how come you keep going on and on about the younger michael and him starting out and all the bad things that have come of him.......what about the michael jackson that cared for humanity and the songs he sang trying to raise awareness..........the earth song, they don't care about us, heal the world, and of course the song from free willy will you be there?

Michael Jackson loss is devastating for the whole world. I am having the worst days of my life because the world had lost two beautiful icons and spirits in a matter of hours. Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson, icons of two unforgettable decades in our lives went away on the same day. I know the world will not be the same without them. In fact it will be worse without them. Why in the world we lose the most beautiful persons young and quickly. Their legend will never fade and die and that is our relief.
God bless their soul and may god give us patience to come over our grieve

Fayez Arnaout- Kuwait

Michael was a great artist and will always be remembered for his enormous contributions. Like Elvis, Michael had a dark hole in his soul for many many reasons...both of these men were able to channel so much of that loneliness into music and pleasing the fans and random acts of kindness. Michael had his defects...and he paid dearly for them and what the media does with such gritty details. He was twisted in some ways, but he was a genius and I don't know any great artists that weren't a little left of center in their personal lives. So all I have to add is simply this: thank you Michael for your gifts and talents and I pray that you are now at peace and I also pray that you will be remembered for your positive contributions. Let us not forget the strain of performing for 45 years of his life...and he was only 50!!! Is it any wonder that today occured...really? Rest in peace.

THE END OF TWO LIVES FILLED WITH PLEASURE AND STRIFE
THEIR PASSING INDEED, CUTS LIKE A KNIFE
THEY'RE BOTH SIX FEET UNDER
BUT HE STOLE HER THUNDER
IN DEATH – BUT NOT IN REAL LIFE!

RIP Mr. Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop." Your songs and humanitarian contributions will be remembered forever.

I am writing from India and mourns the death of the Greatest Star of our generation – the legendary, the one and & only supermost superstar MICHAEL JACKSON !! Shall miss the moonwalk, the breakdance ,the white socks, the ankle length trousers, the hat, the curly locks and Of course THRILLER !!!!! U were , are and remain THE REAL KING!! Miss u forever MJ !!! moonwalk the heaven's!!

He was the truest superstar of our generation , the King of Pop, the icon of the 80s, i still have the first cassette [ it was non cd days] Thriller I bought in 1983 and have been listening all day. My room was adorned by his posters and centre spreads and I was in grade 7 or 8 when Thriller was released.

Really missing you MJ, come what may , for anyone born during the 70s or the 80's U were, U are and U remain the ONLY GREATEST SUPERSTAR of music history.

shall miss u immensely !! Moonwalk the heaven's !! R.I.P , M.J

Rohit Murgai from New Delhi , India

I've always loved Michaels music and grew up with it all around me. I still remember how scarred I was when they showed the thriller video on tv!

I really don't know how much is true of all the things that has been said of him, but it seems that now he's dead people are finally giving him a break and focusing more on his music. Sad that they never did that while he was still alive.

Funny to think just two weeks ago I was saying how much I wished I was back in Europe so that i could see him live...

//Martin – Sweden

The entire world has indeed lost a star or stars.They were legends i must say.

It feels so sad; tears come back again and again seeing the news and people who love Michael

I was born in very small city in India; he was the first artist from Hollywood that I heard,

And I felt in love with Michael's music instantly, thought then I did not understand the actual word then what he was singing but that did not kept me from loving his music ,I remember when I bought his cassette of dangerous in 1995 it was 90 Rs. This was big thing for me then, when most of other Indian music just cost around 30 Rs.

My love for English music and Hollywood started with him. He will always have a place in my heart. Rest in Peace Michael

It's sad that all of a sudden he is gone, but that's how life is you never know when you are going to die, so we all must be prepared on how we are to leave others behind...with all of my prayers to the family and his children.

