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The King of Pop died in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon. He was 50-years-old. He’d been staying in Bel-Air while working on his comeback, including 50 sold-out shows in London. CoM pays tribute to one of the greatest popstars ever: rest in peace Michael.
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It’s a shame he died. He was never my favorite artist but I am sorry to see him go.
R.I.P.
Allen Kraft, on June 25th, 2009 at 5:17 pm
What a shame.
J, on June 25th, 2009 at 5:44 pm
I hope this is a hoax!I cannot believe he’s gone!This news absolutely broke my heart!I still cannot believe it!
chi flat irons, on June 25th, 2009 at 7:15 pm
That’s ashame. He had some good music. More and more people are dying young.
May Michael Jackson rest in peace despite some of the negative things said about him.
ace, on June 25th, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I was supposed to watch his concert. I and my friends actually had a ticket already. It’s just so sad that he was not able to reach his birthday this August. If I were to ask if I would ask for a refund of the ticket, I think I wouldn’t. I will keep it as a remembrance. We will surely miss you Michael Jackson!
long island gal, on June 25th, 2009 at 8:10 pm
PAY YOUR FINAL RESPECTS TO MICHAEL!!! A GREAT STAR WHO WILL BE MISSED!! http://www.michael-jackson-memorial.com
Michael Jackson Memorial, on June 25th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
this is a great loss for our world
RIP the original superstar
scott, on June 25th, 2009 at 9:51 pm
glad to see the back of him
Duncan, on June 25th, 2009 at 9:59 pm
Rest in peace Michael Jackson . Gone but never , and i mean never , forgotten. You will live in our hearts forever .
Carii, on June 25th, 2009 at 10:42 pm
Michael Jackson was the top pop legend regardless of what some ignorant closed minded individuals’ thoughts and beliefs about his personal life were. Michael Jackson gave us a legacy of great music and dancing moves that will be here for us all to see and for future generations to see how talented he was!
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Michael Jackson gave us a legacy of great music and dancing moves that will be here for us all to see and for future generations to see how talented he was!
David Weissner, on June 25th, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Michael Jackson was the top pop legend regardless of what some ignorant closed minded individuals’ thoughts and beliefs about his personal life were. Michael Jackson gave us a legacy of great music and dancing moves that will be here for us all to see and for future generations to see how talented he was!
David Weissner, on June 25th, 2009 at 10:59 pm
R.I.P. Michael
Voorsie, on June 26th, 2009 at 12:02 am
Sorry for what happen to Michael,i like to send my deepest condolisis to the family.
rose, on June 26th, 2009 at 2:02 am
Rest in peace !
You give the world your music
Toyah, on June 26th, 2009 at 3:25 am
his music will stay with us for the rest of history
lou, on June 26th, 2009 at 3:26 am
R.I.P, Michael Jackson.
I still can’t believe you’re dead! So sorry to see you go – you’ll be missed!
Leah, on June 26th, 2009 at 3:27 am
i am so sad , i was once a rock star not as big as michael . please come back Michael i miss you
im bad , shimon
Dave, on June 26th, 2009 at 3:42 am
[...] wies derweil darauf hin, dass es bereits im Jahr 2006 zu Ehren des King of Pop eine Sonderedition des iPod [...]
Michael Jacksons Alben sind Bestseller bei iTunes und Amazon, on June 26th, 2009 at 3:46 am
I would like to send my deepest sympathy to the Jackson family. He was such an inspiritional artist.
Shirley, on June 26th, 2009 at 4:02 am
yeeeeeeeeeeeeeah ! one less kiddie fiddler
beef, on June 26th, 2009 at 5:07 am
Lala ngoxolo MJ you will always have a place in our heart.Im gonna miss you.You will always Rock My World,coz now Im Speechless
Amanda, on June 26th, 2009 at 5:24 am
[...] met Apple? Niet veel, behalve dan dat zijn albums ook in iTunes te koop waren. Er is ooit een limited edition Michael Jackson iPod uit 2006, maar dat was geen officieel product. Wel geldt natuurlijk de slogan ‘There’s [...]
Michael Jackson verovert in halve dag de iTunes top 10 > Nieuws > iPhoneclub.nl, on June 26th, 2009 at 5:48 am
i love you jacko!
rest in peace!!!
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regan, on June 26th, 2009 at 5:59 am
sorr for what happen to michael,i like to send my deepest condolisis to the family.GOD knows why he happens.take herat.
TIMI, on June 26th, 2009 at 6:00 am
What were you doing when Michael Jackson died?
