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Fans and media wait outside the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, Thursday, June 25, 2009. Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star, rose to become the "King of Pop" and the biggest celebrity in the world. He died at age 50 after going into cardiac arrest on June 25 in Los Angeles, California.
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LaToya Jackson leaves the UCLA Medical Center following the death of her brother, musical legend Michael Jackson.
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Women embrace outside UCLA Medical Center after learning of the death of Michael Jackson at his home in Los Angeles Thursday, June 25, 2009.
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DETROIT - JUNE 25: Fans pay their respects to pop star Michael Jackson at the Motown Historical Museum "Hitsville U.S.A" June 25, 2009 in Detroit, Michigan.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 25: Fans of pop star Michael Jackson weep over his death on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
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The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks to the members of the media about Michael Jackson's death in front of the Apollo Theater, Thursday, June 25, 2009, in New York.
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Berry Gordy, the founder of Motown, pauses for a moment before a news conference held after the death of Michael Jackson in Bel Air section of Los Angeles,Thursday, June 25, 2009.
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LOS ANGELES, CA - JUNE 25: Fans of pop star Michael Jackson sit vigil at Michael Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, mourning his death on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California.
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GARY, INDIANA - JUNE 25: People gather outside the former childhood home of Pop Star Michael Jackson on June 25, 2009 in Gary, Indiana.
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NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Crowds of fans gather outside of the Apollo Theater to remember pop star Michael Jackson on June 25, 2009 in New York City.
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Years from now, we'll all remember where we were when we heard that Michael Jackson died. Above, Black Voices brings you scenes of reactions from loved ones and fans around the world. Below, you can join other BV Members to reminisce about the incredible life and legacy of The King of Pop.
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Here's how some of Black Voices' members reacted when they heard the news:
I can't believe I am actually crying....as a kid I would sit on the living room floor listening to Thriller, staring @ the iconic album cover. I swear I didn't think I'd cry, but I am. He was my first musical crush and his were the only "star" buttons I wore. He broke my heart over the changes in his life and part of me was mad, but today I found out all the pieces were not broken....he still had a place in there...Miss U Mike.
From member conceitedcutie23:
I can't believe it. I'm in shock. Lord be with his family and friends in their time of need.
From member shortycasper:
I haven't cried yet. Still in shock. But like you I used to stare at that Thriller album cover for hours at a time. At 9 years old, he was the finest thing on earth to me!
From member nljacksonstcroix:
My heart aches. I really can't believe one of my childhood icons is dead. You can't tell me y'all didn't have a Beat It or Thriller jacket, and if you were lucky, you got the glove too.
From member tinarbnsn6:
I've loved you Michael Jackson since i was 8 yrs old and you were 9
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By: antionette johnson on 7/03/2009 5:26PM
I regret that Michael didn't get a chance to enjoy being a child. I think this is why he enjoyed having children around. His music will always make you remember him. HE will truly be missed as a great entertainer and a human being.
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By: don on 7/04/2009 6:12PM
New autopsy , MJ died from eating a 10 year old weenie
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By: Kenny on 7/06/2009 1:38PM
Still in shock.I miss him dearly.Long live the King!
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By: MISS NIKA on 7/09/2009 11:38PM
I AM STILL IN DISBELIEF, I TOO WAS A BIG THRILLER FAN I WOULD BE CALLED BY ADULT FAMILY MEMBERS TO MIMIC THE THRILLER DANCE STEPS. MJ'S DEATH WAS SUCH A SHOCK TO ME BECAUSE HE WAS SOMEWHAT THOUGHT TO BE INVENCEABLE THE MUSIC INDUSTRY HAS LOST THE BIGGEST STAR OF ALL TIME REST IN PEACE TO THE WORLDS BIGGEST AND MOST TALENTED PERFORMER THE WORLD WILL EVER KNOW. I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU MJJ.
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By: mina on 8/06/2009 8:29PM
i still cant believe he has passed. it seems like a publicity stunt but reality has set in and i've come to terms that the man who moonwalked across my tv and who helped heal the world with his music and his humertarian heart has left the world with a huge impact... i hope everyone realizes that michaels talent will always be remembered and we should try to emulate his way of caring for other people and try to make a world as michael would say, "A Better Place"
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