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GALLERY: Remembering Michael Jackson

9 years today (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009), we lost the King of POP. R.I.P. Michael Jackson!

Michael Jackson announces plans for Summer residency at the O2 Arena (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images)

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9 years today (August 29, 1958 - June 25, 2009), we lost the King of POP. R.I.P. Michael Jackson!

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Michael Jackson poses with his pet boa constrictor, 1987. (Photo by Liaison)


Michael Jackson In 'Bad'

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Michael Jackson stands in a graffiti-filled subway car during the filming of the 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorsese 1986. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Popular American musician Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) stands in a graffiti-filled subway car during the filming of the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorsese, New York, New York, November 1986. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


Michael Jackson HIStory World Tour

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Michael Jackson performs on stage during is "HIStory" world tour 1996. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)

AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND - NOVEMBER 10: Michael Jackson performs on stage during is "HIStory" world tour concert at Ericsson Stadium November 10, 1996 in Auckland, New Zealand. (Photo by Phil Walter/Getty Images)


Beyonce' Knowles, Michael Jackson

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Beyonce and Michael Jackson (Photos by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS - OCTOBER 27: (TABLOIDS OUT) Singer Beyonce' Knowles and singer Michael Jackson, winner of the 2003 Humanitarian Award, hug onstage at The 2003 Radio Music Awards at the Aladdin Casino Resort October 27, 2003 in Las Vegas, Neveda. For more information on Jackson's humanitarian efforts, go to musicforgiving.org. (Photos by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)


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Michael Jackson in Court after being sued by concert promoter. Jim Ruyman-Pool/Getty Images


Michael Jackson In 'Bad'

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Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) waves during the filming of 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorcese, New York, New York, 1987. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Popular American musician Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) waves during the filming of the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorcese, New York, New York, 1987. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


Michael Jackson Announces Plans For Summer Residency At The O2 Arena

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Michael Jackson announces plans for Summer residency at the O2 Arena (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images)

LONDON - MARCH 05: Michael Jackson announces plans for Summer residency at the O2 Arena at a press conference held at the O2 Arena on March 5, 2009 in London, England. (Photo by Tim Whitby/Getty Images)


Super Bowl XXVII: Dallas Cowboys v Buffalo Bills

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Michael Jackson performs during the Halftime show, 1993. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 31: Michael Jackson performs during the Halftime show as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII at Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys won 52-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)


The Jackson Five

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Motown singers the Jackson brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael and Randy in London, October 1972. They were collectively known as the Jackson Five, and later simply as the Jacksons. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Motown singers the Jackson brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Michael and Randy in London, October 1972. They were collectively known as the Jackson Five, and later simply as the Jacksons. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


Michael Jackson In 'Bad'

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Michael Jackson, Wesley Snipes during the filming of 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorsese, 1986. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Popular American musician Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) (center, without hat) shakes handswith an "Mini Max" played by Wesley Snipes as others watch during the filming of a scene in the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorsese, New York, New York, November 1986. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


2001 MTV Video Music Awards - Show

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Michael Jackson onstage performing with Justin Timberlake at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect)

Michael Jackson onstage performing with Justin Timberlake at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards held at the Metropolitan Opera House at Lincoln Center in New York City on September 6, 2001. Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect


Siegfried & Roy Pose With Darren Romeo

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World-renowned illusionists Siegfried & Roy pose with singer Michael Jackson 2002 (Photo courtesy of Siegfried & Roy/The Mirage via Getty Images)

LAS VEGAS, NV - AUGUST 14: World-renowned illusionists and conservationists Siegfried (L) & Roy (R) pose with singer Michael Jackson (M) and Apollo, a rare white siberian tiger backstage at The Mirage on August 6, 2002 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo courtesy of Siegfried & Roy/The Mirage via Getty Images)


Super Bowl XXVII: Dallas Cowboys v Buffalo Bills

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Michael Jackson performs during the Halftime show, 1993. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 31: Michael Jackson performs during the Halftime show as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII at Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys won 52-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)


Michael Jackson In 'Bad'

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Michael Jackson filming of the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorsese 1986. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Popular American musician Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) stands with a blanket over his shoulders during a break in the filming of the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorsese, New York, New York, November 1986. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


Michael Jackson in London w/ Jackson 5

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Michael Jackson poses at a hotel while on tour with Jackson 5, 1972. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)

American singer Michael Jackson poses at a hotel while on tour with Jackson 5, London, England, November 1972. (Photo by Express Newspapers/Getty Images)


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Michael Jackson in concert at the Rainbow Theatre, London. Original Publication: People Disc - HG0093 (Photo by Gary Merrin/Getty Images)

American pop singer, Michael Jackson (1958 - ) in concert at the Rainbow Theatre, London. Original Publication: People Disc - HG0093 (Photo by Gary Merrin/Getty Images)


