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MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 27: Australian Michael Jackson impersonator Paul Rizzo displays some of his memorabilia at his West Melton home on June 27, 2009 in Melbourne, Australia. Rizzo, who has been impersonating Jackson since 1995 at the age of 13, performs a tribute show called 'Jackson Magic' and is ranked as one of the top 15 Michael Jackson impersonators in the world by America?s BET (Black Entertainment Television) channel. He was "absolutely and completely shocked and devastated " by the news of Jackson's death yesterday, but vows to continue with his show as a tribute to the King of Pop. (Photo by Mark Dadswell/Getty Images)
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Michael Jackson impersonator who goes by the name Scorpio performs for the media and fans outside the Jackson family home in Encino, California on June 26, 2009. Music legend Michael Jackson died on Thursday at the age of 50. AFP PHOTO / ROBYN BECK (Photo credit should read ROBYN BECK/AFP/Getty Images)
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Fan Mike Manh dances to celebrate the life of pop icon Michael Jackson at Washington Square Park in New York June 26, 2009. Jackson, the child star turned King of Pop who set the world dancing but whose musical genius was overshadowed by a bizarre lifestyle and sex scandals, died on Thursday. He was 50. REUTERS/Eric Thayer (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY IMAGES OF THE DAY) (Newscom TagID: rtrlthree473145) [Photo via Newscom]
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 26: Joan Bryant of Hollywood, California holds a copy of the Los Angeles Times with Michael Jackson on the cover as she waits in line with fans at the Michael Jackson star on Hollywood Boulevard on June 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Graves/WireImage)
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 26: Fans gather at the Michael Jackson star on Hollywood Boulevard on June 26, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Graves/WireImage)
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Prison inmates perform during a tribute to late pop icon Michael Jackson at prison grounds in Cebu city in central Philippines June 27, 2009. More than 1500 prisoners, reprised their world famous prison dance based on Michael Jackson's "Thriller" on YouTube years back, in a tribute to the late "King of Pop"on Saturday in Cebu provincial prison. REUTERS/Erik de Castro (PHILIPPINES SOCIETY ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY) (Newscom TagID: rtrlthree473469) [Photo via Newscom]
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A Michael Jackson Retrospective
Michael Jackson was rushed to the hospital suffering from cardiac arrest. According to reports, he has died at the age of 50. A Retrospective of His Life
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Known as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson began his life as a child sensation who blossomed into one of the greatest pop stars of all time.
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He was the lead singer for the very popular Jackson 5 that included the his brothers -- Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon. He then morphed into a highly successful recording artist, making his first solo album in 1972.
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Jackson appears in the 1982 music video for 'Thriller,' one of the best-selling albums of all time with at least 27 million copies sold worldwide.
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Over the course of his storied career, Jackson won 13 Grammy awards -- eight of them for 'Thriller' alone.
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His stage presence captured the hearts of millions -- including his signature "moonwalk" dance which he unveiled in 1983 while performing 'Billie Jean.' At 50 years old, he was attempting to make a comeback with several dates scheduled in London.
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Jackson's successes were also marred by personal strife and controversy. In later years, the singer was twice accused of molesting children. In the first, he settled out of court with the accuser, and in the second he was found not guilty.
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Jackson is seen being escorted into court in January of 2004 -- the second time he was charged with child molestation. The first, in 1993, resulted in a settlement reported to be worth about $23 million.
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Jackson is shown here in his 2003 mug shot where he was booked on child molestation charges. The singer was later acquitted.
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The 'Dangerous' star caused a stir when he held his youngest child, Prince Michael II, over the balcony of his Berlin hotel in 2002. His son was later dubbed 'Blanket' due to this incident.
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Tus25
08:20 AMJun 28 2009
Can you people believe this ? Jessie Jackson is sticking his nose in someone else's business ????? Another issue that has absolutely nothing to do with him and there he is.
NickCherryl
08:09 AMJun 28 2009
Looks like Rev Jacksons money stream is drying up. Another one of those slime bags living off other folks money, the guy has been high jacking companys for years, and this Rainbow outfit is as bad as ACORN. Where did the Rev get his degree? Wish he would die and blow away.
RJen164497
08:07 AMJun 28 2009
I just found out that Michael the freak died of food poisoning. It's true he had been eating 10 year old weiners.
RJen164497
08:04 AMJun 28 2009
THE LOW LIFES WANT ONE MORE CHANCE TO SUCK MORE FROM THE FREAK BY HAVING HIM CUT UP SOME MORE.THIS GIVES THEM A CHANCE TO SEE WHAT THEY CAN GET FROM THE DOCTOR. JOE JACKSON WHO IS THE SCUM OF THE EARTH USING THE SECOND SCUM JESSIE, MUMBLE MOUTH, JACKSON TO SPEAK FOR THE FAMILY(?). JOE WAS THE FAMILY MOLESTER BEFORE MICHAEL.
DKDeCree
08:02 AMJun 28 2009
Yes, he had problems and some really bad ones. But, we all live with some kind of demon in us anyway. And for white folk, get a grip, in 09 u still cannot leave black folk alone. We do not glorify some of things he has done, but we do celebrate the good he has done. He was a musical genius, ahead of his time, and a contributor to the human race with financial, love and historical means.P.S. -Elvis was a drug addicted racist and until this day white folks still adore him as the king of rock and roll- But we all know it Chuck Berry and Little Richard. Thank You
Belpugs1
07:56 AMJun 28 2009
BB4 Go back to Africa and take your fallen king with you. You racist bass turd.
WBEARL
07:55 AMJun 28 2009
I have found the amount of attention Michael Jackson's death has received very disturbing. The world watched and waited for years for Farrah Fawcett to be relived of her pain and suffering. When it finally happened it was over shadowed by Michael Jackson. I am truly sorry for both families, but Farrah didn't ask for, or do anything that brought on her cancer. Michael on the other hand has lived a weird life style and his unfortunate death fits right in. While Michael had a tremendous natural talent his family and personal life have always caused a distracting side show. I believe Farrah deserved as much attention if not more for her accomplishments and life.
Dnewman02
07:54 AMJun 28 2009
What the hell? Does that ignorent jesse Jackson thinks another Autopsy will have a differant finding, It was an "OD" the way Jackson died was to good for him, the drug addict, child molester, the ****** couldnt sing, he died oweing half a billion dollars, Praise Jesus heS gone, now it will be another glorious day when jesse jackson and Al Sharpton die a slow death, I mean, what good are they? MICHAEL BURN IN HELL YOU PIECE OF SHIT
gposner29
07:51 AMJun 28 2009
Most of you seem to feel that the "wrong Jackson" died....Interesting.To me, the King of Pop will always be PEPSI.....
Texasboy42084
07:51 AMJun 28 2009
I'm of Hispanic/Latino Decent, raised around many different types of race, ethinicity, etc. To any of you who think this is about SKIN COLOR (RACISM) you are ALL wrong. I'm a 25 y.o. male and grew up to Michael Jackson's music. He was a fantastic singer/producer/actor/etc. and he did it for the love of Music. I'm still in mourning over his death. It's a huge shocker because Michael Jackson gave ALL OF US, Our Generation, spectacular music for our generation, and because of that He is truly going to be The King of Pop, Just like Elvis Presley was and still is THE KING OF ROCK. -- May God be with him and his family while they find out what really happened, we would all love to know the TRUE FACTS. I hope that if this was a murder, they convict whoever it is that killed him, because this, to me, seems to be a REAL COVER-UP CONSPIRACY, just like the 15 yr old teenager claiming Michael Jackson molested him. -- Everything just DOES NOT ADD UP, not for one second.
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