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Top 10 farewells 2009
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2009-12-14 13:39
9. Michael Jackson dies at 50
Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American musician, dancer, and entertainer. Referred to as the King of Pop, he is the most commercially successful and one of the most influential entertainers of all time. His unique contributions to music, dance, and fashion,[2] along with a highly publicized personal life, made him a prominent figure in popular culture for over four decades.
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