Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50. Jackson suffered cardiac arrest in his Los Angeles home and was rushed to the hospital after his heart stopped and CPR attempts failed. He died later that morning. read more
END OF AN ERA: The music world mourned when recording artist Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009. The funeral, on September 4, was attended by his parents Katherine and Joe Jackson. Despite his passing, thousands of fans still Google if Jackson is really dead or alive. read more
In a June 28, 2009 Baltimore Sun article titled "7 Ways Michael Jackson Changed The World", Jill Rosen wrote that Jackson's legacy was "as enduring as it is multi-faceted", influencing fields including sound, dance, fashion, music videos and celebrity. read more