Despite all the intrigues associated with Michael Jackson, he is truly a pop icon. I grew up watching him dancing to his music. Beat it, Thriller, Bad, Billy Jeans, Heal the World, Black or White are just among the songs I can easily recall as I type. I met him in 1980′s and now hearing his death crushed me in some ways I can’t explain.
TMZ reported this at 5:20PM (EST) Michael Jackson was said to have died of cardiac arrest. Paramedics from 911 were called to his home this afternoon June 26, 2009 (night time in Manila) after the King of Pop stopped breathing. When they arrived at the Los Angeles hospital, he had no pulse and after repeated attempts to revive him, he was pronounced dead. He was 50.
Meanwhile, one of our beloved Charlies Angels actress Farrah Fawcet dies of cancer Thursday morning . Fawcett, 62, died at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, nearly three years after being diagnosed with anal cancer. Ryan O’Neal, the longtime companion who returned to her side when she became ill, was with her.
Farrah Fawcett is also an icon especially for the fashion industry with her feathery luscious hairstyle aside from the many movies and TV shows she did.
Another TV icon dies. Legendary “Tonight Show” sidekick Ed McMahon has passed away at the age of 86. Cause of death was not clear as he has complicating health problems that probably lead to his death.
Ed McMahol is the veteran TV personality best known for his nightly introduction of Carson in a deep, booming voice with the drawn-out line, “Heeeeeeeeere’s Johnny!” He died on June 23 reports said but his death was just publicized now as two Hollywood icons passed away.
Farewell and condolence to their families and to the world as well as we have lost great TV and music icons.
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June 25th, 2009 at 11:08 pm
Earth,
This is not a good day for the music and movie industry. The world will mourn with them.
Z
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June 26th, 2009 at 2:06 am
This is indeed a sad and depressing news, but like everything around us, life goes on.
June 26th, 2009 at 6:00 am
[...] Meanwhile, one of our beloved Charlies Angels actress Farrah Fawcet dies of cancer Thursday morning . Fawcett , 62, died at St. John’s Health Center in Santa Monica, nearly three years after being diagnosed with anal cancer. …Page 2 [...]
June 26th, 2009 at 6:09 am
Today is a sad day indeed! Two great people died.
May they rest in peace.
June 26th, 2009 at 9:40 am
honestly, what i thought at first was, is it true that MJ’s dead or they’re just making it up? i’ve overheard this on tv but didn’t give interest coz i thought it’s not true. but now that you’ve blogged about it makes me want to believe.
June 26th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
It is such a great loss that a man with great talent like Michael Jackson dies. RIP King of POP
June 26th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
I was SHOCKED when I heard about Michael Jackson death yesterday! I believe he was a kind and gentle man who was miss represented and was taken advantage off because of his fame and fortune. I do believe his father is to blame. Do to his greed for cash, he pushed his kids especially Michael to perform. He defiantly missed his childhood! I hope where ever he is, he is the child he always wanted to be! RIP my friend!
June 29th, 2009 at 1:25 am
Michael Jackson is my favorite pop artist ever since i was a child. He is truly the King of Pop and i am saddened by this news.
July 4th, 2009 at 8:17 am
there would be no other King of Pop like Michael Jackson. he would always be the King.
July 6th, 2009 at 11:46 pm
The week before he died,I was on the patio with my daughter and her boyfriend.They were talking about cartoons,and I said ;my favorite cartoon on saturday morning was the jackson five with adventures lead by micheal and pet snake ‘Rosey’.The best part though was hearing one of their newest songs sometime during the show.We love the whole talented family.
July 8th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
I was impressed with Michael Jackson memorial yesterday! He seemed like a loving man who really cared about others. He will be missed by millions of fans but his legacy will live forever.