In His Own Words: Michael Jackson On Race, Fame And Loneliness
The pop icon would've been 59 today.
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Michael Jackson, August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009 - Today would have been Michael Jackson's 59th birthday. We lost the icon back in June of 2009 and music has never been the same. MJ influenced every genre of music, reinvented the word "pop," and broke countless records. He is still so deeply missed, but fortunately his music lasts forever. We honor Michael by using his words. Keep clicking to read his words on fame, his family and much more.
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