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King of Pop - Michael Jackson - departs for his journey towards his Heavenly abode

Michael Joseph Jackson - the undisputed King of Pop music tragically expired on June 25, 2009 when he was taken ill at his home and rushed to the hospital by paramedics who found him not breathing when they arrived leaving millions of fans in an state of utter shock, dispair & disbelief.

Michael Jackson
Fans all over the world couldn't come to terms with this immensely tragic news, and it was thought that this was some kind of a joke and rumor doing the rounds, untill, the news was confirmed in all the news channels.

Michael Jackson, the child star turned King of Pop who set the world dancing but whose musical genius scandals, died on Thursday. He was 50. Jackson was pronounced dead at about 2:26 p.m. PDT (2126 GMT) after arriving at a Los Angeles hospital in full cardiac arrest, said Fred Corral of the Los Angeles County Coroner's office. The cause of death was not known and an autopsy would likely take place on Friday, he said. Known as the "King of Pop," for hits that included "Thriller" and "Billie Jean," Jackson's dramatic, one-gloved stage presence and innovative dance moves were imitated by legions of fans around the world. He transformed music videos and his lifetime record sales tally is believed to be around 750 million, which, added to the 13 Grammy Awards he received, made him one of the most successful entertainers of all time.

Michael in 1984
Jackson had been due to start a series of concerts in London on July 13 running until March 2010. The singer had been rehearsing in the Los Angeles area for the past two months. The shows for the 50 London concerts sold out within minutes of going on sale in March. "Rarely has the world received a gift with the magnitude of artistry, talent, and vision as Michael Jackson," said Neil Portnow, president and CEO of The Recording Academy in a statement. "He was a true musical icon whose identifiable voice, innovative dance moves, stunning musical versatility, and sheer star power carried him from childhood to worldwide acclaim."

MJ in concert
Jackson's death brought a tragic end to a long, bizarre, sometimes farcical decline from his peak in the 1980s, when he was popular music's premier all-around performer, a uniter of black and white music who shattered the race barrier on MTV, dominated the charts and dazzled even more on stage. His 1982 album "Thriller" _ which included the blockbuster hits "Beat It," "Billie Jean" and "Thriller" _ is the best-selling album of all time, with an estimated 50 million copies sold worldwide. With 13 No.1 singles to his name, he is the most successful music star after The Beatles, Elvis Presley and Mariah Carey.

Birth name: Michael Joseph Jackson
Born: August 29, 1958(1958-08-29) Gary, Indiana, United States
Died: June 25, 2009 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California United States
Genre(s): Pop, R&B, rock, soul
Occupation(s): Singer, songwriter, record producer, arranger, dancer, choreographer, actor, author, businessman, financier
Instrument(s): Vocals, multiple instruments, percussion
Voice type(s): Falsetto.
Years active: 1967–2009
Label(s): Motown, Epic
Associated acts: The Jackson 5/The Jacksons
Website: MichaelJackson.com

Watch 2 of Michael's best music videos ever:
Beat it
Thriller
And, the Moonwalk, the dance move which catapulted Michael into an overnight dancing sensation, and catch the glimpse of the Robot moves as well.
Moonwalk

In Loving Memory of,
R.I.P.
Michael Jackson.
(August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009)
You stay in our hearts and memories, forever.