Always in the spotlight, Michael Jackson was the star whose electric career captivated audiences and garnered fanatically loyal fans across the globe.
Yet his later years were mired in controversy with failed marriages, rumors of health problems, and even accusations of child molestation.
Following his death at age 50, news of Michael Jackson’s death dominated media around the globe.
Fans were out in the streets and tributes poured in from celebrities and politicians like Barack Obama and Nelson Mandela.