Michael Jackson dies at age 50

[dlbpharmd]

www.cnn.com/

So far this is only reported as "breaking news," but Foxnews.com has it also.

[Menolly]

I was waiting to post until more official news reported it. The LA Times just did as well...

Michael Jackson is dead [Updated]
2:06 PM | June 25, 2009

[Updated at 3:15 p.m.: Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement sources told The Times.]

[dlbpharmd]

Ha! Beat you to it, bet you're pissed.

[Menolly]

nah...
I'm not usually in to "celebrity" deaths.
But, well...

[Furls Fire]

And so passes one of music's greatest legends...

We Are The World--Michael Jackson/Lionel Ritchie

USA for Africa, in a soundstage in LA after the Grammy Awards, a group of artists got together and sang the athemn against hunger in 1985...

Lionel richie
There comes a time when we heed a certain call

Lionel richie & stevie wonder
When the world must come together as one

Stevie wonder
There are people dying

Paul simon
And its time to lend a hand to life

Paul simon & kenny rogers
The greatest gift of all

Kenny rogers
We cant go on pretending day by day

James ingram
That someone, somewhere will soon make a change

Tina turner
We are all part of gods great big family

Billy joel
And the truth, you know, love is all we need

Chorus:
Michael jackson
We are the world, we are the children


We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving

Diana ross
Theres a choice were making
Were saving our own lives

Michael & diana ross
Its true well make a better day
Just you and me

Dionne warwick
Send them your heart
So theyll know that someone cares

Dionne warwick & willie nelson
And their lives will be stronger and free

Willie nelson
As God has shown us by turning stones to bread

Al jarreau
So we all must lend a helping hand

Chorus:
We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving

Bob dylan
Theres a choice were making
Were saving our own lives
Its true well make a better day
Just you and me

Michael jackson
When youre down and out, there seems no hope at all

Huey lewis
But if you just believe theres no way we can fall

Cindy lauper
Well, well, well, well let us realize that a change can only come

Kim carnes
When we stand together as one

Chorus:
We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving

Theres a choice were making
Were saving our own lives
Its true well make a better day
Just you and me

We are the world, we are the children
We are the ones who make a brighter day
So lets start giving

Theres a choice were making
Were saving our own lives
Its true well make a better day
Just you and me

We are the world......

Rest easy, Michael. The world was enriched by your talent and your music. And also by the many humanitarian programs you funded.

I for one, am sadden by this...

[Savor Dam]

I can't resist a clerihew...

Michael Jackson, King of Pop
Announced a comeback, but his heart chose to stop
Both fame and death came far too swift
Though the music remains an unquestioned gift

[dlbpharmd]

(not disputing the right to post the information; just saying that "neener neener, I posted before you did" jabs may not be in the best of form. )

That's not at all what I did. If you knew more about the friendship/rivalry between myself and Menolly, you wouldn't feel the need to make that statement.

[dANdeLION]

[Menolly]

...whoa...
am I the cause of even more disharmony?
dlb was simply having fun; and he is right, we tease each other in such ways constantly, the silly faded orange shirt wearer...
...but I also know Savor Dam has picked up on some things that have subtly bothered me elsewhere.

My thanks to both of you.
Now let's continue to remember Michael...

[Furls Fire]

Paris Jackson: "Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just wanted to say I love him — so much."

I witnessed today one of the greatest memorial services I have ever seen. I will never forget it and I will never forget Michael Jackson. His talent, his genius, his love for people, and his love for his children were immeasurable. Rest in sweet grace and peace, Michael. You were a gift to the world!

Michael's favorite song...

Smile--Charlie Chaplin

Smile
tho'
your heart is aching,
Smile
Even though it's breaking,
When there are clouds in the sky- You'll get by,
If you
Smile through your fear and sorrow,
Smile and maybe tomorrow
You'll see the sun come shining through- For you.
Light up your face with gladness,
Hide ev'ry trace of sadness,
Altho' a tear may be ever so near,
That's the time you must keep on trying,
Smile- What's the use of crying,
You'll find that life is still worthwhile,
If you just smile.

Goodbye, Michael

[Alex]

Peace Out, MJ.