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Michael Jackson 1958-2009
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James | 4:33 p.m. June 25, 2009
Thanks Deseret News for the insightful story.
Frank Azaria | 4:33 p.m. June 25, 2009
He was a strange man but I grew up on his music, this is a sad day overall.
You beat | 4:35 p.m. June 25, 2009
both CNN and Fox with the official confirmation. Way to be on top of things, DN.
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Mike | 4:35 p.m. June 25, 2009
A sad disturbed man, yet still an icon that changed modern music. Rest in
peace.
Jared | 4:39 p.m. June 25, 2009
Has this been publicly confirmed?
Mark in Draper | 4:39 p.m. June 25, 2009
A pop icon has passed away. He'll be remembered as an Elvis Presley to
many in the world.
SAD | 4:39 p.m. June 25, 2009
It is sad to hear that, just after he was trying to get back into giving
concerts and maybe being a little bit more normal.
Mark in Draper | 4:41 p.m. June 25, 2009
A pop icon has passed away. Another Elvis Presley to be remembered.
Billie Jean | 4:42 p.m. June 25, 2009
Boy, it's been a bad day for crazy entertainers. First Farrah now Michael.
Who's next? Rosie O'Donnel? Perhaps Rosanne Barr.
Too bad too, I liked MJ's music, not to sure about his personal life but hey who am I to judge.
May they both rest in peace.
Too bad too, I liked MJ's music, not to sure about his personal life but hey who am I to judge.
May they both rest in peace.
AZMom | 4:43 p.m. June 25, 2009
Now what happens to those poor little kids that are supposedly his children?
A | 4:45 p.m. June 25, 2009
although michael went through quite a rough patch, he should be remembered as a
very talented and gifted musician. his music was amazing! condolences to his
family and friends!
Wow | 4:45 p.m. June 25, 2009
What a weird day. First Farrah and now Michael. Two icons who will be sadly
missed.
Staci | 4:53 p.m. June 25, 2009
Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson... RIP...
Run Forrest Run | 4:54 p.m. June 25, 2009
"he should be remembered as a very talented and gifted musician."
Yes, let's just ignore the pedophilia and multimillion dollar hush payments.
Yes, let's just ignore the pedophilia and multimillion dollar hush payments.
BobH | 4:55 p.m. June 25, 2009
What's happening DN?? First there is 4 comments then 12 comments and when
clicking on see comments I get "There are no comments for this story. You
can be the first to comment on this story."
What's happening DN??
What's happening DN??
and... | 4:56 p.m. June 25, 2009
Walter Cronkite is in bad shape, too. They must be in need of entertainment in
heaven.
@Billie Jean | 4:59 p.m. June 25, 2009
"but hey who am I to judge" I think you already did.
dmac | 5:05 p.m. June 25, 2009
I know he had his moments of controversy but the music industry and world has
lost a great talent.
Dead | 5:05 p.m. June 25, 2009
I'll miss that guy.
Dave from Midvale | 5:08 p.m. June 25, 2009
I am devastated and will be taking a bereavement day tomorrow from work.
Screen Age | 5:08 p.m. June 25, 2009
Wow, we are watching the icons of an era pass before our eyes.
Let's hope he'll find more peace where he is than where he was.
Let's hope he'll find more peace where he is than where he was.
Rita | 5:11 p.m. June 25, 2009
Mark in Draper | 4:39 p.m. June 25, 2009
A pop icon has passed away. He'll be remembered as an Elvis Presley to many in the world.
.
Remember he was married to Elvis's daughter.
Pity | 5:13 p.m. June 25, 2009
Never cared for him. Is that bad?
rip | 5:18 p.m. June 25, 2009
june 25 will always be MJ day in my heart
jojofrommaryland | 5:21 p.m. June 25, 2009
theywillbothbemissed
oh no | 5:22 p.m. June 25, 2009
here come all the michael jackson music and then the tabloids will say he's
been seen at Mc Donalds ..I'm going down there right now so i can be the
crowd.
Capt. EO | 5:23 p.m. June 25, 2009
My wife and I met the night MTV played the new "Thriller"
music-video.
Wow....
Wow....
Amazed | 5:34 p.m. June 25, 2009
Interesting that people with no personal connection to Mr. Jackson's life
are willing to draw strong conclusions about allegations regarding molestation,
despite the fact that he was exonerated in a court of law.
I feel sad that someone who was obviously so talented was destroyed by his father and others who were willing to exploit him throughout his life to make money with no one ever seemingly willing to do what would actually have been best for him. It's not that surprising that he ended up as strange as he did.
Too bad, it would have been great to see him make a comeback someday.
I feel sad that someone who was obviously so talented was destroyed by his father and others who were willing to exploit him throughout his life to make money with no one ever seemingly willing to do what would actually have been best for him. It's not that surprising that he ended up as strange as he did.
Too bad, it would have been great to see him make a comeback someday.
