Death of Michael Jackson

August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009
Los Angeles, California | Age 50

"King of Pop" dead at 50
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Grateful Jackson fans moved by memorial service

By SANDY COHEN, AP Entertainment Writer

LOS ANGELES -- Fans who were lucky enough to score tickets to Michael Jackson's memorial service Tuesday knew they were witnessing history. "It was amazing," said 35-year-old Gregory Vernon, who wore sunglasses as he walked solemnly out of Staples Center after the service. "We'll probably never see anything like it again."

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