Michael Jackson Dead

[Medusa]

Oh, I just remembered. I might have cried when Jon-Erik Hexum died (then again I was 11 years old when he passed). Anyone remember who he was?

I sure do! His was such a needless death, reckless on his part. He was unbelievably good looking.

I cried when Merv Griffin died. He's the only celebrity that I've always wanted to meet. He seemed to be such a genuinely nice person and I was upset when he got cancer but he lived a quality life for several years w/it. When he passed, I was so sad.

[Pinot's Mom]

For me....John Lennon & Jerry Garcia broke me apart.

[Kirsten]

Well, the celebrity deaths that shocked me most so far: Princess Diana and Owen Hart, I think... And John Lennon, of course.

Kirsten

[momoffuzzyfaces]

John Denver and John Ritter are two that I was upset about when they died.

I wasn't a big fan of Michael Jackson. I did like him when he was young and sang with his brothers. I loved the song "We are the World" that he wrote with Quincy Jones. I could have done without all the crouch grabbing when he danced for sure.

Still, I feel sorry for him. I think he was a tortured person and often lonesome. I pray he is at peace now.

[RICHARD]

It's the stars who die suddenly that make us freak out.

We all knew about FF and McMahon being ill, so we put out a
little Post-it in the back of our minds and when they go.....


I wasn't a huge MJ fan, but, like all people who choose music as a profession, his tunes were part of the sound track of life.

Someone one said that if you went around the world and asked people about the Beatles and their music, you would be surprised to find that many people would know the lyrics to most of their songs.

While I was changing channels, I was surprised to see that I knew the lyrics to most of the songs being played.

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Watching a small part of the coverage, I happened upon a Ryan Seacrest interview with Randy Jackson.

Jackson was already talking about a tribute album of MJ songs.....Typical.

A way to make some money on his death.

I am waiting for the ambulance, guerney and other things to show up on E-bay. Also, wait for the EMT's 15 minutes of fame.


Like I said, I ain't no MJ fan, but the people making out to cash in on the dude's death is very disturbing.

[pomtzu]

The ones that affected me the most were:

Lady Di
JFK, Jr
John Denver


All way too young, and definite shockers.

[K9soul]

Steve Irwin was another that was shocking for me. I know his job was dangerous, but he seemed larger than life. It was such a tragedy and it broke my heart especially for his wife and kids.

[Scooter's Mom]

John Denver really affected me. I saw him perform with the Houston Symphony Orchestra two weeks prior to his death. He only performed with them one more time. It was by far the most amazing performance I've ever seen.

John Ritter affected me too. He was brilliant. I loved him growing up as Jack Tripper. He was just too young.

MJ dying doesn't affect me much... however I am so sad for his children and his family. Their loss must feel unbearable at the moment.