Michael Joseph Jackson, American Singer and Songwriter,
Dies at 50
Michael Joseph Jackson, an American singer and songwriter who wrote the hit album ¨Thriller¨ in November of 1982, will be missed by millions around the world. He wrote tons of hit albums throughout the 1980´s and early to mid 2000´s. His music was loved by millions of people around the world, his death was so unexpected that millions of people around the world were impacted by it. Even though he is gone, Michaels music is still loved and enjoyed by a lot of people around the world. He was born in Gary, Indiana in August 29, 1958 and died June 25, 2009 in Holmby Hills, Los Angeles California at the age of 50. Cause of death is believed to be a heart attack or possibly an overdose. He got no sleep the night before his death, so his physician believes that he was suffering from some kind of sleep disorder that may have contributed to his sudden death. To most of the world, the “king of pop” dying was a huge
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A public memorial service was held for Jackson 12 days after his death on July 9, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. The event was followed by a private family service. Millions of people from all around the world attended his public service. After his death, flowers and memorial items were placed on his star in Hollywood California. He was preceded in death by his brother Brandon Jackson, his parents, Katherine and Joe Jackson. Some of his better songs would be Beat it(part of the album, thriller), Leave me Alone(part of the album, bad), Speed Demon, and Another Part of Me. Michael left behind three children, Paris Jackson, Michael Joseph Jackson Jr, and Prince Michael