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Michael Jackson Obituary

Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted "King of Pop" who emerged from childhood superstardom to become the entertainment world's most influential singer and dancer before his life and career deteriorated in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. He was 50. What are your memories of the King of Pop? Share them in our online guestbook.

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Published by The Ledger from Jun. 25 to Jun. 30, 2009.

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levi wyatt

August 11, 2025

huge fan!!!

Katie Whiting

August 4, 2025

sorry for your loss death of Michael Jackson I grew up with brother Michael Jackson I grief RIP Pedro Ramirez

Katie Whiting

August 3, 2025

Michael Jackson was the king of pop always will be remembered rest in peace Michael till we meet again

Heather Hantz

July 2, 2025

I know he loved his children.
Dear Jackson children,
I am sorry you lost your Father. Janet I am sorry you lost your brother. As a mother and sister I can only respond with Jesus. God loves you more than you can ever imagine. You are talented and special just as his wished you would be. The millions reached in love and respect is the legacy of the Savior! We are God's family and your are dearly loved and honored. We are all friends and neighbors of Jesus heart. Heaven on earth is Jesus enduring love eternal love like no other.
With much love and respect,
Heather Hantz

Irene Kimble

July 1, 2025

R.i.p.ur biggest fan forever

Rachel Holman

June 13, 2025

I am so sorry for the death of Michael Jackson.

June 2, 2025

milagros green

April 19, 2025

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Ainsley

April 7, 2025

He inspired me to be better and be motivated

Curina M Thomas

April 4, 2025

Dear Michael, you probably don't know me but I've known Michael since I was 2 I never got to see him but I just wanna say lord Michael gets better seats up there in heaven than down here please support him even though he has sadly passed.

Hannah Culver

March 27, 2025

I miss you michael

kinza chaeka

March 4, 2025

Michael was actually a friend of mine back in the day and he would always show off his amazing talent of singing. I loved him so much and his music. Rest in piece. I know its been a while since your passing but i still think about you every day.

Jamie

February 27, 2025

Thx Michael for changing the world and your my favorite singer and I wish I met u

Sashaa

February 5, 2025

I love u and miss u sm Micheal even tho I never met you before I´m a hug fan of yours and u will never ever be forgotten in my heart

Mariah

January 6, 2025

My mom says he was the best king of pop, and died a little before I was born. After hearing his music, she was right. Rest in Peace MJ.

Esperanza smith

January 1, 2025

I LOVE U MIKEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!

Brayden

October 30, 2024

RIP big man

Leslie Redaway

October 15, 2024

Rest In Heaven

Alaina

September 22, 2024

Hi Michael Jackson my name is Alaina malbrew I am really sorry that I really didn't go see ur shows and didn't get ur autograph before you passed u really inspired me to be just like you someday ur one of my idol I will always miss you and your songs

Luff Spencer

September 16, 2024

Remembering Michael Jackson and Tito Jackson

Luff Spencer

September 16, 2024

Your brother in heaven with you

Reverend Dae Yun Kim

September 11, 2024

Reverend Dae Yun Kim

September 11, 2024

Reverend Dae Yun Kim

September 11, 2024

Reverend Dae Yun Kim

September 11, 2024

By Reverend Dae Yun Kim(Ph.D., Doctor Of Divinity, Master Of Divinity, Master Of Theology, Ordained Minister): Michael Jackson was great singer. Michael Jackson was great song writer. Michael Jackson was great dancer. Michael Jackson was great actor. Many people recognized his great musical talent. Therefore many people will remember him.

Nina Canales

August 30, 2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday Michael, May all the bright stars in heaven be shining on your special day

April

August 29, 2024

Thank you Michael for representing our creator's finest. never can say goodbye!

Ali Hamed

August 26, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Stephanie Miles

August 9, 2024

Michael was handsome man and a talented singer and dancer love you Michael

August Robinson

July 27, 2024

He was a very gifted singer and actor and songwriter you all love and miss him very much he was very talented.

