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Michael Jackson Fans React to His Death
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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.
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GOD truely gave him something amazingly special!
Posted at 10:06PM on June 26th 2009 by peach
MY DEEPEST, HEARTFELT CONDOLENCE GOES TO THE JACKSON FAMILY, ESPECIALLY HIS CHILDREN. I'M 36 YEARS OLD AND AS A CHILD I GREW UP LISTENING TO THE MUSIC OF THE 60'S AND 70'S. BUT THE JACKSON5 AND MICHAEL JACKSON'S MUSIC ALWAYS PLAYED IN THE HOME. NOW THAT I AM A MOTHER I PLAY THE SAME MUSIC FROM THE JACKSON5 AND MICHAEL JACKSON FOR MY SON AND WE ALWAYS DANCE TO THE MUSIC AND HE LOVES IT. HE LOVES "THRILLER" SO I PUT ON THE VIDEO THINKING HE WOULD BE AFRAID. HE WAS DANCING AND LAUGHING SO HARD. HE IS WAY TO YOUNG TO UNDERSTAND WHO MICHAEL JACKSON WAS AND WHY HE WAS TAKEN AWAY FROM US SO SOON. BUT WHEN HE GETS OLDER AND ASKS THOSE VERY QUESTIONS, I WOULD BE SO PROUD TO TELL HIM WHAT A WONDERFUL HUMAN BEING AND ENTERTAINER HE WAS. TONIGHT, I AM GOING TO WATCH HIS CONCERT IN BUDAPEST AND REMEMBER MICHAEL FOR WHAT HE IS AND ALWAYS WILL BE... THE KING OF POP.
Posted at 9:55PM on June 26th 2009 by ODIVA
What I've figured out in the last 24 hours is that the little kid in you never dies, life just adds layers onto your experience. That's why Michael's death affects me so deeply because it speaks directly to my inner child whose still within and and is taking the occasion of Michael's death to remember the joy his music brought to my life -- then and now.
Posted at 8:48PM on June 26th 2009 by Leigh
i remember when i was about 6 or so and MJ was on an awards show he wasn't preforming but just went up to get an award. and as he was just standing there i felt like i was going to faint or passout just watching him on tv. thats just how powerful his present was at times. unbelieveble horrible lose!
Posted at 8:02PM on June 26th 2009 by peach
Michael Joseph Jackson... WE WILL ALL MISS YOU... you give us years of beautiful music.. you open up our heart to see what is really important life.. and you entertain us so well that people look up to you with eyes of love.. just to be like you.. Now that you are gone...It is our duty to keep your music going.. and we will.. thank you for opening up your book to us and showing us your life and your music and your family and showing us your good and bad time... in private or in public, weather we like the things that was said or not.. you will alway be MICHAEL J JACKSON... you have earned your wings in glory... You are now with the lord .. god bless you and your family..
Posted at 7:21PM on June 26th 2009 by Lakesha
i am just sooooooo! heart broken i doesn't make any since. miss you soooooooo much MICHAEL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted at 5:41PM on June 26th 2009 by peach
When I first heard it I thought it was a joke....To hear this news..It was like a real family member died...I miss this guy so much..He has been in life for so long..My Big Sister had his pictures on her wall with Prince and Lawrence Hilton Jacobs...I wish I got the chance to meet him and just tell him that he was loved and needed to show these young artist how to be a star....I pray that he is resting in peace...I miss him so much..He is the True King!!!..Not Elvis not Frank Sinatra!...Micheal Jackson is in a class by Himself!...
Posted at 5:30PM on June 26th 2009 by aaron
Michael, You taught me what music is. I hope you can feel the world's love for you right now and always. We will keep your music in our hearts and your family in our prayers. I love you MJ Greatest of All Time!!
Posted at 5:28PM on June 26th 2009 by Pia
Michael, You taught me what music is. I hope you can feel the world's love for you right now and always. We will keep your music in our hearts and your family in our prayers. I love you MJ Greatest of All Time!!
Posted at 5:27PM on June 26th 2009 by Pia
Mike was a great performer and he will be dearly missed. I just want everyone to remember to pray. Pray for his family, your family, friends, and strangers (all of your borthers and sisters). The Lord is King-even through all of this. We have to hold tight to our faith and remember for all things there is a season and a reason. Be Blessed
Posted at 5:16PM on June 26th 2009 by Natalie