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Michael Jackson Dies at Age 50

Jumat, 26 Juni 2009 by Herin Bleed , under


“God damn it.” That was my first thought when I first caught word that Michael Jackson had suffered a heart attack earlier today. Like many, I kept my eye on Twitter for updates, all the while hoping for the best. Seriously, in what kind of sick sad world could we lose Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson on the same day? TMZ was the first to report his death, and it was eventually confirmed by the LA Times.

By now it’s probably not worth rehashing the events of today any further. Those of you who care are already thoroughly depressed, and those of you who don’t have probably clicked away. I don’t even consider myself a diehard fan, but I thought a few words are in order for the passing of a man who has left an indelible mark on the entertainment industry.

First off, he helped shape what was cool in the 80’s, which is most clearly seen in Miami Vice (produced by Michael Mann). Consider the following clip from the series pilot:

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