Doris B

July 21, 2024

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Dennis Winship

June 12, 2024

Michael Jackson was the best pop singer there was he will be missed. Dennis winship lynn Massachusetts

Lola

June 10, 2024

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Karla White

May 20, 2024

Love you

luis Cabrera

May 20, 2024

he was a good man

justino garcia

May 1, 2024

he was a good man

spade jackson

April 17, 2024

hi

Carson Loveless

April 1, 2024

Condolences to his family and his loved ones

Tony Spirito

March 5, 2024

Thanks for the memories.

Natonisha Echols

March 5, 2024

I miss you Michael you really did change the world RIP

Leigh Bean

August 29, 2023

Happy 65th birthday to you my favoret king of pop i love so much god bless you

Bill Harren

May 17, 2023

Bill Harren

May 17, 2023

Bill Harren

May 17, 2023

Bill Harren

May 17, 2023

The years have passed but family friends and your fans will never forget you and the great things you did for ill children. The family pictures of you are so nice and of good quality. Continued condolence to the family.

London

May 16, 2023

Love you baeeeeeee

jason meinfelder

February 4, 2023

As the days and weeks pass, and as you return to life's routine, may you continue to feel comforted by the love and support of family and friends.

Judy & Michael Tibbs

February 4, 2023

You are a true legend. Your music will live on forever. You still inspire the world with all your hits. I hope heaven is dancing and a rockin to your music. We love you, RIP Michael.
Your Fan, Judy Tibbs

Beauty Never Dies. Missing You

January 30, 2023

JOEL GENSBUGEL

January 18, 2023

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

JASON MEINFELDER

January 18, 2023

Forever here today
Never gone tomorrow
My eternal friend
I love you...

jason meinfelder

January 11, 2023

Forever here today
Never gone tomorrow
Our eternal friend
We love you
JUPITER INLET COLONY
Crenshaw

jason meinfelder

January 9, 2023

Forever here today
Never gone tomorrow
Our eternal friend
We love you

Laurence Bonner

December 31, 2022

May the Lord Bless and Keep You Michael. May the Lord Make his Face shine upon you and be Gracious to You Michael. May the Lord lift up his Countenance upon you and Give You Peace !!

Casandra Jennings

December 20, 2022

I love and miss you r.i.p

Janice Moore

August 29, 2022

Happy Birthday. I love and miss you so much.

kalueb letts

June 10, 2022

you will be missed. i love you so much,you are an inspiration for me,you changed my life i love you so much thank you so much!

cool man

April 26, 2022

love you babe

Charlie B.

November 24, 2021

Love you and miss you

zach

October 27, 2021

a legend never dances away because they will always be moonwalking

Grady M Youngblood

August 1, 2021

Micheal Jackson is Icon in Pop Music.

sue

July 8, 2021

love you

Valenda Newell

June 26, 2021

A living legend gone too soon..but his music will be here on this earth forever. So many hits he gave us..So many unbelievable concerts and TV appearances. MJ was the word ENTERTAINMENT please believe. The music industry is not the same without you. Miss you much..Celebrating playing all ur music this weekend ...A TRUE ARTIST

Janice Moore

June 26, 2021

Twelve years gone and still loved and missed. Janice Moore, of Wmbg,Va.

Dennis Winship

May 14, 2021

I will never forget his music.He was one of the best pop singers there ever was.Dennis winship Lynn,massachusetts

Ny'Riah Dumas

March 23, 2021

He is in a way better place then we are fly high michael

Zeynep Ayyldz

March 23, 2021

your legacy will never end as you keep inspiring people all over the world. thank you for all your contributions to music. fly high mj

Anna Smith

February 27, 2021

I've been a fan of Michael Jackson for a while now and I really wish he was still alive. I love you, Michael. Rest in Peace.

Andrew Sorensen

February 8, 2021

Be free and fly high michael we love you

Elizabeth Bell

February 4, 2021

R.I.P Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson is the best artist Michael Jackson been on the Hall of Fame Michael Jackson does what he do on stage without thinking a thing he's a legend he's an artist he won 8 Grammys in a night his favorite color is red in Black his favorite

luella harrell

January 24, 2021

I love Michael Jackson song so much that all these pictures that you see under all of them is my profile for my computer school computer and also I really want to meet Tina Turner The Jackson 5 and everybody else in the world all the famous people in arti

luella harrell

January 24, 2021

From age 9 or age 5 growing up all is in his life is music I love the movie because of you plus the one on YouTube American Dream part 1 through I think 20 but the movie is the greatest movie.

