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Michael Jackson Fans React to His Death
The King of Pop
Celebrated by people both young and mature from all over the world, Michael Jackson wasn’t just an musician, he was an American icon. ESSENCE.com took the street just hours after his passing to get reaction from some of his biggest fans as they react to his death, share their favorite Michael Jackson moment and reflect on the man who will forever be known as The King of Pop.


I don't think I believed until I watched the memorial. As a little girl, I believed that I could change the world. I believed that what I did matter and I could help people. I still cry like a baby when I hear We Are the World, Man in the Mirror, and Heal the World. He is at rest. He no longer needs to hide his heart or soul. As we put him rest, let's put the jokes or rumors to rest as well. He made this world a better place. Michael Jackson encouraged a generation to imagine and believe.
Posted at 9:54PM on July 7th 2009 by christine smith
Michael Jackson was a great performer and it is sad to see him go, but just think he is up their with our most heavenly and precious father Jesus which we all will see one day very soon.
Posted at 1:24AM on July 7th 2009 by God Witness
I was very sad to hear that you left this world too soon. Your music will always live on in my heart. You were the greatest of all time. RIP Michael, Michelle from Virginia.
Posted at 7:59PM on July 6th 2009 by Michelle
Words cannot express how sad I feel to know that Michael is not here. My prayers go out to the entire Jackson family, especially his kids, who I hope will always feel their father's love eventhough he's not around physically. To Michael, I say dance on and I'll see you in heaven :).
Posted at 6:30PM on July 6th 2009 by Shev75
RIP Michael....I will miss you forever. Thank you for all the wonderful music and inspiration you have given.God bless and I won't say goodbye...I'll see you later!!!!
Posted at 5:31PM on July 6th 2009 by Ruby
Let him rest in peace he only did what all of us have to do one do what the LORD has us here to do a go home let his family grive like we do when it's one of our own bless those three little angles because the only father they have known is gone now
Posted at 6:26AM on July 6th 2009 by Les
tôi đến từ Việt Nam, khi tôi nghe tin ông vua nhạc pop Michael Jacksonra đi tôi cảm thấy lòng rất hụt hẫn, tôi yêu điệu nhảy của ông ấy, giọng hát của ông ấy, tôi xin đại điện cho cộng đồng người Việt Nam xin chia buồn cùng gia đình ông. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON! FOREVER
Posted at 8:38AM on July 5th 2009 by phuong trinh
The very first concert I ever went to, was to see The Jackson 5 at 10 years old. To say he was my idol, is an understatement... he was the absolute ultimate and I loved him. I loved them all. His music has touched generations and shall live on forever. We love you Mike - You will truly be missed.
Posted at 10:26PM on July 4th 2009 by Liz
I am VERY PROUD that i was already born when Michael Jackson did some of his later songs becuase i was born in 1990. I DESPERATELY wanted to see you live for the first time in my life and was devestated all the tickets were sold out. You had a talent that was given ONLY to you tho i never met you etc i know you never harmed anyone etc and i feel that i knew that before i knew who you are you were and still are a beautiful loving kind gentle man who was full of love to give so in return i want to give you the love from the bottom of my heart you truly desserve.I intend on coming to America to pay my respects to you.Youll probably be the only singer ill ever do this for because you are TRULY A SPECIAL STAR.I am looking forward to the day that i will meet you in heaven I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MICHAEL JACKSON RIP XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
Posted at 6:58PM on July 4th 2009 by katie
This is such a sad time for me, I can't believe the king of music is gone. Micheal u will forever live in my heart. There will never ever ever ever be another as great as u. I love you.
Posted at 3:16AM on July 4th 2009 by MichealJacksonalwaysinmyheart