I was for a fairly short time a prominent figure in a national organization. At a conference of about 1000 members, I was treated as a celebrity, constantly being pinned in a corner or against a bar—and even on an escalator—by someone who wanted to capture my attention and support over some issue, or just by some well-meaning person who wanted to express appreciation for my work.
I was sick of the attention in less than two days. I’ve viewed real-world celebrities differently ever since.
One thing some fans miss is that it’s a one-way relationship. Your celebrity didn’t know you, and he did have to shield himself from unwanted attentions. And he was probably rude and a jerk. There’s no “should” for you in this. Just let it go, @honeybun35, and give your attention to your real friends.