Today is the anniversary of Michael Jackson‘s sudden death in 2009, so we are remembering the icon, the legend, and the King of Pop.
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ShareMichael Jackson poses with his pet boa constrictor, 1987. (Photo by Liaison)
Michael Jackson In ‘Bad’
ShareMichael Jackson stands in a graffiti-filled subway car during the filming of the 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorsese 1986. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson HIStory World Tour
ShareMichael Jackson performs on stage during is "HIStory" world tour 1996. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)
Beyonce’ Knowles, Michael Jackson
ShareBeyonce and Michael Jackson (Photos by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
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ShareMichael Jackson in Court after being sued by concert promoter. Jim Ruyman-Pool/Getty Images
Michael Jackson In ‘Bad’
ShareMichael Jackson (1958 - 2009) waves during the filming of 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorcese, New York, New York, 1987. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson Announces Plans For Summer Residency At The O2 Arena
ShareMichael Jackson announces plans for Summer residency at the O2 Arena (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images)
Super Bowl XXVII: Dallas Cowboys v Buffalo Bills
ShareMichael Jackson performs during the Halftime show, 1993. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
The Jackson Five
ShareMotown singers the Jackson brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael and Randy in London, October 1972. They were collectively known as the Jackson Five, and later simply as the Jacksons. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson In ‘Bad’
ShareMichael Jackson, Wesley Snipes during the filming of 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorsese, 1986. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
2001 MTV Video Music Awards – Show
ShareMichael Jackson onstage performing with Justin Timberlake at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect)
Siegfried & Roy Pose With Darren Romeo
ShareWorld-renowned illusionists Siegfried & Roy pose with singer Michael Jackson 2002 (Photo courtesy of Siegfried & Roy/The Mirage via Getty Images)
Super Bowl XXVII: Dallas Cowboys v Buffalo Bills
ShareMichael Jackson performs during the Halftime show, 1993. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson In ‘Bad’
ShareMichael Jackson filming of the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorsese 1986. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson in London w/ Jackson 5
ShareMichael Jackson poses at a hotel while on tour with Jackson 5, 1972. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson
ShareMichael Jackson in concert at the Rainbow Theatre, London. Original Publication: People Disc - HG0093 (Photo by Gary Merrin/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson In Berlin
ShareMichael Jackson, 2002 (Photo by Eric Richard/Getty Images)
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ShareMichael Jackson performs 'Heal the World' during the Halftime show, 1993. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson In ‘Bad’
ShareMichael Jackson filming of the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorcese, New York, New York, 1987. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson and James Brown
ShareMichael Jackson and James Brown perform at the 3rd Annual BET Awards at the Kodak Theatre on June 24, 2003 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
The World Music Awards – Show
ShareMichael Jackson performs on stage during the 2006 (Photo by MJ Kim/Getty Images)
Jackson Awarded Honorary Degree From Fisk University
ShareMichael Jackson poses with educator Henry Ponder, President of Fisk University, who presented Jackson with an honorary doctorate 1988.(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
2006 MTV Video Music Awards Japan ? Awards Ceremony
ShareMichael Jackson poses with his award at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)
The Jackson Five
ShareMichael Jackson and his brothers, Jackie, Tito, Marlon and Jermaine - the Jackson Five, at Heathrow Airport. (Photo by George Stroud/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson Demonstration At Sony HQ
ShareMichael Jackson arrives for his demonstration outside Sony Music Entertainment Headquarters on July 6, 2002 (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)
Portrait Of The Jacksons
SharePortrait of the Jacksons, early 1980s. From left, Jackie, Tito, Michael, Randy, and Marlon Jackson. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
The Jackson Five
ShareSoul pop group the Jackson Five, comprising of the Jackson brothers (left to right) Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, Michael, Marlon and at the back, Randy. (Photo by William Milsom/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson In ‘Bad’
ShareMichael Jackson smiles as he steps of the a subway car during the filming of the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorcese, New York, New York, 1987. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson Visits Camp Zama U.S. Army Base
ShareMichael Jackson visits a U.S. Army base, Camp Zama on March 10, 2007 (Photo by U.S. Army/Getty Images)
The World Music Awards – Show
ShareMichael Jackson performs on stage during the 2006 World Music Awards (Photo by MJ Kim/Getty Images)
Michael Jackson Arraignment on Child Molestation Charges
ShareMichael Jackson leaves the courthouse after his arraignment April 30, 2004. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
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ShareMichael Jackson 1982's 'Thriller,' the best-selling album of all time and recipient of eight Grammy awards. (Photo by Liaison)
Michael Jackson
ShareMichael Jackson sings at half-time during the Super Bowl X XVII game Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport
Super Bowl XXVII: Dallas Cowboys v Buffalo Bills
ShareMichael Jackson performs during the Halftime show 1993. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)
2009 MTV Video Music Awards – Show
ShareMichael Jackson is seen on the video screen during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)
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ShareMichael Jackson performs at the taping of 'American Bandstands 50th...A Celebration' television special honoring the music show April 20, 2002 (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)
American Bandstand’s 50th..A Celebration – Day 2
ShareMichael Jackson performs at the taping of "American Bandstand's 50th...A Celebration", April 20, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/ImageDirect.
2002 MTV Video Music Awards – Show
ShareBritney Spears and Michael Jackson at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards - August 29, 2002. Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect.
