Another celebrity death

[pam]

I too loved his artistry and his talent. May he find some rest now from all the things that seemed to torment him while living.

[FlaviusHambonius]

Originally Posted by Carl62

R.I.P. Michael. When he was with his brothers, they were awesome!

I agree with you Carl,

Even in the early years they really kicked it and Michael was always dancing circles around his brothers throughout all the years.
Being so young and successful definitely has it drawbacks for some entertainers which usually come out sooner rather than later.
In Michael's case it seems to have been the opposite.

Although the brothers had talent, they pretty much rode on the back of Michael (IMO)
I can remember when it was a battle of the Jacksons and the Osmonds--Michael vs. Donny in the creampuff world of Pop back then in the late 60's and into the 70's.

The Tryrant that his Dad (Joe Jackson) was certainley didn't help matters much.
I think Katherine they're Mother was the only stability in the family--but in the end she pretty much let Joe's ambition and greed run the show.

I'm the same age as Michael and Donny and those early years surely bring back fond memories like they were yesterday-- a great time to grow up in.

[pam]

I hear ya Flavius. I still have many of the Jackson 5 45's.

[Wingnut]

Originally Posted by eternalpromise516

Michael is officially dead. ABC, CNN, NBC, AP, and Reuters now all reflect this

I think he was officially dead even before it was reported.

Actually, even though I suppose it technically counts as a tabloid, I trust that when TMZ breaks a story, it's accurate. They were actually the first ones to break Heath Ledger's death, too.

Originally Posted by pam

I too loved his artistry and his talent. May he find some rest now from all the things that seemed to torment him while living.

Amen.

[bcguy]

yea, really amazing. But now, Anyone who suffers from anorexia, is possibly putting them selves at risk to cardiac arrest.

It is still shocking to see this happen to Micheal Jackson. I dont think this day will go lightly with two celebrities passing away on the same day.

[pam]

Amazing how things happen in 3's. Within 48 hours we have Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson.

[mlbrowninwa]

While i did not agree with Michael Jackson's personal life and choices, I did love the music. He was truly the king of pop and one if not the best at what he did. He was a great talent and that will be missed. When we heard at work that he had died, some of the comments that were made by co-workers really upset me. Regardless of your view of the man, no one can discount what he did in his industry and how talented an artist he was. Everyone makes mistakes, but he did a lot of good in the world as well. My prayers go out to his family in this painful time. May Michael rest in peace.

[pam]

Totally with you on your comments.

[ploomf]

I got really tired of some of the jokes my bosses were making today when they found out he was dead. I don't know enough about his personal life or legal issues to have an opinion on that. I'll miss him though. I loved his music as a child and he's one of the few artists I liked as a child that I still like as an adult.

[spiritseeker]

R.I.P. Michael Jackson... You will be missed , maybe now you can find the answers you searched for.