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[[File:Michael-jackson-fans-leave-memorial-at-hollywood-star.jpg|thumb|320px|Jackson's star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame surrounded by flowers and candles as a memorial to him.]]
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On June 25, 2009, [[Michael Jackson]] died after suffering cardiac arrest. His doctor had injected him with a lethal dose of the anesthetic, Propofol, and he was rushed to the hospital where he died later that day. His death was ruled a homicide and his doctor, Conrad Murray, was convicted for his role in Jackson's death.
   
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== Timeline ==
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On the morning of June 25, 2009, Jackson's personal physician, Conrad Murray, had given Jackson a lethal dose of the anesthetic Propofol, which Jackson had been using to help him sleep. Murray subsequently left Jackson unattended and when he came back, Jackson was still in bed and was not breathing. Murray then attempted CPR on Jackson to revive him. Murray's method of CPR he gave to Jackson was incorrect as it was on a soft surface instead of a hard, flat surface. Murray also did not immediately call 911. Murray then ran downstairs and called for security. After a member of security called 911, Jackson was rushed to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center after paramedics attempted CPR on him for 42 minutes at the house. Resuscitation efforts on Jackson continued en route to the hospital. After doctors unsuccessfully attempted to resuscitate Jackson at the hospital for more than an hour, he was pronounced dead at 2:26 pm, at the age of 50.[[File:MichaelJacksonCryptPhoto.jpg|thumb|Michael's Tomb]]
   
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== Reaction ==
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The news of Jackson's death shocked the world. It triggered an unprecedented surge of internet traffic. Many websites began to slow down and crash from user overload. Twitter, Wikipedia and AOL Instant Messenger all crashed. Many news organizations online and across the World began to devote their coverage entirely to Jackson's death and it's subsequent investigation. Many world leader's sent their condolence's and issued statements on Jackson. Celebrities and fellow musicians also paid tribute to Jackson, performing his songs and making their own tribute songs. MTV, Vh1, and BET, all aired marathons of Jackson's music videos and specials on Jackson.
   
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=== Grief ===
[[File:Jackson-memorial-casket-flo.jpg|thumb|left]]
 
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Fans from all over the world mourned Jackson. Makeshift memorials were created all over the world. Fans gathered outside Jackson's Neverland Ranch and childhood home in Gary, Indiana and left flowers, candles and other tributes. Fans gathered outside the Apollo Theatre in New York and played and danced to Jackson's music. Fans also gathered outside the hospital where Jackson died. 
On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson died while in his rented mansion, 3 weeks[[File:Jackson-headstone.jpg|thumb]] before the " This Is It " tour. He was reportedly not breathing and CPR was performed. Resuscitation efforts continued en route to the Ronald Regan UCLA Medical Center, and for more than an hour after arriving there at 1:13. He was pronounced dead at the scene. 
 
==Global mourning==
 
The news spread, the whole world went into deep sorrow. Websites began to crash due to the user overload. Fans gathered around Jackson's childhood home and Neverland Ranch with flowers, pictures, candle lights and playing Michael Jackson songs all day and night.
 
==Memorial service==
 
The memorial service of Michael Jackson was held on July 7, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Mariah Carey, Usher, Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie, John Mayer, Jennifer Hudson, Jermaine Jackson and Shaheen Jafargholi performed at the event. Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson gave beautiful eulogies, while Queen Latifah read " We Had Him " by Maya Angelou. Al Sharpton was given a standing ovation once he told Michael's children,"Wasnt nothing strange about him at all. It was strange what he dealt with, but he dealt with it anyway." The memorial was best remembered when daughter Paris spoke for the first time publicly about her father and cried while she spoke.
 
   
==Conrad Murray trial==
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=== Music sales ===
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Jackson's music experienced a surge in popularity and sales after his death. He broke three Billboard chart records the week after his death. He also became the first artist to sell over one million digital downloads in one week. He became the best selling artist of 2009.
Conrad Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Michael Jackson in November 2011
 
==Death Hoax==
 
Rumors have gone around saying, Michael Jackson faked his death and is alive. With the aid of his brother Jermaine Jackson.
 
