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Spinner Readers Respond to Michael Jackson's Passing

Since Michael Jackson's untimely death Thursday afternoon, we've shared reactions from Smokey Robinson, Tina Turner, Will.I.Am, Alicia Keys, the Hanson brothers and scores of other stars. But this story isn't complete without sharing what music fans are saying and feeling, so here's a selection of Spinner reader comments about the King of Pop's passing.

Michael will always be remembered for that rare quality he sustained through his entire life: generosity. --NNicolerj14

Yes, he was the king of Pop, one of the greatest musicians most likely in the history of music. Don't forget his personal history ... That will also be part of his legacy. --Connie E.

I'm not sure if sad is the best word to describe how me and so many others feel about losing this icon. I feel like a small piece of my childhood is gone. --Daniellekee

He was beautiful, and incredibly talented. I feel sad that he didn't have true love in his life. The kind of life that makes you feel safe, beautiful and empowered. --Earthean

Just two years separated us in age, so I guess you could say we grew up together. I realized a very long time ago that this man was something very special. A talent like this is never replaced, ever, and that's what make this so sad. -- Nick

The 'Thriller' album is the single greatest album produced in the 1980s. Yes, the greatest. No person has ever graced pop music with as much energy as Michael Jackson. --Lonelypoet

Fans Mourn Michael Jackson

    Bernadette Gillies of Salt Lake City cries while browsing through Michael Jackson 45s at Randy's Records & CDs in Salt Lake City.

    Laura Seitz, Deseret News / AP

    Tshaka Lafayette, of New York, left, takes a picture of the marquee at the Apollo theater as people gather to remember Michael Jackson in the Harlem neighborhood of New York.

    Tina Fineberg, AP

    A crowd gathers at the old family home of Michael Jackson on Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Gary, Indiana.

    Antonio James, Chicago Tribune / MCT

    Fan Blanca Arias (L) and Alba Albrec (R) during a candlelight vigil held outside the UCLA Medical Center on June 26, 2009 after the death of music legend Michael Jackson.

    Mark Ralston, AFP / Getty Images

    Natasha Hull-Richter, 18, lights a candle in Michael Jackson's memory at UCLA Medical Plaza June 25.

    Ann Johansson, Getty Images

    A fan holds a candle during a candlelight vigil held outside the UCLA Medical Center after the death of Jackson.

    Mark Ralston, AFP / Getty Images

    Women embrace outside UCLA Medical Center after learning of the death of Michael Jackson.

    Reed Saxon, AP

    Candles and messages of support surround pop star Michael Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, 22 November 2003 in Los Angeles, California.

    Robyn Beck, AFP / Getty Images

    A man watches a video footage of Michael Jackson from a videoke machine inside a appliances store Friday, June 26, 2009 in Manila, Philippines.

    Pat Roque, AP

    Motorcycle courier Anil reads a afternoon paper in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, with the announcement that US rock legend Michael Jackson had died, Friday, June 26, 2009.

    Mark Baker, AP


I remember when he debuted the infamous "Moonwalk" on Motown's 25th Anniversary ... such a perfectionist when it came to his craft. --Habu

It doesn't matter what language you speak. Everyone can speak Michael Jackson. I honestly don't think that anyone will ever be able to fill those shoes. --Heidi

Michael, I grew up with you. No matter the opinions or thoughts, I will miss you. --Shrtrthn

I am still devastated by this news. As a child, I thought Michael Jackson was a SuperHero ... I didn't even believe he used the bathroom. -- Charmaine

You were and incredible intertainer. A genius by all rights. --Tammy

I think it is sad he died so young, and I believe he had a more challenging life than what most think. --DelRayJogger

There is not another artist that could tear up a stage like Michael. My son, now 15, didn't even know who [he] was until about five years ago, and he loves his music. So I guess even teenagers these days know talent when they hear it. --LottsoLover

Funny how such a messed-up individual can make such a positive impression on America. --RancenTyre1

Let's not judge the man on things we do not know. Let's celebrate his legacy: his music. That is something concrete and factual. You cannot dispute his legacy in the entertainment world. --Lender4Life

For all his fame and notoriety, he was lonely and plagued with demons from his childhood. Even more sad is the tragic way that he seemed to only have his fans to love. I have no idea if the allegations made against him in his life are true, but I do know a wounded spirit when I see one, and Michael Jackson was certainly that. --Fknhippie

Earlier this week we lost Ed McMahon, and I can just hear him in heaven saying, "Heeeeere's Michael!" and Farrah is sitting onstage with Johnny and Ed, watching the best pop act in the world! --Joni

Though I have never been his actual fan, I could never deny that he was not just a performer, but something way, way more. For me it was like Michael Jackson would stay forever, like he would admit no death. It's unnatural to realize that he is dead. Like Elvis is alive forever, the same is Michael -- no matter if you loved him or not, he is just here, an eternal child. --Barrenstar

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WWESVC811....There is something more strange about an IDIOT like you voiciing on a website about someone who has been tried in Federal court and AQUITTED..still convicting a person after it was PROVEN BOTH times that the accusers were LIARS!! It really speaks to YOUR CHARACTER WWESVC811!!!..which is nil...

July 14 2009 at 4:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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wwesvc811

HE PAID THEM IDIOT.

HE IS BURNING IN HELL, NOW.

FOR ALL THE TEENAGERS HE RAPED.

JESUS JUICE? ANYONE?

HEEE HEEEE !!!!!!