Its really sad that Micheal is gone. I feel sorry for his children and his family. However, the media which made his life miserable should at least allow him to rest in peace. They should respect the wishes of his family in this trying time.
In Uganda we woke up today with that shocking news. Inspite of all the problems we experience in our country, the poverty, the conflicts etc, people both in rural and urban areas all found joy listening to Micheal Jackson's music. to us, he achieved what very few people can and dare to dream of. Rest in peace Micheal

I am shocked and really very sad now... I have to write here something... MICHAEL, THANK YOU FOR YOUR GREAT SONGS...
R.I.P
Dusan from Bratislava, Slovakia

we will remmber you, and histort will remmber u...., pop musiq died .... along with Michael Jackson..., he was so magnaficient singer like mom marley and elivs and he Rock we will misss......,

Michael Jackson will be forever a doctor of souls.....I'm Michael's patient...
Dan – Roumania

No music collection can be complete without at least one Michael Jackson album. He created powerful music like "Earth Song" but also emotional, tender songs like "Liberian Girl". "Earth Song" was the first hit that dealt with the environment and animal welfare. "We Are the World" brought the suffering of millions in Africa into the public eye.

Michael – we will miss you!

I was shocked when i heard bought Jackson's death. A great legend is gone and shall be missed but never forgotten. Let the whole world hold a minute of silence for him.

Rest In Peace

Fatoumata Sillah
The Gambia

What a lost throughout the world.Really its sad, i am young but i loved him, his music not to mention the moonwalk, may his soul rest in peace, he died young, media troubled him, but god saw the pain and decided to give him the break, its such a pity. he became a star at a younger age and never had normal childhood and yet he passed on lonely. but made us happy with his moves and music. Micheal and all other great entertainers may you all rejoice in heaven and Rock it till we arrive. Ntsikelelo South africa Cape town

Thank you Michael for all you did during your life here and now that you are gone to that better place above, you will be remembered for your music, your kindness and more over how your music touched peoples hearts. YOu truly did a lot to unite the world through your music and I am sure all those who appose and did appose you during the latter part of your career will regret and change.
All your fans across miss you but will celebrate and not mourn for you truly will be rejoicing now up there.

God Bless you and the family that you left behind on earth.

Your fan,

i love michael, his song the most....is the best his moon walk dance , the way he mmoves is different from anybody ... he will be miss... RIP MICHAEL. I LOVE YOU.

i am so sad 4 his death.with madonna and prince he was a 80's' icon.in popularity surely the number 1
i always dremnt to see michael and prince together.in 2007 micheal asked 2 prince 2 partecipate 2 his "21nights in london" at the O2 arena but prince said 'no!'..i am so sorry about that..it'd have been something very special and "nostalgic "..
good bye mr.jacko.god bless ya.

Im totally dumfounded!

I was checking the CNN website last night to make sure it was true as there were reports that he wasn't dead and then i checked it again this morning to make sure it wasn't a dream and im totally gobsmacked.

It just goes to show that 1 minute you're here and then next you're gone – thats why we should all live life to the max.

It's just so hard to believe that the world has been robbed of yet another legend – James brown, Frank sinatra, Elvis presley and now Jacko.

I don't believe that he was a child molester, i think it was a case of him having money and those familys using the fact that he was famous to get some money from him, if he was a child molester then why has he never touched his own children? And i am also angry at the press who now declare he was a legend and a fantastic musician yet the same press slated him and critisised him for every choice he made. You couldn't leave him in peace in life but maybe now you will.

R.I.P MJ x

Like all true legends he was dishonoured in the end and ridicouled (elvis, lennon etc)...but he wa truly the king...the father of ALL music we consume today. The reason why artists dance in music videos and the reason we have sing and dance competiotions on TV. He showed that showmanship is what its all about...R.I.P.

//Bobby-Sweden

I woke up this morning early to hear of the death of Farrah Fawcett, then after a few more hours sleep, I awoke to the news of the dying and death of Michael Jackson.

After having worked all day I rushed home to listen to Larry King Live which usually aires here in Korea at 6pm but alsa...again CNN as disappointed me...No Larry King. How sad...What have I missed?...if I were to leave off watching CNN would they miss me?

One will never know.

My heart has been broken not once with Farrah, not twice with Michael but alas a third time by CNN... May they all rest in peace.

We Saka & Mark whom are BIG fans of Michael Jackson from New Delhi India. We are deeply – deeply SAD to hear of Michael passing away. I, Mark since this morning have been down with sadness. I feel I have lost one of my family members. Actually I still cannot get over it. I was so looking forward from a long time to purchase Michaels next album, forth coming concert in UK. All in all we deep down in our hearts realise that atleast he would be at peace now, free from all this worldly pains, troubles that he has gone through. And he is at a place where there is love & peace. And I am sure that out in heaven every one is waiting to welcome him. We will always remember him from the depths of our hearts. We together pay our respects to Michael & family.....Love Saka & Mark, NEw Delhi India

I am so sad to have learnt of the death of MJ. Its like part of my youth died as well. What iconic figure he was! The world has lost a great entertainer, and a pioneer in music. R.I.P. May death grant you the serenity you never achieved in life!