   
 
==Memorial Service==
There have been evidence to prove that he isnt dead. Such as him in disguise, subliminal messages in his music and on the cover of his album " Michael" on  his lips are said to inprint " ALIVE".  All evidence was proven false.
 
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The memorial service was held July 7, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Jackson's family, friends and fans were present. The program began with the choir singing Amazing Grace, and near the midst of the song the Jackson brothers, all wearing a sequined white glove, brought out Michael Jackson's solid gold casket which was worth about $25,000. 
   
 
A eulogy was given by Pastor Lucious Smith. Singers such as Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie and  Shaheen Jafargholi sang songs from Jackson. Brooke Shields, Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson gave eulogies while Queen Latifah read the poem "We Had Him" by Maya Angelou. Reverend Al Sharpton was given a standing ovation once he told Jackson's children "Wasn't nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange with what your daddy dealt with."[[File:Coffin.jpg|thumb|Michael's Casket]]
One main evidence is that Michael Jackson was disguised as a friend named Dave Dave who was badly burnt as a child, on the Larry King show for an interview about his friendship with Michael. There were photo evidences to prove that it was indeed Michael, once again it was proven false.
 
   
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The event is most remembered because of Jackson's daughter, [[Paris Jackson|Paris]] speaking out for the very first time. Whilst giving a speech about her father, she broke out in tears saying. "I just wanted to say, ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine, and I just wanted to say I love him...so much." including Jackson's brother Marlon saying "Maybe now, they will leave you alone."
There were more photo evidence to prove that he is alive, but they were proven to have been tweaked. 
 
   
 
==Aftermath==
 
==Aftermath==
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Jackson's death was ruled a homicide and his doctor, Conrad Murray, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. He was sentenced to four years in prison but only served two.
Michael Jackson became the best selling artist of 2009. Selling more than 8.2 million albums in the U.S. and 35 million albums worldwide.
 
   
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Jackson was preparing for a series of concerts in London, called "This is it", at the time of his death. After his death, Columbia Pictures released the film, "This is it", documenting Jackson's preparation and rehearsal's for the concerts. The film became the highest grossing concert film of all time.
Sony announced on November 4, 2010 that the new album " Michael " would be released on December 14, 2010.
 
   
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A video game, "Michael Jackson: The Experience", was released on November 23, 2010. It allows you to dance interactively to Jackson's iconic dance moves and music.
Video game company Ubisoft announced a new dancing game featuring Michael would be released for the holiday season. " Michael Jackson: The Experience."
 
   
On May 16, 2013, former friend of Michael Jackson, Wade Robson went on The Today Show and said Michael allegedly molested him for seven years. Later Jimmy Safechuck sued the Michael Jackson estate, claiming Jackson sexually abused him from age 10 to 15 in the 1980s.
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Cirque de Soleil announced their first Michael Jackson show, "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour", on November 2, 2010. It ran from October 2, 2011 to August 31, 2014. The second show, "Michael Jackson: One", began on May 23, 2013.
   
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Sony and Jackson's estate also released two posthumous albums in the years after Jackson's death. The first, "Michael", was released on December 14, 2010. There was much controversy over whether or not Jackson was really singing on the album. The second album, Xscape, was released on May 13, 2014.
November 3, 2010, the theatrical performing company Cirque du Soleil announced that it would launch Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour in October in Montreal.
 
   
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Jackson's earnings have increased exponentially since his death. His estate earned $825 million in 2016 and in 2017, Forbes ranked him the top earning deceased celebrity for the fifth year in a row.
On March 31, 2014, Epic Records announced a brand new album of unreleased Michael Jackson songs under the title Xscape.
 
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[[Category:Tribute]]
 
During the 2014 Billboard Music Award a Michael Jackson hologram performed to Michael's new song " Slave to the Rhythm".
 

Revision as of 18:43, 8 August 2019

Michael-jackson-fans-leave-memorial-at-hollywood-star

Jackson's star on The Hollywood Walk Of Fame surrounded by flowers and candles as a memorial to him.

On June 25, 2009, Michael Jackson died after suffering cardiac arrest. His doctor had injected him with a lethal dose of the anesthetic, Propofol, and he was rushed to the hospital where he died later that day. His death was ruled a homicide and his doctor, Conrad Murray, was convicted for his role in Jackson's death.

