Originally Posted By Kira I am in such a state of shock and denial I don't even know what to say. I now know how my grandma felt when Elvis passed away. No words at all. =(
Originally Posted By mele I am saddened by him dying. Not because I could stand the way he's become but sad for the little boy Jackson used to be (and for his own children). With all of his successes, I'm not sure how happy he really was.
Originally Posted By amazedncal2 Wow, I'm really surprised. I didn't know Farrah Fawcett had died either. I feel badly for their families. Both were too young.
Originally Posted By SFH "I say it's the Elvis Syndrome. Too many prescription medications that contraindicate each and the heart finally said that's enough." That's what my completely left-field guess would be. It is scary if this "just happened" and he had been taking care of himself well, because that makes it seem more likely that anyone we know who is 50 or older could die the same way at any moment.
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones All that surgery must have taken its toll. I am not surprised at all.
Originally Posted By Mr X Listening to "Man in the Mirror" right now. All other aside, his talent was undeniable. As an aside, I wish CNN would have the decency to use one of his earlier pics...
Originally Posted By Lisann22 I can't help it I'm heartbroken for the little boy that was my first hardcore celebrity talent when I was 6 and he was 11. On and on it went through his many years of awesome music and shows. I've been very saddened over the years regarding his adult life but the man never had a chance at normal. Doesn't make anything right but still sad nonetheless. I will miss his HUGE ONE OF A KIND TALENT and the many years of enjoyment of dancing to his music, thumping it in my first cars, singing at the top of our lungs at family parties and grooving down the soul train lines... RIP Michael.
Originally Posted By Mr X <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SoZh2vWyscU" target="_blank">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v...h2vWyscU</a>
Originally Posted By SpokkerJones The only people crazier than Jackson are his fans: <a href="http://latimesblogs.latimes.com/lanow/2009/06/michael-jackson.html" target="_blank">http://latimesblogs.latimes.co...son.html</a> They are already congregating outside his home. Insane.
Originally Posted By Lisann22 Get used to it they still congregate at Graceland. I'm sure Neverland will be the same.
Originally Posted By Hans Reinhardt "Would you expect otherwise? The guy was a legend in his own time." I think a lot of people who weren't fans of MJ don't understand his contribution to popular music and culture worldwide. Because of the new models for the recording industry there will likely never be another pop star the likes of MJ, Elvis, Mariah or the Beatles in our lifetime. His death is huge. We are witnessing the end of an era in pop music.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I'm watching Captain EO on YouTube now. I'd love for DL to bring it back as a tribute for awhile.