November 02 2009 at 6:28 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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You will "hear" Paul's name in the future concerning the conspiracy of Michael's death...stay tuned...

July 14 2009 at 4:09 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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wwesvc811...You are an example of a REAL BUFOON! YOU can't read..you have the cognitive ability to only get your information from TV, the tabloids, and hear-say. You need to grow a BRAIN so that you can use it to critically think for yourself. Go do the research on the depositions (1993 and 2005) When you learn to READ..you will see that he was ACCUSED both times by some greedy, money hungry, hateful "Low-Lifes" (must be relatives of yours).....MICHAEL WAS AQUITTED!!!!!!on 14 counts. The first boy..Justin admitted the he lied because of his hateful, greedy parents.The econd family looked like total fools in court.

July 14 2009 at 4:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Patty J. Hunter

MY HEART AND PRAYERS FOR THE JACKSON FAMILY, ESPECIALLY MICHAEL'S KIDS. WE GREW UP WITH HIM AND HIS MUSIC, THINGS LIKE DANCING T ROCKIN ROBIN' THANK YOU MICHAEL FOR GIVONG FANS ALL HE HAD. MAY GOD BLESS YOU AND OF COURSE YOUR FAMILY. THEIR WILL NEVER BE A STAR OF HIS IDEAS AND ALWAYS TO BE BETTR5. GOD BLESS YOU ALL I PRAY YOUR FAMILY FINDS SOME TYPE OF PEACE IN KNOWING, MICHAEL IS NOW IN THE ARMS OF ANGELS MAY HE REST IN PEACE

GOD BLESS AND WE WILL WILL NEVER FORGET THE LOVING, INNOCENT HEART OF MICHAEL

July 06 2009 at 3:42 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kitty39206

This is such a shock to the world. My heart goes out to the Jackson family. Micheal will always be remembered not by the negitive but the positive things that he has given not only to the united states but to the world. Not many people can achieve that in a lifetime. Again my my deepest sympathy goes out to the family because he meant much more to them.

July 04 2009 at 8:00 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
kdm0220

Michael Jackson was a great entertainer who did his job well over the years. Yes, he had his share of problems (as do all of us). Sometimes, extremely talented people have issues. He did address social issues (starvation of children in Africa) through his music. I don't know if he molested any children (the court found him innocent, but if he did he has to answer to God now), I wasn't there. I believe that he dealt with children because it reminded him of something that he didn't have- a childhood. He knew of what childhood was like but was never able to fully experience it because of his career. R. I. P Michael and thank you for all you did. It will be appreciated

July 01 2009 at 10:06 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
msrockme

michael jackson was a very talented man; we all know that. We all know what the media and the people made him out to be.. but whwn a person has a hard or neglected childhood they tend to always want to make a difference in the life of other children by making their life happier and better. Michael had 3 children living with him and no aligation of malestation ever toward them. He is only guilty of being helpful,loving,kind and giving. People took advantage of him and tried to get a little of what he had .. he is standing before his judge now and his love and humanatarian spirit and his truth to his religion and love for his kids (that the media is saying is not his blood) is showing the true Michael.The only thing he is guilty of is wanting to feel loved as a child by his dad. Michael gave to his heart was content. When he finally gave up his childish ways and became a man, a father,there was no more accusations from children only love for his children. IT is time for the tabloits to to get theirs and be blamed for the pain pills . The man was depressed . depression hurts. H is doctors should have seen that. you don't keep giving painkilers to someone unless they are in pain from surgery.. it looks to me like michael was trying to change his life back to the way he looked as a child. I don't hink he sold his color out. i think he was takining melatonin that changed his pigment after the pepsi commerical exposed. People that are in the spot light need to be respected as a human being as well as a star. Put yourself in his shoes would you like to lose your freedom. In a country that is the land of the free. YES SOMTHING IN HIS LIFE WAS PUBLLIC KNOWLEDGE FROM THE COURTS BUT SOME WAS PERSONAL AND PRIVATE . MICHAEL DESERVED MORE RESPECT.. BET NEEDS TO THROGH A SPECIAL SHOW AND HONOR HIM CORRECTLY. I APPLAUD WHAT THEY TRIED TO DO BUT HE WAS A BLACK MAN THAT DID NOT GET ALL HIS GOODNESS PUBLICIZE.. USHER, NEW EDITION, BOYS TO MEN AND OTHER GROUPS AND ARTIST SHOULD COME TOGETHER AND APPLAUD HIM FOR HELPING OPEN THE DOOR A LITTLE WIDER FOR WHITE PEOPLE TO LOVE BLACK MUSIC ..RAP INCLUDED.. BEING FEATURED ON A MJ RECORD ... PUT YOU OUT THERE TO BE NOTICE.. RECOGNIZE A TRUE ARTIST.

July 01 2009 at 12:13 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
xcherri3charmzx

i feel reallu bad he died....very tragic r.i.p. micheal jackson

June 30 2009 at 4:51 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
wwesvc811

TRUE 'DAT DAWG ! ! !

YOU ROCK WWESVC.

June 29 2009 at 10:43 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Hello Lisa!!!!

How would you really know that? People said what they wanted about him and all the allegations about child molestation were false, leveled by crackwhore, brokeass mothers who only wanted a check and to burn in hell for lying!! Also, the 13 year old who supposedly was molested wouldn't even testify against him in court, and told his bitch mom and the cops that "he never touched me". Why don't you check your facts before you speak about the dead or anyone else.

June 29 2009 at 5:07 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply