Author Topic: Michael Jackson has died (Read 8294 times)

kt. · « **on:** June 25, 2009, 23:37:30 »

Just been on the news. Michael Jackson has died of a heart attack. Although his life was surrounded in controversy, I still thought he was a decent singer.

dtw · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2009, 23:47:09 »

Who'll get the kids?

elvis2003 · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2009, 23:49:00 »

sad for his children

bazzysbarn · « **Reply #3 on:** June 26, 2009, 00:00:13 »

although i didnt like him much its a shame as hes only 50. my daughter came charging down the stairs to tell me.

betula · « **Reply #4 on:** June 26, 2009, 00:03:26 »

He made great music.......very sad.

warnie · « **Reply #5 on:** June 26, 2009, 00:17:13 »

not a fan of the man and some of his actions but his music was amazing. Sad news indeed.

jimtheworzel · « **Reply #6 on:** June 26, 2009, 01:13:46 »

who gives a fu**

saddad · « **Reply #7 on:** June 26, 2009, 07:09:32 »

Me, " ask not for whom the bell tolls"...
not a fan myself but he had talent, despite his "issues" and 50 is no age, and he has small children... :-X

Digeroo · « **Reply #8 on:** June 26, 2009, 07:14:29 »

When someone dies so young it reminds me that life is fragile.

Rhubarb Thrasher · « **Reply #9 on:** June 26, 2009, 07:19:09 »

oh dear.

I wish the bbc website would change saying "he had the unhealthy body of a 50 year old" to " he had the body of an unhealthy 50 year old" though

still, he'll live on - all his children are called Michael Jackson, even the girl

Bjerreby · « **Reply #10 on:** June 26, 2009, 07:25:03 »

Quote from: jimtheworzel on June 26, 2009, 01:13:46

who gives a fu**

I agree with the sentiment. Birth and death are common to all of us, so what?

OllieC · « **Reply #11 on:** June 26, 2009, 07:30:51 »

Doesn't this mean that there's one less paedophile in the world? Plus, personally I think his music was shallow, synthetic & lacking any intelligence.

Shame for his family, otherwise I'm with Jim!

SamLouise · « **Reply #12 on:** June 26, 2009, 08:23:48 »

Quote from: Rhubarb Thrasher on June 26, 2009, 07:19:09

still, he'll live on - all his children are called Michael Jackson, even the girl

LOL, they're called Prince (I & II) & Paris - they're middle names are Michael I think? :)

Agree with Jim though :)

Mr Smith · « **Reply #13 on:** June 26, 2009, 08:41:54 »

His style and music certainly did not appeal to me, forget about the credit crunch and your mortgage he was fourhundred million $$$$$ in dept and like others have said its one less paedo to worry about, ;)

posie · « **Reply #14 on:** June 26, 2009, 09:09:26 »

I'm not a huge fan of him, although I love the Thriller album, I think it's hard to separate the hype and rumours from the man himself. Despite his wealth, it never brought him happiness. I feel very sad for his children and his family and its a sad loss of talent.

lewic · « **Reply #15 on:** June 26, 2009, 09:39:28 »

Very sad, though those poor kids might now have more chance of a normal life.

Old bird · « **Reply #16 on:** June 26, 2009, 10:26:26 »

I was never a "fan" of the man - but he was pretty much the ultimate "showman" of his time! His music and stage acts were stunning!

Echo thoughts about his children - hopefully they will get a more normal childhood now.

O B

betula · « **Reply #17 on:** June 26, 2009, 10:57:07 »

I suppose if I choose to look at the private life of many singers /actors I admire I would be very dissapointed.

Michael has been a part of my musical life since I was very young and he has always entertained me.

For that I feel sad at his passing.

Today people are not happy to just admire the work.They want to know everything about the person.Not good.

asbean · « **Reply #18 on:** June 26, 2009, 11:07:27 »

For a father to die at 50 it's devastating for the children and the rest of the family. I felt sorry for the chap, his own childhood was dreadful by all accounts, I hope he can rest in peace now and his family can learn to live without him.

What he did or didn't do in his life is a matter of speculation, hype and manipulation and only those involved know the true facts.

BarriedaleNick · « **Reply #19 on:** June 26, 2009, 11:45:00 »

Im with OllieC and jimtheworzel. Couldn't stand the music and thought he was a bit ridiculous.
Joe Strummer was more of a shock to me when he went.

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Author Topic: Michael Jackson has died (Read 8294 times)