig. I am so sad to see Linda Ronstadt today, but I know that that is life. I agree with your premise that it does not speak well of a society that forces its icons to take drastic steps to remain ‘young’ or appear that way. However, the Emmie Lou Harris and Patti Scalfia’s of the world have made peace with time— as has Meryl Streep.