Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 after going into cardiac arrest. He was 50 years old. Although his personal physican, paramedics and doctors at the hospital tried in vain to save him, they weren’t able to.  The unexpected death left the whole world in shock and there has been an array of unanswered questions. The Los Angeles coroner at this time hasn’t completed tests to pinpoint the exact cause of his death.

Michael Jackson was in the prime of his life about to commence a comeback tour in London starting July 13 with already sold-out concerts.  Had he lived, this may have generated into a world tour, a release of a new album and taken his music career to a new height.

A Michael Jackson Memorial was organized by his family and his concert promoter AEG as a public tribute for his fans around the world to share. It took place on July 7, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, with around 18,000 people attending, broadcasted live on television and over the internet to millions.  The memorial showed how Michael Jackson touched people’s life through his music and humanitarianism.

Michael Jackson changed pop music and will be remembered as one of the greatest entertainers in history. Although gone too soon, his legacy will live on.