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I’m sure everybody has already heard – but just in case you have been hiding under a rock for the last 2 days, the musical genius Michael Jackson has died after suffering a cardiac arrest on Thursday afternoon.

Personally I grew up listening to MJ’s music, and have so many memories. I vividly remember my mother telling me I was going to have a sister whilst listening to the Thriller album on my Sony Walkman when I was 11 years old. I remember it as if it was only yesterday.

It’s such sad news. Jackson has had a troubled life, but leaves us as a true legend. I’m confident that we will never see another star with such undeniable talent again – certainly not in my lifetime anyway.

Already we have seen sick jokes plastered around the Internet, and it upsets me that someone feels the need to personally insult somebody who has been dead less than 48hrs.

My thoughts are with the family at this time.

There are already conspiracy theories spreading – as always when a big event like this takes place. It was only a matter of time before people with nothing better to do start claiming that the death was faked due to debts, or the pressure of his planned residency at the O2 Arena (due to start next month).

These theories will not go away. There are still conspiracy theories suggesting that the US Government planned 9/11 almost 8 years after the event.

But, the fact remains. Michael Jackson – The true king of pop and the number 1 entertainer on the planet – has died. How he died is being investigated with talk of an addiction to painkillers widely reported. At one stage, his doctor was reported as missing leading to cries of foul play.

Michael Jackson’s Music Tops Charts

As is always the case when a highly regarded public figure passes away, Michael’s work is now very popular in the charts. All the online retailers are seeing huge demand for Jackson’s music.

Amazon’s top ten has been taken over by the deceased legend, and the top DVD’s also feature MJ heavily. My top pick is King of Pop, Best Of Michael Jacksonwhich is available for £8.98 and features 17 of his top hits.

For only £5.18 you can buy a full concert on DVD. Recorded in Bucharest in 1991 during the Dangerous Tour I’ve watched it hundreds of times (literally), and still love it. Highly recommended.

R.I.P Michael. Thank you for entertaining us with your undeniable talent. I can only hope that people remember you for all the good that you’ve done.