He is gone...No words can express how I fell...He was the greatest enternteiner an d human being, He was pure love. He put joy into my life. Him music gave me hope and helped me survive diffult times in my life. He wasd an angel send to us by God. God bless his soul.
You will be alway in my heart, I love you Micheal....

I FEEL VERY SAD THAT MJ DIED AT AN UNRIPE AGE OF 50. DEAD IS A PRICE WE WILL ALL PAY SOMEDAY.WE WILL MISS YOU GREATLY. ADIEU KING OF POP.

Its sad, everyone has to die. But as sad it is, he could not choose a
better time. R.I.P. Michael

Dear Michael

Thank you for the music.. I got married on one of your songs.
Rest in peace... finely...

Family of Michael, my thought are with all of you.. And pray for strenght of this terrible lost...
Yvonne , Pretoria South Africa

I just cried,michael da legend.da icon,i salute u michael jackson.we love u,i grew up with his music during da 70's an 80's its a sad lost 4da world.im a muslim indian 4rm south africa.whenever im listened 2 his music,i got exited an goosebumps.just wanted 2 dance an sing his tunes.godbless u michael jackson r.i.p

I have cried this morning with the rest of the world.....I will continue to cry and mourn with the rest of the world. I just hope and sincerly pray that the folks out there who are hungry for money will NOT leak his death photos or anything else sick like that the the press or if they do...the press will NOT print it...have respect for his family. Mike changed allot in the latter years but he will ALWAYS be....The King of Pop". I won't forget the latest accusations and I don't condone them but....Michael Jackson helped shape and form the 80's music generation....no matter HOW you feel you have to admit...EVERYWHERE in the 80s when it came to music...you saw his prints!
My prayers will be with his family.....I just pray that the media respect them before they bring out drug overdose and his children not being his rumors.....

I have grown up listening to his music. He is the King of Pop. Today is avery sad day.........We wil miss you MJ

R.I.P MJ

I'm writing from Nigeria,Africa, Michael was one of the best thing i had ever known, right from childhood, my mum and eveybody knows. He is great and i had wished to meet him someday that never came.
He remains in my life till i live no more....i love you Michael...And always will..R..I..P...wako

From Heaven can wait:

"Baby I’ll stay, Heaven can wait
No, if the angels took me from this earth
I would tell them bring me back to her
It’s a chance I’ll take, maybe I’ll stay
Heaven can wait"

I was shocked when I first heard the news when I woke up and put on CNN News. I am not that kind of a person that is fast becoming emotional with an announcement of the dead of an entertainer or any other public figure but with Michael Jackson it is totally different.

He was a living icon, now he became a true legend.

David Rus
Amsterdam – The Netherlands

i was really very devastated when i woke up in the morning and i got the terrible news from my mom dat the legend,the king of pop micheal jackson died.i was shaking all over,my eyes filled with tears.i am a very huge fan of micheal and my day wudnt go without hearing he's songs.i still cannot believe dat he's gone,my sympathies to hes family members,i love u micheal an rest in peace.

He is and will be always THE KING OF POP. WE will miss U Michael.

Rest in Peace!

Ashuni, from Netherlands

It feels so so so sad to think MJ not around in the world. I can't believe it. My childhood Hero is no more.. I still remember when we brothers used to play THRILLERS in our tape and dance,trying to dance like him. Dance and music to me is MJ. That MJ is not with us today. May his soul rest in peace.

The world is mourning of the sudden death of Michael Jackson....It was so unexpected...i grew up listening his songs and i love the black and white, thriller and the song "You're not alone"...i heard the song today and i was cried badly which is definitely a great...great loss to the world...

...."You are not alone
For I am here with you
Though you're far away
I am here to stay
For you are not alone
For I am here with you
Though we're far apart
You're always in my heart..."

.....you are always in our heart MJ....may you rest in peace.....

MJ is the greatest man that ever lived no matter what some people may think about him. It's so sad that he didnot live to perform at the London "come back concert" . I grew up loving his songs and his person. MJ will be adored by generations still to come.The King of pop will forever live in my heart. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace Amen.