Sorry for the fans... | 5:37 p.m. June 25, 2009
...but I have trouble mourning the passing of a man who admitted to
"sharing his love and bed" with pre-teen boys, and who paid one of
those boys $25 million for his silence. Why anyone would give even a dollar for
the talents of this disturbed individual is beyond me.
STOP! | 5:40 p.m. June 25, 2009
Can we stop with the celeb worship already?
Hey, Amazed... | 5:40 p.m. June 25, 2009
He ADMITTED "sharing his bed" with other people's young sons, and
he paid an out-of-court settlement of $25 million to one of his victims.
Remember that O.J. was "exonerated," too. You only give Michael
Jackson a pass for his obvious and self-admitted crimes because you're a
fan.
Anonymous | 5:41 p.m. June 25, 2009
No more neverland, never again...thank goodness. Too bad he was so interesting
in a weird way...child stardom strikes again.
Jason | 5:43 p.m. June 25, 2009
He certainly had a troubled personal life, but he also made some really great
music - music that still holds up extremely well today. RIP Michael.
Linda | 5:48 p.m. June 25, 2009
I am two years younger than both Michael Jackson and Donny Osmond and have
watched both their careers wax and wan for years.
And while Donny Osmond never reached the pinnacle of success professionally that Michael did, overall, his whole life is far more of an example to the world.
May Michael find peace in the next life, and his children comfort in this.
And while Donny Osmond never reached the pinnacle of success professionally that Michael did, overall, his whole life is far more of an example to the world.
May Michael find peace in the next life, and his children comfort in this.
awesomeron | 5:53 p.m. June 25, 2009
Thank you DN for the News, Fair and Balanced. Some of the Posters will not
be.
My family and my prayers go out to his family during this time of extreme sadness.
I have always been and remain to this day a huge fan. I had Thriller playing on my Car CD just a couple of days ago.
I have several of his Albums on my, My Music.
In our house when someone musical dies, we play their songs. We have a lot of Michael Jackso,
I remember a young boy that Sang Gospel and Loved Jesus.
I also remember a fine entertainer, singer, song writer and person. THE MAN BYOUND ROCKED.
In the later years I have ignored the weirdness and stuck to the artist. Michael was Michael simple as that.
I do not believe he was a child molester in the strict sense of the word. He did love kids, perhaps a little to much.
What he did do was create thousands of Jobs, Union Scale, Family Wage Jobs.
What he did was create Music that we could dance to and have fun listening to.
Three Kids are without their Father.
I AM AND REMAIN A HUGE FAN.
My family and my prayers go out to his family during this time of extreme sadness.
I have always been and remain to this day a huge fan. I had Thriller playing on my Car CD just a couple of days ago.
I have several of his Albums on my, My Music.
In our house when someone musical dies, we play their songs. We have a lot of Michael Jackso,
I remember a young boy that Sang Gospel and Loved Jesus.
I also remember a fine entertainer, singer, song writer and person. THE MAN BYOUND ROCKED.
In the later years I have ignored the weirdness and stuck to the artist. Michael was Michael simple as that.
I do not believe he was a child molester in the strict sense of the word. He did love kids, perhaps a little to much.
What he did do was create thousands of Jobs, Union Scale, Family Wage Jobs.
What he did was create Music that we could dance to and have fun listening to.
Three Kids are without their Father.
I AM AND REMAIN A HUGE FAN.
Tragic | 6:04 p.m. June 25, 2009
What an amazing talent. But too bad his life was as tragic as his death.
Art | 6:08 p.m. June 25, 2009
Michael Jackson Tickets for Sale!
Mossback George | 6:17 p.m. June 25, 2009
I'm sorry that both Farrah and Michael are gone. My regret for Farrah is
that her death today is now going to be completely overshadowed by
Michael's.
zd | 6:18 p.m. June 25, 2009
The world will suffer a massive loss of the kind of talent it takes to grab
one's crotch and ream out loud.
Anon 808 | 6:21 p.m. June 25, 2009
What you need to understand, while you are being Judgmental, sitting behind your
little Anon user name. Is that this Man is Revered The World Over by Billions of
People. Who are now in Tears because he died.
You can make No Friends slamming Michael Jackson today or any time in the near future.
If you do, people will hate you other Singles will not date you.
We all know Michael Jackson, was a little different and had some issues. WE ARE FANS, HUGE FANS, AND WE DO NOT CARE.
Michael Jackson is with Jesus they are most likely singing his Top Ten Greatest Hits. If you do not like that then get over it.
God will judge Michael Jackson and fairly.
Michael Jackson was 50. I at 63 stopped remembered, had a Prayer and Cried, My Wife is 47 she called me crying. Our Grandson 14 had his Tonsils Out Today, He Cried. My Daughter 19 Cried.
We Love Him we are Sad, for his kids, his family and us.
