Michael Jackson: 1958-2009

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"I loved Michael from the moment he started his music career. There will never be another like him. All those rumors ruined his name but his true fans stayed with him all the way. I love you Michael. R.I.P" - Brittany B

Photos, Map & Video »

Photos: Memorial service

Photos: Fans mourn worldwide

Photos: From 1958-2009

Photos: King of Pop's works

Photos: MJ's key figures

Newspaper front pages

Video: Remembering MJ

Photos: MJ's drug cocktail

Video: MJ's legacy

Video: 911 call

Interactive Timeline

Map: Notable locations

Panoramas »

Staples Center memorial

Hollywood star

Jackson Encino home

Articles »

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• Michael Jackson hailed during emotional memorial service

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• Robert Hilburn: A shy, talented and wounded star

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• Obituary: Michael Jackson's life was infused with fantasy and tragedy

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• Ann Powers: A performer who kept transcending boundaries

• TV misses out as gossip website TMZ reports Michael Jackson's death first

• King of style: He influenced a generation

• Michael Jackson dead at 50

• Timeline: The history of Michael Jackson's life

Selected Blog Posts »

• Doctor frantically tried to revive Michael Jackson before paramedics arrived, 911 recording reveals

• Police seek to question Las Vegas doctor

• Uncertainty surrounds planned 'Thriller' musical

• Crowd marks Michael Jackson's death at Motown Museum in Detroit

• Remembering Michael Jackson, forever the King of Pop

• Michael Jackson-related traffic doubled Twitter's update frequency, tripled Facebook's

• Muslims pay their respects to Michael Jackson

• Michael Jackson's bookstore visits leave a collectible behind

• Jermaine Jackson speaks

• Fans gather at wrong Hollywood star

• Michael Jackson in Vegas: celebrity vs. reputation

• Flashback: Michael Jackson's historic Grammy triumph for 'Thriller'

• Michael Jackson: No laughing matter in 'Bruno'

• Brett Ratner on Michael Jackson: 'You felt like God was within him'

Selected Archives »

• What becomes a legend most: notoriety, music?

• Michael Appears Briefly at 'Jackson Family Honors' Show

• Who are pop's hottest properties?

• Keeping up with the Jacksons

• Jackson tries to reign again on TV

• It's time for Jackson to face the music

• The Gloved One drops the ball at the Rock Hall of Fame induction

• Jackson tries to reign again on TV

• The long and winding road

• Jackson Sparkles on Stage, Deflated by Grammy Shutout

• 1982 'Thriller' review: Jackson goes over 'The Wall'

• 1987 'Bad' review: Michael Jackson has a good thing in 'Bad'

• 1991 'Dangerous' review: Michael Jackson's 'Dangerous'

• 2001 'Invincible' review: Michael Jackson's 'Invincible'

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EddyNorton at 6:34 PM June 25, 2010

Michael did more in the name of love than any other person who found themselves in the position of influence that he stood.

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