Timeline

On the morning of June 25, 2009, Jackson's personal physician, Conrad Murray, had given Jackson a lethal dose of the anesthetic Propofol, which Jackson had been using to help him sleep. Murray subsequently left Jackson unattended and when he came back, Jackson was still in bed and was not breathing. Murray then attempted CPR on Jackson to revive him. Murray's method of CPR he gave to Jackson was incorrect as it was on a soft surface instead of a hard, flat surface. Murray also did not immediately call 911. Murray then ran downstairs and called for security. After a member of security called 911, Jackson was rushed to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center after paramedics attempted CPR on him for 42 minutes at the house. Resuscitation efforts on Jackson continued en route to the hospital. After doctors unsuccessfully attempted to resuscitate Jackson at the hospital for more than an hour, he was pronounced dead at 2:26 pm, at the age of 50.

MichaelJacksonCryptPhoto

Michael's Tomb

Reaction

The news of Jackson's death shocked the world. It triggered an unprecedented surge of internet traffic. Many websites began to slow down and crash from user overload. Twitter, Wikipedia and AOL Instant Messenger all crashed. Many news organizations online and across the World began to devote their coverage entirely to Jackson's death and it's subsequent investigation. Many world leader's sent their condolence's and issued statements on Jackson. Celebrities and fellow musicians also paid tribute to Jackson, performing his songs and making their own tribute songs. MTV, Vh1, and BET, all aired marathons of Jackson's music videos and specials on Jackson.

Grief

Fans from all over the world mourned Jackson. Makeshift memorials were created all over the world. Fans gathered outside Jackson's Neverland Ranch and childhood home in Gary, Indiana and left flowers, candles and other tributes. Fans gathered outside the Apollo Theatre in New York and played and danced to Jackson's music. Fans also gathered outside the hospital where Jackson died. 

Music sales

Jackson's music experienced a surge in popularity and sales after his death. He broke three Billboard chart records the week after his death. He also became the first artist to sell over one million digital downloads in one week. He became the best selling artist of 2009.

Memorial Service

The memorial service was held July 7, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. Jackson's family, friends and fans were present. The program began with the choir singing Amazing Grace, and near the midst of the song the Jackson brothers, all wearing a sequined white glove, brought out Michael Jackson's solid gold casket which was worth about $25,000. 

A eulogy was given by Pastor Lucious Smith. Singers such as Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie and  Shaheen Jafargholi sang songs from Jackson. Brooke Shields, Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson gave eulogies while Queen Latifah read the poem "We Had Him" by Maya Angelou. Reverend Al Sharpton was given a standing ovation once he told Jackson's children "Wasn't nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange with what your daddy dealt with."

Coffin

Michael's Casket

The event is most remembered because of Jackson's daughter, Paris speaking out for the very first time. Whilst giving a speech about her father, she broke out in tears saying. "I just wanted to say, ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine, and I just wanted to say I love him...so much." including Jackson's brother Marlon saying "Maybe now, they will leave you alone."

Aftermath

Jackson's death was ruled a homicide and his doctor, Conrad Murray, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter. He was sentenced to four years in prison but only served two.

Jackson was preparing for a series of concerts in London, called "This is it", at the time of his death. After his death, Columbia Pictures released the film, "This is it", documenting Jackson's preparation and rehearsal's for the concerts. The film became the highest grossing concert film of all time.

A video game, "Michael Jackson: The Experience", was released on November 23, 2010. It allows you to dance interactively to Jackson's iconic dance moves and music.

Cirque de Soleil announced their first Michael Jackson show, "Michael Jackson: The Immortal World Tour", on November 2, 2010. It ran from October 2, 2011 to August 31, 2014. The second show, "Michael Jackson: One", began on May 23, 2013.

Sony and Jackson's estate also released two posthumous albums in the years after Jackson's death. The first, "Michael", was released on December 14, 2010. There was much controversy over whether or not Jackson was really singing on the album. The second album, Xscape, was released on May 13, 2014.

Jackson's earnings have increased exponentially since his death. His estate earned $825 million in 2016 and in 2017, Forbes ranked him the top earning deceased celebrity for the fifth year in a row.