luella harrell

January 24, 2021

Michael Jackson songs inspired names I listen to Thomas and every day I compare are his favorite things to me and my cousin he still wants to be a kid Michael Jackson always laugh and play.

luella harrell

January 24, 2021

When Michael Jackson was 50 years old now to this day here 60-something years old he is a legend he always look good in all of his outfits he is the greatest artists of all time and rest in peace MJ.

luella harrell

January 24, 2021

luella harrell

January 24, 2021

I believe it what he went he went through it's not okay it's not alright Michael Jackson was the best man alive he was the King of Pop he was the greatest legends never die I still listen to his music basically everyday while I listen to kids music while I cry and pray only 11 don't know what to say Michael Jackson R.I.P love you all the jackson supporters and fans and last but not least the Jackson family you are all Legends.

luella harrell

January 24, 2021

Michael Jackson is the best person in the world like legends never die I love all of his family Tito Jackson Jermaine Janet Latoya and the rest and how I speak R.I.P Michael Jackson.

December 30, 2020

He will always be missed by me

December 18, 2020

HE WAS THE BEST

December 17, 2020

he is such a good man i love his music

November 30, 2020

he was a great man

Trinity Plance

November 18, 2020

Michael was an amazing person, his music always cheers me up. He did not deserve what he went through, he always wanted to make people happy. R.I.P Michael

Tonya L Cummings

September 23, 2020

Rest In Peace Cousin Micheal. I have been missing you since you were alive. I miss you more in death. Nothing can erase the memories I’ve carried in my heart and mind since the late 60’s and early 70’s. I take this moment to also leave blessings with your/our family members as a whole. Like it used to be long long ago.

Kelly Jackson

September 23, 2020

Michael your music has been the background music for my life. From a 10 year old little girl to an adult, you have always been there for me. Thank you, KKEM

Migdalia Velazquez

September 16, 2020

May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.

Janice Moore

September 2, 2020

Happy Birthday, I miss you and Love you forever. Janice Moore, of Williamsburg, Va.

Beth Munafo

August 30, 2020

Happy Birthday We All Miss Love and Miss You. R.I.P.

Valenda Newell

August 29, 2020

MICHAEL JACKSON came into our lives. He shared his PHENOMENAL talent. The WORLD has never been the same...❤❤....HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Valenda Newell

August 29, 2020

MICHAEL JACKSON came into our lives. He shared his PHENOMENAL talent and the world was NEVER the SAME......❤❤......Happy Birthday!!!

Darryl Doleman

August 26, 2020

Missing you as always Michael I know the heavenly Angels are loving you. Sing a song to my beautiful mom.

Gina B.

June 26, 2020

Michael you are truly missed by many people even after all these years. My younger sister died last year of cancer at 62 years old her name was Antoinette. I don't think anyone could have been a bigger fan who loved you so much most of her life. In our family you have always been a part of our lives because we loved you so much even as a child . You were sweet and so talented we followed your life as you grew to be a handsome talented kind man. Your children were raised by your mom with love and care. They grew up to be truly wonderful people and I'm sure you would have been so proud of them.
Michael you will never be forgotten no matter how many years go by . I pray that people will focus on the good things you achieved in your life and the happiness you brought into our world. You truly were a hard act to follow not too many performers can compare to your music your dancing your voice, you really had it all plus such a handsome man on top of that.
I love you Michael ❤ you will never ever be forgotten
I pray your family has managed to keep life as normal as possible with their loss. Losing a family member is so hard. I understand because I lost two brothers and a sister. They also were gone too soon .
Rest in peace Michael
We love you always ❤

Janice Moore

June 24, 2020

Eleven years and you are still and always will be loved and missed by me. Love,Janice

Luff Spencer

May 28, 2020

Dear Michel Jackson family sorry lost Michel Jackson I like his music

George Parrish

May 8, 2020

Michael Jackson your my favorite singer I listen to your music everyday your music will never die your music will live forever I am proud to be a Moonwalker

George Parrish

May 8, 2020

Michael Jackson you will always be my favorite singer I listen to your music everyday your music will never die your music will live forever I am proud to a Moonwalker

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