Michael Jackson of The Jacksons poses during a publicity photo shoot after being signed to Epic Records, at brother Jackie Jackson’s home on August 17, 1978 in Westlake Village, California. (Photo by Gregg Cobarr/WireImage)
(EXCLUSIVE, Premium Rates Apply) LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 01, 1978: Michael Jackson at an Grammy Awards reception at Chasen’s restaurant circa 1978 in Los Angeles, California. **EXCLUSIVE** (Photos by Brad Elterman/BuzzFoto/FilmMagic)
Michael Jackson in London, United Kingdom on February 1, 1975. (Getty Images)
Archival Image: Michael Jackson’s Victory Tour at Giants Stadium, in Meadownlands, New Jersey in July of 1984<br />
A hushed silence sweeps over a world in mourning at the sudden death of international superstar Michael Jackson, who has reportedly died of cardiac arrest Thursday afternoon, June 25, 2009. The 50-year-old music legend had been preparing for a monster comeback tour of epic proportions, despite looking gaunt and sickly and making routine visits to medical clinics and doctors. Jackson is survived by his three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince “Blanket” Michael Jackson II.<br />
05-15-09 Beverly Hills, CA<br />
06-24-10, London, UK<br />
06-24-10, London, UK<br />
06-24-10, London, UK<br />
06-24-10, London, UK<br />
06-24-10, London, UK<br />
06-24-10, London, UK<br />
06-24-10, London, UK<br />
06-24-10, London, UK<br />
06-24-10, London, UK<br />
Michael Jackson of The Jacksons poses during a publicity photo shoot after being signed to Epic Records, at brother Jackie Jackson’s home on August 17, 1978 in Westlake Village, California. (Photo by Gregg Cobarr/WireImage)
06-24-10, London, UK<br />
LONDON, ENGLAND: Michael Jackson performs at the 2006 World Music Awards that took place at Earls Court in London, England.<br />
Michael Jackson meets Miss Selfridge owner Philip Green as he arrives at the store in London for a spot of midnight shopping while on a visit during 2006. Tributes to music legend Michael Jackson have been made, who has died at the age of 50 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home on June 25, 2009. RESTRICTIONS APPLY: USA ONLY
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Michael Jackson at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival in Paris, France RESTRICTIONS APPLY: USA ONLY
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It’s been three years since Michael Jackson’s tragic death. In honor of his memory, check out these photos and relive some of the King of Pop’s greatest moments. Michael first earned a place in our hearts as the cute youngster of Jackson 5. In the 80s, Michael went on to create hits we loved like “Thriller” and “PYT”. Into the 90s, he continued to give us great songs like “Dirty Diana” and “Smooth Criminal”. Relive some of Michael’s most memorable moments! Click for more pics!