Writing Challenge #9: An Obituary for Michael Jackson

Some people loved Michael Jackson; some people loathed him. Hands up if you have danced to his music?

In memory of "The King of Pop" let's write a group obituary. An obituary is a notice of a person's death that contains details about his or her life. In this challenge, each member can write a few sentences about Michael Jackson. Try to include new information each time. (Keep in mind that an obituary is not a place to write personal opinions.)

*Don't worry about the order of the information. When all of the writing is submitted I will reorder and present it for the club to read in "obituary form".

Information to include in an obituary:

background info (his family, birthplace, childhood)
cause of death
accomplishments
main life events
who he is survived by (his children)

You can use the Internet for research, but please do NOT copy text.Here is my contribution:Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop", died on June 25, 2009. He was 50 years old.What can you add to the obituary?"loathed"=hatedImage: www.8notes.com

Comments

Lynne June 30, 2009 14:10

Michael is a Christian name. It is very common and ordinary name among Christians. He is named after the archangel St. Michael. (If it was not a screen name).
There are a lot of Michael even before him.
Tara Benwell June 30, 2009 13:50

Sobiya, thanks for including the information about Michael Jackson's children! Has anyone heard the news about who now holds custody? We'll be able to add more once the family finalizes plans for the funeral and tribute tour.

custody=in charge of looking after minors (children under 18)
Tara Benwell June 30, 2009 13:47

Anna,
Great addition to the obituary! I'm sure many kids have been named after him too.
kihyun kim June 30, 2009 5:40

Michea jackson, passed away at 50age, is my hero. I love his music and I will love forever. I will remember him until I go to the another life.
Abdul June 29, 2009 19:15

Your place in the world pop will be empty.
Hanane June 29, 2009 10:16

"Will You Be There"

Hold Me
Like The River Jordan
And I Will Then Say To Thee
You Are My Friend

Carry Me
Like You Are My Brother
Love Me Like A Mother
Will You Be There?

Weary
Tell Me Will You Hold Me
When Wrong, Will You Skold Me
When Lost Will You Find Me?

But They Told Me
A Man Should Be Faithful
And Walk When Not Able
And Fight Till The End
But I'm Only Human

Everyone's Taking Control Of Me
Seems That The World's
Got A Role For Me
I'm So Confused
Will You Show To Me
You'll Be There For Me
And Care Enough To Bear Me

(Hold Me)
(Lay Your Head Lowly)
(Softly Then Boldly)
(Carry Me There)

(Lead Me)
(Love Me And Feed Me)
(Kiss Me And Free Me)
(I Will Feel Blessed)

(Carry)
(Carry Me Boldly)
(Lift Me Up Slowly)
(Carry Me There)

(Save Me)
(Heal Me And Bathe Me)
(Softly You Say To Me)
(I Will Be There)

(Lift Me)
(Lift Me Up Slowly)
(Carry Me Boldly)
(Show Me You Care)

(Hold Me)
(Lay Your Head Lowly)
(Softly Then Boldly)
(Carry Me There)

(Need Me)
(Love Me And Feed Me)
(Kiss Me And Free Me)
(I Will Feel Blessed)

[Spoken]
In Our Darkest Hour
In My Deepest Despair
Will You Still Care?
Will You Be There?
In My Trials
And My Tripulations
Through Our Doubts
And Frustrations
In My Violence
In My Turbulence
Through My Fear
And My Confessions
In My Anguish And My Pain
Through My Joy And My Sorrow
In The Promise Of Another Tomorrow
I'll Never Let You Part
For You're Always In My Heart.
Tara Benwell June 28, 2009 23:17

Thanks for the great contributions so far. We're collecting a lot of information here. Can anyone add more about his famous family and the family he left behind?
Ruzan June 28, 2009 4:29

In his songs, pop king Michael Jackson was raising the following issues, such as racial problems faced by minorities, world peace, and reaching out to those in need( “From the Bottom of My Heart”). In 1998, Michael Jackson along with Luciano Pavarotti and Elizabeth Taylor performed a benefit concert for starving North Korean children on the demilitarized zone which separates North and South Korea.
Expector Smith June 28, 2009 3:46

He is a pop icon, a man full of mystery , addicted to plastic surgery, talented, sometimes controversial.
Expector Smith June 28, 2009 0:27

We have lost a most popular star and we know how much you fans are suffering. But these things happen - this is just one of those days. So, please join us in the upcoming funeral.

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