Child star who became a living legend (RIP)
Singer Michael Jackson has died after suffering a heart attack at his Los Angeles home.
He found fame as a child star with the Jackson Five and was revered as a living legend all his life by his fans.
The seventh of nine children, he joined his brothers' pop group in 1964 playing tambourine and bongos. The five Jackson boys - Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael - first performed together at a talent show when Michael was six and won first prize.
He took on lead vocals and went on to become a megastar in his own right, his most acclaimed album, Thriller, selling 65m copies.
The star was due to begin a series of comeback concerts with an appearance at London's O2 arena on 13 July.
His biggest hits include I Want You Back, Don't Stop Til You Get Enough, Billie Jean, Bad, Black or White and Earth Song.
He had a history of health problems and had not completed a concert tour in 12 years.
His music defined more than one generation.
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