In Memory of

Michael Jackson

August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009 - Age 50

Birth Date: Aug 29, 1958

Death Date: June 25, 2009

Funeral Date: July 7, 2009

Location: Staples Center

Time: Afternoon

Visitors: 244 Visitors

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For his legions of fans, he was the Peter Pan of pop music: the little boy who refused to grow up. But on the verge of another attempted comeback, he is suddenly gone, this time for good.

Michael Jackson, whose quintessentially American tale of celebrity and excess took him from musical boy wonder to global pop superstar to sad figure haunted by lawsuits, paparazzi and failed plastic surgery, was pronounced dead on Thursday afternoon at U.C.L.A. Medical Center after arriving in a coma, a city official said. Mr. Jackson was 50, having spent 40 of those years in the public eye he loved.

It is impossible to calculate the full effect Jackson had on the world of music. At the height of his career, he was indisputably the biggest star in the world; he has sold more than 750 million albums. Radio stations across the country reacted to his death with marathon sessions of his songs. MTV, which grew successful in part as a result of Mr. Jackson�s groundbreaking videos, reprised its early days as a music channel by showing his biggest hits.

From his days as the youngest brother in the Jackson 5 to his solo career in the 1980s and early 1990s, Jackson was responsible for a string of hits like "I Want You Back," "I'll Be There" "Don't Stop "Til You Get Enough" "Billie Jean" and "Black or White" that exploited his high voice, infectious energy and ear for irresistible hooks.

As a solo performer, Jackson ushered in the age of pop as a global product. Not to mention an age of spectacle and pop culture celebrity. He became more character than singer. his sequined glove, his whitened face, his moonwalk dance move became embedded in the cultural firmament.

His entertainment career hit high-water marks with the release of "Thriller," from 1982, which has been certified 28 times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America, and with the "Victory" world tour that reunited him with his brothers in 1984.

Reaction to his death started trickling in from the entertainment community late Thursday.

"I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news," the music producer Quincy Jones said in a statement. "I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him."

Guest Book

Valenda Newell

June 26, 2021

A living legend gone too soon..but his music will be here on this earth forever. So many hits he gave us..So many unbelievable concerts and TV appearances. MJ was the word ENTERTAINMENT please believe. The music industry is not the same without you. Miss you much..Celebrating playing all ur music this weekend ...A TRUE ARTIST

Janice Moore

June 06, 2021

Twelve years gone and still loved and missed. Janice Moore, of Wmbg,Va.

Dennis Winship

Mar 14, 2021

I will never forget his music.He was one of the best pop singers there ever was.Dennis winship Lynn,massachusetts

Zeynep Ayyldz

Feb 23, 2021

your legacy will never end as you keep inspiring people all over the world. thank you for all your contributions to music. fly high mj

Annah Smith

Feb 11, 2021

I've been a fan of Michael Jackson for a while now and I really wish he was still alive. I love you, Michael. Rest in Peace.

luella harrell

Jan 24, 2021

I believe it what he went he went through it's not okay it's not alright Michael Jackson was the best man alive he was the King of Pop he was the greatest legends never die I still listen to his music basically everyday while I listen to kids music while I cry and pray only 11 don't know what to say Michael Jackson R.I.P love you all the jackson supporters and fans and last but not least the Jackson family you are all Legends.

Trinity Plance

Nov 29, 2020

Michael was an amazing person, his music always cheers me up. He did not deserve what he went through, he always wanted to make people happy. R.I.P Michael

Tonya L Cummings

Oct 11, 2020

Rest In Peace Cousin Micheal. I have been missing you since you were alive. I miss you more in death. Nothing can erase the memories I�ve carried in my heart and mind since the late 60�s and early 70�s. I take this moment to also leave blessings with your/our family members as a whole. Like it used to be long long ago.

Kelly Jackson

Sep 23, 2020

Michael your music has been the background music for my life. From a 10 year old little girl to an adult, you have always been there for me. Thank you, KKEM