Veronica, Nigeria

Michael Jackson is a greatest pop star I've ever known. I expected that he would like to perform his dancing again. But , it's really sad that he has passed away. I expressed my condolence to all of his family.

Gone too soon !!!
RIP, dear Jacko !

I think he was a good person and inspired millions. A outstanding person is gone. We are truly sorry .

I'm extremly sad to hear the news. MJ is a legend. He is the super star of all time. If one talks about music without MJ then he is not actually talking about music. From childhood i followed MJ's songs. I realy miss his style, moonwalk and the humanitarian work he did. RIP MR. MJ. the one an only.

Rajith from Sri lanka

yes, beth, I agree with you...come on Media, Give Him A Break...he is already dead...you guys are like vultures pecking on the dead just like Princess Diana...for the great musics he sang, his Lyrics had great drive great impacts on all our lives; "Man in The Mirror", "we are the world", "Black or White"...He is a great philanthropic figure to be remembered always...His songs contain the world's cry outs, voices & languages... For all he has done to us all, forgive him for he is only human; To Err Is Human...
Thanks.

michael was not the 80 s he was the 70th 80th 90rth and 2000th and had he lived on he would have prooved it to the world again
my heart breaks for the kids and since i heard the news i cant stop crying he was my idol for more then 35 yrs this is so wrong he is way too young he should have seen his kids grow up and they should not have lkost their beloved father on such younbg age

I just can't believe or understand all the fuss about Michael Jackson's passing. The media, his fans and most everyone in the US is now praising him as the best person on earth, the best friend and the best father ever!!! Let's face it guys, he was a genious performer, musician and artist, no argument, but at a personal level he was just another freak, twice accussed of child abuse, and only God knows of how many other things; he's muse died more than 15 years ago and, no matter what the African-American leaders are saying now, he spent a whole life and a fortune, trying to be white. On top of all, he ended up his so special and unique life with a heart-attack caused by an overdose! He was never, and should never become a role-model for our youth. May he rest in peace – finally – but don't make an icon of a fallen angel!

I am sad that Michael Jackson has died. However to speak of him as if he is some hero (as many seem to be doing) is just absurd. He was a very talented person and an entertainer like none we had seen before. BUT does that make him a good person, a healthy person? NO! He was obviously a sick person and I felt sorry for him. He spent most of his money on himself and lived his life to satisfy his own wants. He had children but denied them a normal family life. Why do we do this? We are all surrounded by wonderful people who work hard and love their families. Yet we adore those who are talented who become obsessed with fame and things. We all need to wake up. Mourn him for who he was – a talented, fragile messed up person.

I was born in the 80's and grew up listening and appreciating Michael Jackson's songs. I was happy to hear he was going to perform in London and was hoping he might again tour Asia. Then I will be able to buy tickets and watch him perform while I dance and sing with the crowd.

Now that he is gone, there is an unstoppable sorrow that lingers in my heart. I still cannot believe that he is gone.

My idol. I'm so sad until now. I know he is at peace now. I believed in you MIchael...and I always will. Rest in peace.

Great lost of late Michael the "King of Pop". He's the greatest universal singer/dancer. His songs/video clips was recognized every part of the world. By his name Michael Jackson, the most popular singer until today. World icon. We love him and may he rest in peace. Condolence to the family.

Micheal, u were a legend that touch the heart of people. ur music did not only touch the rich but the poor. ur contributions have change the lives of many.adieu! micheal till we meet no more.

Michael Jackson was well know throughout the world and never can replace him. You say Michael Jackson, peoples knew him. Fan of old and young generations. Deeply sad missing him.

to the jackson family, sorry for your loss and i pray that the lord give you all peace and that you all can come together at a time like this and that you are all able to over come god be with you all !

He was a child till his dead! .. media,doctors, people around abused him!
Most of the interviewers like to corner him with complex questions to out smart him ! ! .. They will never ever understand feelings and emotion of this innocent guy!

The O2 concerts should go ahead with the best Michael Jackson impersonators. I'm sure the crowds would view the shows as a tribute. It would also benefit the promoters who without whom we wouldn't have these enjoyable shows. Simon Cowell could choose the best impersonator for the concerts

Personally, I'm growng very tired of this. I know it's like the Elvis of today, but come on...aren't there more important things happening in the world? How many resources have to be wasted on this?