At 2:26 PST, Michael Jackson was pronounced dead of cardiac arrest, sending the media into a downward tailspin and overshadowing the end of Farrah Fawcett’s life and battle this morning. After all the rumors, accusations and drama that followed Jackson for a good portion of his reign, a nation has plummeted deep into mourning. One of the first stars to come to his defense was Al Sharpton, praising him for every ounce of talent he possessed.
This has sent the internet into a flurry of action, searches and posts; second only to the traffic following Barack Obama winning the presidential election. All in the past two or so hours.
Jackson was noted for having supported more charities than any other celebrity, coming in at 39, whether he was completely devoted to every one of them or not. Would he come to mind before, say, Bono playing the role of musician/activist? I think not.
Whatever opinions the general public held toward the King of Pop at this point has been muted out with sadness and a consistent replaying of the Thriller video. Hypocritical, maybe. But this is a day everyone will remember for a long time. Internet history second to that of the president, so even on his last day he was still causing a stir.
Michael Jackson was scheduled to begin a circuit of 50 concerts, beginning with the O2 arena in London next month. His life ending at 50, we will never know if this was destined to be his comeback tour.
Mimi
