oh my god noooo!!!! michael jackson just died!  

Hi Jen, Thriller will always be one of my favs too. I was
a big fan of Michael's no matter what anyone said about him!
He was an extremely talented guy, one that no one can replace!

ya he was definetely talemted thats for sure. its too bad though that in recent years his image was tainted

Yeah I think it's sad.

Hey PoetryPose, You are so not alone! Who didn't want to sing
and dance like Michael! I am so devasted right now! I hope
he will finally be at peace~

Hi clutterbug, I used to watch him when I was young too. I
watched him grow up and now my heart is breaking! I hope he
will be at peace now~

Really don't know much about MJ...But Thriller and Beat It are two of my fav songs.

RIP Michael Jackson

I've seen 4 or 5 of them now.

Hey celtic, Michael was a very special and popular guy, I'm
not surprised that discussions all popped up at once.

Me either. He sure was and always will be.

He was such a public icon that many people
feel they actually knew him.

Only natural that everyone would grieve.

Guess that's why he sought the solitude of
privacy between his masks.

Yes, an icon. He is and will always be an entertainer and interesting personality.

well just when he started again to come back suffering a long time so sad to hear he died :(

Yes, it sure is sad. I am sure he wasn't finished or ready to go.

LOL--hi mysdianait...I take it you weren't a big fan of Michael Jackson--neither was I...he really did have talent and started at a very young age, but maybe that was the problem...too much fame too soon and too young...made him a "tad" weird. I do remember and still like his "Thriller" video though...that is the most watched video of all time. And yes, Farrah was a talent not really recognized...think she was often viewed as a blonde ditz...LOL..but her movie The Burning Bed was very powerful yet still her talent wasn't taken seriously

Many of Michael's issues were caused by his father pushing him to be the best when all Michael wanted to do was be a child. Any child under that much stress will grow up to be a little eccentric! Part of me felt bad for him, but it comes to a point where an adult must take responsiblity for themselves and get HELP!

He had talent and he wasted it and therefore in my books I can't admire him He had the chance to be a positive leader but that went wrong. He wasted his life too striving to be something he was not and I can't agree with that either.

I did not dislike his music but it's all the rest that outweighs the positive so I would never be able to consider him as a a hero of our times. He will become a legend no doubt and the bad bits will be forgotten

Ah-hah! Just got the third one...yes I heard about Ed McMahon passing away yesterday..and now Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett...they always DO say things come in threes

Yes, katz, unfortunately death comes in 3's and we lost 3
very wonderful, talented and very sweet special people.
Ed, Farah and Michael may they all finally rest in peace~

I know that you weren't a big fan of Michael Jackson. I read
your response in Myjk's discussion, but you did admit that his
talent was special. He had his faults, as we all do, but his
talent couldn't be compared to any. So I do hope that he is
at peace at last. I was a big fan of his since he was a sweet
little boy in the Jackson Five. He was a "tortured soul", and
it wasn't all his fault, so let us let him RIP. Thanks for
being honest pye! Hugs, Opal

Devastated yes

Don't want to go off topic but I remember him right back in the Peyton Place times - that is a long time ago too.

I remember Peyton Place too. And Ryan O'Neal is totally
devastated. He wanted to marry Farrah before she died.

You are so right hiddenwing. Michael Jackson will never be
able to be replaced. I am still in shock right now. Even
as I type these responses I still can't believe that he is
really dead. I am do devasted! I really was a major fan of
his since he started out with his brothers in the Jackson 5.

I know that you're right mrghill~ Unfortunately for him, he
was the first and youngest of his family to be "taken". What
I do hope is that his miserable father suffers for what he
did to him in his early years! But, I doubt he will! What
many people don't realize is what Michael really went through
at the hands of that baztard! I really am devastated at his
loss! I grew up with him and he was younger then me! Such a
talent will never be again! Thanks for remembering...

I'm sorry that you hate Joe Jackson for making a future for his sons. I guess once Hollywood get their hands on the lives of people they can choose who will be the villain and who will be the hero. I have to say despite the perception of how Joe treated all of his sons, he did more for his family than many black fathers would even try to do. Michael decided to take multiple risks of having surgery to alter his appearance, he was a creative individual (as we all know are flaky), he was malnourished and he was genetically prone to heart disease and hypertension. He didn't have a whole lot going on in his favor for longevity. Since I didn't know the man personally, I can't mourn, but I do sympathize for the Jackson family for the loss of their youngest son.

well i'll really miss his moonwalk :(

may his soul rest in peace -_-

That little boy fiasco was all arranged by the C.I.A, I reckon as a smear. May his soul rest in peace :)

What did Michael ever do to you? It's sad that people like you even have the freedom of expression because with you everything is negative. The Bible teaches us to judge not. Shame on you for being such an a$$hole!

Worldwise1, I'm not sure who you are directing your opinion at, but from what I'm reading, It sounds like you are contradicting your own reproving comment. There's an old saying that says when you point your finger at someone, four more are pointing back at you. Once you are finished being the spokes-whatever for the creator, think about it.

I dont care what others say about him he will always live on in my heart. I dont think i cant get over his passing. Michael was such a gifted entertainer and sweet person. I was waiting for him to come back too but now that can never be. I just cant stop crying now this is soo sad.