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TG, on June 26th, 2009 at 6:00 am
I grew up listening to Michael Jackson & always felt that he was a wonderful artist. I have just listened to & read the lyrics of his song Childhood for the first time & I am sitting here in tears. The pain in that song !! While he was making us all sing & dance he was suffering so much. I hope he will be remembered for the great joy he gave us all. Rest in Peace Michael, they can’t hurt you anymore.
Lisa, on June 26th, 2009 at 6:16 am
I guess his heart just couldn’t……………….beat it.
Justin, on June 26th, 2009 at 6:36 am
im so upset he is dead the biggest man in the world! ive always want to see him in concert but now i never will i am totally gutted i dont believe it still!
love you michael always!
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R.I.P
melissa, on June 26th, 2009 at 6:44 am
A great artist….a sad person……Oh i can imagine the great music masters all together…making music in the next world….Peace….
brenda de klerk, on June 26th, 2009 at 7:35 am
May our Creator E-lohim YHWH hold and keep Michael Jackson now. My heart goes out to your family.
Enough with the jokes people.
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Lance McRorie, on June 26th, 2009 at 8:05 am
nobody in this office will shed a tear just another crank gone. Good!
patricia, on June 26th, 2009 at 8:16 am
i will sincerely miss u michael…… you are such a great legend…..i still cant believe you are no more…i loved you but may God rest your soul.
gladys, on June 26th, 2009 at 8:19 am
I came to this site to get away from news about that man ashamed of his own blackness.
Anyway, f**k all to do with the Mac, no?
more tenuous than a Martinetti post…
Belengazi, on June 26th, 2009 at 8:34 am
he is dead but lives on.he is an icon.R.I.P micheal we love u
TOSH, on June 26th, 2009 at 9:06 am
michael u’llbe missed.u re etched in my memory for life
jane, on June 26th, 2009 at 9:11 am
He inspired us all. A legend.
Michael Jackson’s Final Madison Square Garden Shows (photos)
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tommylei, on June 26th, 2009 at 9:33 am
i miss u MJ….
i am sad that you’re gone.
But i am happy that out here on Earth, you’ll never be “OLD” you’ll stay young forever !.
The Undisputed KING OF POP !!!!…
Love You MJ
karan, on June 26th, 2009 at 10:20 am
Bad news spreads like wild fire, Micheal R.I.P, your talent will be missed,it’s so sad that he could not be shown the respect in death that he deserved in life and all the sick ’so called jokes’ are doing the rounds, apart from being a great music artist he was also a human being with a family.
But thats the way of the world, where there is grief, some people will find humour.My thoughts are with Micheals family.
kim, on June 26th, 2009 at 10:27 am
A loving, talented, and troubled soul.
Rest in peace Michael, may the angels guide you home.
feikat, on June 26th, 2009 at 11:23 am
Michael had a skin pigment disease called Vitiligo.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vitiligo
Please be kind. Rest in peace Michael.
abc, on June 26th, 2009 at 11:25 am
Your Always In My Heart!! You Will Never Be Forgotten Its Soo Sad I Have His Songs On Repeat Makes Me Wanna Cry You Are My Idle LoveYou Rest In Peace xxxxxxxx
hannah, on June 26th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I am sorry I dont care he not dead luck I love you grace tillary3@gmail .com
Grace Walker, on June 26th, 2009 at 11:54 pm
I am so sorry to see him go. He was truly the best. Just found great michael jackson t shirts for cheap. I bought 10 for me and my family…Long live the king. Here is the site ripmichaeljacksontshirts.com
Arnold, on June 27th, 2009 at 11:14 am
Hands up how many parents of young teenage boys who would have sent their son to be a guest a the “Neverland Ranch” for a weekend?
ged, on June 28th, 2009 at 5:42 am
I am sory i lost a friend like michael, And i wise to know the day of the burial ceremony
edmond, on July 1st, 2009 at 1:20 am
hello i really dont not wont him to die and i will all listan to his song evan if i never hard of them before michael jackson i miss u come back plz
R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON
COME BACK
COME BACK
COME BACK
IT WAS TOO SOON
emma wittts, on July 6th, 2009 at 4:25 am
:’(
emma wittts, on July 6th, 2009 at 4:27 am
omg…
i miss you mj
you were the best person ever
r.i.p mj
though never gone in our heartz
*gone to soon*
ill miss you
but everyday ill listen to your music
love you mj
viviane, on July 8th, 2009 at 7:19 pm
mickael we love you…!!!you are not dead!!!r.i.p. mickael 1958-2009…..!!!takis from greece 2009…
takis, on August 29th, 2009 at 7:58 am
I love u mj this is a big lost for his fans and his family luv….
shakespeare, on September 30th, 2009 at 6:34 pm