Apparently, Michael Jackson has passed away

[ving (David)]

farewell to one of the original angels... RIP farrah.

not a fan of MJ himself but his music was good. RIP self proclaimed king of pop.

[Alchemy (Clive)]

somewhat of an eccentric, i dont know how much of the media reports was completely true. Most of those people are a little odd ( howard hughes and others) they become a recluse and lose touch with reality to some degree.

Some of the music was good .

i cant say im overly suprised though at his death

[stephenb (Stephen)]

Originally Posted by jjjnettie

Oh, did Farrah finally pass on. How sad.
She'd still be here if she wasn't so vain. Surgery would probably have cured her but she didn't want to have to wear the inevitable colostomy bag. Guess it's hard to find shoes to match.

Michael Jackson died? Never was a fan. Must say that better people than him pass on every day with barely a whisper of appreciation for all they've done in the community.

Yes, I'm a sour puss cranky pants.

I'll join you there, Jeanette.

He produced some wonderful music over his career, but that's where it ends for me.

Ironically, I heard the news as I passed a fatality on the Tulla Fwy this morning. Alas, the poor lady in that car is just a statistic to the rest of the world, I felt more sad for her and her family and friends, than Jackson, I'm afraid.

[[1ponders] (Paul)]

At 7:00 this morning I found out that one of my cousins passes away on Wednesday morning from a cerebral hemorrhage, he was 35, just before 8:00 I found out about Farah Fawcett and at around 8:30 I heard about Michael Jackson. A very sad morning for me indeed. Icons and loved ones passing. A very sad day.

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

Pity to see him go under such ignominious circumstance. I couldn't stand his music, grabbing his nethers, thrusting & going "whooop!" all the time - it was just childish to say the least, but I admit he was talented. I can't say I'l miss him, and besides, Buzz Aldrin has already taken his place:

http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/n...rin-raps_N.htm

[astroron (Ron)]

As with Elvis, Marilyn Monroe, and Michael Jackson, fame and living in a gold fish bowl can take it's toll.
Now look for all the stories that will come out to make the parasites some money.
We quickly put these people on a pedestal and then spend ages pulling them down.
May he now Rest In Peace.
But I doubt it for a while.

[astroron (Ron)]

I also thought Farrah Fawcett seemed to be a nice person, and to die with that disease is sad.
RIP Farrah.

[mojo (Terry)]

Some posts have been removed due to the sensitive nature of the topic.

Whether you like Jackson or not, it would be appropriate if people who don't have anything nice to say to not say anything at all in this thread. That is, a human being has died, it would be better to show some restraint so as not to upset.

[mojo (Terry)]

Originally Posted by [1ponders]

At 7:00 this morning I found out that one of my cousins passes away on Wednesday morning from a cerebral hemorrhage, he was 35, just before 8:00 I found out about Farah Fawcett and at around 8:30 I heard about Michael Jackson. A very sad morning for me indeed. Icons and loved ones passing. A very sad day.

My condolences, Paul

[mozzie (Peter)]

like him or loth him he could sing and dance r.i.p
the sexy angel as well r.i.p
what a day
mozzie

[astroron (Ron)]

I am sorry to hear of the loss of your cousin, Paul, 35 is so young

[Omaroo (Chris Malikoff)]

My condolences Paul. What can one say.

[jjjnettie (Jeanette)]

So sorry to hear about your loss Paul. 35 is too young.

[dpastern (Dave Pastern)]

Originally Posted by mojo

Some posts have been removed due to the sensitive nature of the topic.

Whether you like Jackson or not, it would be appropriate if people who don't have anything nice to say to not say anything at all in this thread. That is, a human being has died, it would be better to show some restraint so as not to upset.

hear hear

Dave

[BerrieK]

Paul, sorry to hear about your cousin. Hope you are all coping okay.

Kerrie

[styleman333]

RIP Michael Jackson , a wonderful wonderful performer and way too young to die . Sure he was as nutty as a fruitcake but as they say , theres a fine line between a genius and insanity. Thanks for some wonderful music in my younger years , you'll be sadly missed ......

[PCH (Paul)]

I think it's terribly sad when we lose someone so gifted. But at least the family won't be fighting over his money - he apparently died $400 mills in debt. Tragic ...

[netwolf]

My condolences Paul, our thoughts are with you and your family. I will be 33 this year and i could not imagine leaving this world so soon nor the affect it would have on my family. It makes one think how much time do we really have, and how quickly it passes.

I was never a huge fan of MJ, but it i still recall the first video song i saw and very likely the first english song i heard was MJ's Billy Jean. It was when i was still back in India and I must have been about 7 and visiting a cousin who had returned for holidays after migrating to Melbourne Australia. He showed me the video clip and i was fascinated. MJ could dance and sing and all in color (we only had a BW tv at home). I will always note that vivd memory and think of MJ as what he was best at Dancing and Singing, all the rest is not important. I am a big fan of Elvis Prestly (a result of when i came to aus i did not realise there was a FM band nor more than a few stations 2ch), i wondered why the kids in my class did not know the songs i was humming. I think the attention these great talented people get and the microscope the live under is far to much preassure. I am sad that again a life is cut short. I see the media circus is in full swing, but i am avoiding it.

[Enchilada]

As a general memorial, if you want to see his vids, "RAGE" ABC TV One have them tonight between 12.25 am to about 1.30am. Then on Saturday morning roughly between 8.50am to 10am. This will also be generally repeated also at 4pm on ABC2.

For Program Info, see http://www.abc.net.au/rage/archive/s2609687.htm

Best vid IMO is "Billy Jean."

[dpastern (Dave Pastern)]

Originally Posted by Enchilada

Best vid IMO is "Billy Jean."

Agreed, it's my fave too.

Dave