We will remember where we where when we heard that Michael Jackson Died. Peace.
This could be we used as a Great Teaching Moment, Handled with Love and Care.
You can make No Friends slamming Michael Jackson today or any time in the near future.
If you do, people will hate you other Singles will not date you.
We all know Michael Jackson, was a little different and had some issues. WE ARE FANS, HUGE FANS, AND WE DO NOT CARE.
Michael Jackson is with Jesus they are most likely singing his Top Ten Greatest Hits. If you do not like that then get over it.
God will judge Michael Jackson and fairly.
Michael Jackson was 50. I at 63 stopped remembered, had a Prayer and Cried, My Wife is 47 she called me crying. Our Grandson 14 had his Tonsils Out Today, He Cried. My Daughter 19 Cried.
We Love Him we are Sad, for his kids, his family and us.
We will remember where we where when we heard that Michael Jackson Died. Peace.
This could be we used as a Great Teaching Moment, Handled with Love and Care.
Anonymous | 6:27 p.m. June 25, 2009
Yawn...
sad commentary on DN posters | 6:36 p.m. June 25, 2009
such boorish childish behaviors from so many posters, truly sad.
s | 6:53 p.m. June 25, 2009
Maybe he can rest now. RIP.
Grumpy | 6:55 p.m. June 25, 2009
Whats really sad is so many people place such value on these entertainers. There
are plenty of people just as talented as MJ & Farrah, they were lucky enough
to be discovered. Just look at Susan Boyle.
It was a very sad day when my mother died but it didn't make the news. Their was never any speculation that she was a drug abuser or pedophile either. Maybe that's why it did'nt make the news.
To me, June 25 will always be the day after my birthday.
Our sympathy should be for their families.
It was a very sad day when my mother died but it didn't make the news. Their was never any speculation that she was a drug abuser or pedophile either. Maybe that's why it did'nt make the news.
To me, June 25 will always be the day after my birthday.
Our sympathy should be for their families.
rightascension | 6:59 p.m. June 25, 2009
A few days ago, the 40th anniversary of the death of Judy Garland -- and now
this shocking development.
Mr. Jackson possessed enormous talent, and most people do not understand where that sort of creativity comes. Thus he had to endure the insults and the sniping of the little talents and the jealous wannabes.
I remember something that Bernard Shaw wrote in the notes to "Caesar and Cleopatra" He compared-contrasted Caesar, and Charles XII, and Joan of Arc, and Admiral Nelson "who were like most modern self made millionaires half witted geniuses, enjoying the worship according by all races certain forms of insanity." The adulation that the public heaped on Jackson seems today to validate Shaw's assessment --
but we didn't realize how insane Jackson really could get. For example
He settled the 1993 pedofile accusations out of court, and the 2005 jury found him not guilty of child sexual abuse by getting kids drunk -- yet somehow he never quite shook off the image.
Mr. Jackson possessed enormous talent, and most people do not understand where that sort of creativity comes. Thus he had to endure the insults and the sniping of the little talents and the jealous wannabes.
I remember something that Bernard Shaw wrote in the notes to "Caesar and Cleopatra" He compared-contrasted Caesar, and Charles XII, and Joan of Arc, and Admiral Nelson "who were like most modern self made millionaires half witted geniuses, enjoying the worship according by all races certain forms of insanity." The adulation that the public heaped on Jackson seems today to validate Shaw's assessment --
but we didn't realize how insane Jackson really could get. For example
He settled the 1993 pedofile accusations out of court, and the 2005 jury found him not guilty of child sexual abuse by getting kids drunk -- yet somehow he never quite shook off the image.
Grover | 7:12 p.m. June 25, 2009
As they used to say in Washington: Elvis has left the building! Or was that just
another impersonator?
Michael WHO?? | 7:13 p.m. June 25, 2009
One last WHO RAH for Michael. His name will soon be for gotten like it has been
for the past ten plus years. Sorry to say but pedophiles don't desire
praise!
just keep pointing the finger | 7:37 p.m. June 25, 2009
Michael Jackson made some of the best pop music I have ever heard. Everything
that his music was about promoted peace and love. It's easy to say that he
was a child molestor and that's all he'll be remembered for. I
don't know whether he actually molested a child or not, I wasn't in
the room (although he does fit the profile of a pedophile). We may never know
what really happened. But to everyone pointing a finger and proclaiming him
guilty, I say he among you without sin should first cast a stone.
Cindy | 7:53 p.m. June 25, 2009
I am so shocked and saddened to hear this news. This came out of nowhere.
Michael was the first artist I can remember liking. I had a poster of him that I
kissed every morning before school and every day after. He may have had his
struggles but he was a talented human being. My prayers are with his children at
this difficult time. And I hope he is finally able to find peace.
Anonymous | 8:07 p.m. June 25, 2009
He was king of pop at his time. Rest you troubled soul. You music will be
forever remembered. RIP Mike.
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