This article is from the U2 FAQ, by Maryann Stump stumpm@juno.com with numerous contributions by others.
[MJS] This question truly is frequently asked. I think it's the woman.
[DC] I believe it is the midget who is in love with her. Earlier in the
video he threw himself off the high trapeze
swing, and when we see him at the funeral, it is really his ghost, and
only his friend the strong man even senses
that he is there. Then he throws in the ring, to be buried along with
himself.
 
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