Jacko's Death Grinds the Internet to a Halt

91. I heard that he had died 2 HOURS before they announced it here in the states. Canada was announcing it first and I had a friend call me with the news. I didn't believe it until I turned on the news here. Like I said, it was about 2 hours later that they confirmed it here in the states. I'm in shock as everyone is. May he rest in peace.

Posted at 12:37PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Me

92. I heard that he had died about 2 hours BEFORE it was announced here in the states. Canada was announcing it all over the radio waves. A friend called to let me know. May he rest in peace.

Posted at 12:37PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Me

93. Tmz are such two face first all they did was bash him now they want to act like there is number one fan and supporter!!!! Come on TMZ your probably one of the reasons why he was taking meds. Show your true colors tmz and talk about him like you always did but in a bad way.

Posted at 12:34PM on Jun 26th 2009 by livelovelife

94. I think it is very distasteful of TMZ to call him by the horrific nickname that haunted his life. Have respect, the man just dies and his children are fatherless. Shame on you TMZ....Shame on you.

Posted at 9:01PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Anastasia

95. You guys are so disrespectful, why dont you guys call him by his name Michael Jackson, not Jacko

Posted at 5:43PM on Jun 28th 2009 by Paula Turkson

96. TMZ may want to hire a proofreader or at the least spellcheck your info before you post!

Posted at 10:35AM on Jun 27th 2009 by bleeker

97. TMZ show some RESPECT!!
MJ never liked to be called "Jacko" - it's rude and insensitive, especially in these circumstances.

Posted at 10:10AM on Jun 28th 2009 by TJ

98.
Gloved One, Loved One
(For Michael Joseph Jackson)

My eyes are heavy, as I watch news footage of you gliding across the stage and gyrating your pelvis,
At this moment in time this is bigger than the Duke, man, this is bigger than Elvis!
Though you made your living with words, today there are no words to express
the way the world feels,
Right now there is no need to go into your discography because it
encompasses valleys and hills.
But where do I begin, should I start with your amazing solo career or should I
start with the Jackson 5,
When you were just a cute little boy,
On stage you were talented and outgoing,
Yet off stage you were introspective and coy,
In the 70's, you put the world into a trance with your ‘fro and bell bottomed jeans
as you did the robot,
Michael, you had everyone at your feet because when you danced and sang you gave all that you got!
Michael, Nat King Cole was a merry ole soul as he sat perched up against momma's old wooden phonograph
next to BIllie Holiday, Roberta Flack and the Jackson's Destiny album,
Lord have mercy you guys grew up to be mature, sexy and handsome!
Back in the day, I remember coming home from school putting your album on
These were the days before CD’s, MP3 players, and IPODS,
Goodness, listening to your music was Heaven sent directly from God.
You were a great admirer of the legendary James Brown,
It warmed my heart to see you at an award show holding his crown.
You ruled the 80's with a glittering iron glove,
Moon walking into the hearts of millions
Moving as gracefully and as freely as a dove.
Newborns coming into the world already know your name,
Ailing grandparents in their last days know the same.
You are Gary’s finest but the world dubbed you the ‘Gloved One’
Michael your legacy is HIStory, DESTINY, OFF THE WALL, INVINCIBLE,
BAD and most definitely a THRILLER.
You are the King of Pop the ‘Man In The Mirror!’
You ‘rocked our world’ for over 40 years,
You gave us such memorable songs as Who’s Lovin You, Gotta Be There,
Heart Break Hotel, Butterflies, PYT, Billie Jean, Earth Song, Can You Feel It,
Working Day And Night, The Girl Is Mine, Say, Say, Say, and we
‘Remember The Time’ you told us that ‘We Are The World’
And to ‘Ease on Down The Road'.
Your music videos integrated and dominated MTV!
Your videos were also payed in heavy rotation on BET.
Back in the day we wore your buttons and donned white socks and penny
loafers,
And here we stand today in shock and sadness but we know your pain is over.
Michael, we miss you and though you said “Heaven Can Wait’, You Are Not
Alone and 'I Just Can’t Stop Loving You.'
You were a great humanitarian a sensitive human being
Who came to earth and completed your journey now you will have eternal rest
The world loves you ‘Gloved One’ but the Lord truly knows best.
WE LOVE YOU, MJ.

Posted at 12:04AM on Jul 5th 2009 by Doreen Ambrose-Van Lee