It was with horror that I heard the news today as I was driving home. I was caught totally off guard when they said that Michael Jackson had passed away. I had heard earlier in the day about Farrah Fawcett and was already lamenting who amazing it was that we feel like we know these celebrities. However, when the news about MJ hit me I was completely unprepared for my emotional reaction. I am from the generation that grew up with the Thriller album. Immediately, my phone started ringing, friends & family (even from Jamaica) calling to see if I had heard the news.
I'm sure many people will have terrible things to say about him but the truth is he was a great artist. His talent has been unsurpassed by any of the newer artists. He inspired so many children to sing and dance and respect the arts.
For me his music still makes me smile and immediately takes me back to a simpler, worry free time.
It is too sad for him to be gone at such a young age.
My thoughts and prayers go out to his children and his family and all the people who really knew and loved him.
Dr. Stacey-Ann Baugh
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He is was just a man that was pushed to the top only to be pushed to the point of falling only to hang on and prove the world wrong again and againg
Eric - well said!
Stacey-Ann...
What a sad life he had. I offer my heartfelt condolenced to those that loved him.
He was such a gifted performer. The world will miss him
Ginger
Richard - its amazing that so many people don't understand that money and fame do not guarantee happiness
Ginger - he was probably one of the best performers ever.
Hi Stacey-Ann, I wasn't an MJ "fan", although I certainly know him and love a lot of his music, but because of my age- probably missed the time frame. I understand how you feel, and I am so sorry for this loss - probably the same way I felt when John Lennon died - you said it well, totally unprepared for the emotional reaction. MJ will live on in his music - the very best gift of all.