[Jeff Vader]

Hasn't anyone noticed that Farrah Fawcett has also died?

[ssmit132]

Yes. Even though I hadn't even heard of her until this morning. But both of these deaths are tragic.

[Unknown Target]

*Turns off the news for the next three weeks*

[Ford Prefect]

They should have his funeral in Iran so we can still get some protest coverage.

[jedimasterseth]

Hi all,

Would just like to pay tribute to Michael Jackson. Post here if you're devastated too.

Flint

[Rodo]

well I like thriller, it's a great album, and that's all I like about him.

when I read the news on yahoo I could not believe it, it's like you never expect someone like him to die but well...

I always wondered... will he go to heaven (or hell) as a white guy or a black guy? 

[Mefustae]

****sake, we have 16 different threads already. He was a past-his-prime icon for a generation that sure as hell isn't mine. How can we be devastated for a man who's only entertainment value had become antics regarding his deep psychological issues?

[Davros]

A musical tribute
http://www.frontsteps.com/movies/i_never_copped_a_feel/

[Dilmah G]

THRIIILLLEEER!

[TrashMan]

Honestly?
Don't really care about him...didn't know him and there's thousands who die every day. He's just another number for me.

[darkone]

We will probably never see a talent like his ever again. I remember waiting with my whole family for the Thriller video premier on TV and it was the talk in school the next day. MJ ruled the 80's and yes the guy had some issues outside of music. But the impact his music had on the world is truly amazing. The man has sold 750,000,000+ tracks of his music and Amazon and iTunes are going crazy with his downloads right now. Can people even think about that... that is probably every 7-8th person on the planet owns some type of MJ song.

[jdjtcagle]

Yes. Even though I hadn't even heard of her until this morning. But both of these deaths are tragic.

and Ed McMahon... 3(?) days ago.

http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/2009/06/23/2009-06-23_tonight_show_personality_ed_mcmahon_dies_at_86.html

[Titan]

Any time we see a DJ, me and my friends make a point of requesting Thriller. And Bad. Sure, he was a little... off, but...

[Nuke]

bih

[Nuke]

noone posts when bill (david caradine) died due to an alleged masturbatory error, but this overrated psycho (and possible pedo) kicks the bucket and 20 threads pop up, merging.

[Flipside]

I'm sad he's gone, but then, being 36, I remember his actual career, rather than the tumult that followed it, but I think Mefustae is right in saying that his issues became bigger even than the music in the end.

[Inquisitor]

Honestly?
Don't really care about him...didn't know him and there's thousands who die every day. He's just another number for me.

This marks the first, and possibly last time I will agree with Trashman. I am devastated when a member of my family dies. An alleged child molester with a penchant for overdoing the plastic surgery who sang songs I never much cared for 20 years ago should not overshadow every other death in the world.

[Inquisitor]

Ah, please merge my response in the "Tribute" thread to this one

[Nuke]

already done

[Flipside]

*Turns off the news for the next three weeks*

Not to mention the endless tribute shows, life-stories, books, concerts for, court cases, familial talk-show appearances and inevitable ghost stories and conspiracy claims

I can hear it now... 'He didn't die! He went into hiding! With Elvis!'