Michael Jackson In Berlin

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Michael Jackson, 2002 (Photo by Eric Richard/Getty Images)

BERLIN - NOVEMBER 19: Singer Michael Jackson shops at the Dusmann Cultural mega-store November 19, 2002 in Berlin. Jackson is in Berlin with his three children to accept a lifetime achievement award. (Photo by Eric Richard/Getty Images)


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Michael Jackson performs 'Heal the World' during the Halftime show, 1993. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)


Michael Jackson In 'Bad'

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Michael Jackson filming of the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorcese, New York, New York, 1987. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Popular American musician Michael Jackson (1958 - 2009) stands inside the door of subway train and speaks with crew members during the filming of the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorcese, New York, New York, 1987. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


Michael Jackson and James Brown

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Michael Jackson and James Brown perform at the 3rd Annual BET Awards at the Kodak Theatre on June 24, 2003 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

HOLLYWOOD - JUNE 24: Michael Jackson and James Brown perform at the 3rd Annual BET Awards at the Kodak Theatre on June 24, 2003 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images)


The World Music Awards - Show

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Michael Jackson performs on stage during the 2006 (Photo by MJ Kim/Getty Images)

LONDON - NOVEMBER 15: Singer Michael Jackson performs on stage during the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court on November 15, 2006 in London. (Photo by MJ Kim/Getty Images)


Jackson Awarded Honorary Degree From Fisk University

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Michael Jackson poses with educator Henry Ponder, President of Fisk University, who presented Jackson with an honorary doctorate 1988.(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Popular American musician Michael Jackson (1958  2009) left) poses with educator Henry Ponder, President of Fisk University, who presented Jackson with an honorary doctorate in human letters at the 44th anniversary dinner of the United Negro College Fund at the Sheraton Centre, New York, New York, March 10, 1988.(Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


2006 MTV Video Music Awards Japan ? Awards Ceremony

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Michael Jackson poses with his award at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)

TOKYO, JAPAN - MAY 27: Legend Award winner Michael Jackson poses with his award at the 2006 MTV Video Music Awards at the Yoyogi National Athletic Stadium May 27, 2006 in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo by Koichi Kamoshida/Getty Images)


The Jackson Five

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Michael Jackson and his brothers, Jackie, Tito, Marlon and Jermaine - the Jackson Five, at Heathrow Airport. (Photo by George Stroud/Getty Images)

Michael Jackson and his brothers, Jackie, Tito, Marlon and Jermaine - the Jackson Five, at Heathrow Airport. (Photo by George Stroud/Getty Images)


Michael Jackson Demonstration At Sony HQ

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Michael Jackson arrives for his demonstration outside Sony Music Entertainment Headquarters on July 6, 2002 (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - JULY 6: Singer Michael Jackson arrives for his demonstration outside Sony Music Entertainment Headquarters on July 6, 2002 in New York City. The demonstration stems from actions Sony chairman, Tommy Mottola, allegedly has taken to under promote Jackson's "Invincible" album. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images)


Portrait Of The Jacksons

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Portrait of the Jacksons, early 1980s. From left, Jackie, Tito, Michael, Randy, and Marlon Jackson. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Portrait of the Jacksons, early 1980s. From left, Jackie, Tito, Michael, Randy, and Marlon Jackson. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


The Jackson Five

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Soul pop group the Jackson Five, comprising of the Jackson brothers (left to right) Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, Michael, Marlon and at the back, Randy. (Photo by William Milsom/Getty Images)

Soul pop group the Jackson Five, comprising of the Jackson brothers (left to right) Jermaine, Tito, Jackie, Michael, Marlon and at the back, Randy. (Photo by William Milsom/Getty Images)


Michael Jackson In 'Bad'

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Michael Jackson smiles as he steps of the a subway car during the filming of the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorcese, New York, New York, 1987. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Popular American musician Michael Jackson (1958 ? 2009) smiles as he steps of the a subway car during the filming of the long-form music video for his song 'Bad,' directed by Martin Scorcese, New York, New York, 1987. (Photo by Vinnie Zuffante/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)


Michael Jackson Visits Camp Zama U.S. Army Base

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Michael Jackson visits a U.S. Army base, Camp Zama on March 10, 2007 (Photo by U.S. Army/Getty Images)

ZAMA, JAPAN - MARCH 10: U.S. In this handout provided by the US Army, Singer Michael Jackson visits a U.S. Army base, Camp Zama on March 10, 2007 in Zama, Japan. Michael greeted thousands of U.S. troops and their family members at a U.S. Army base located in south of Tokyo, (Photo by U.S. Army/Getty Images)


The World Music Awards - Show

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Michael Jackson performs on stage during the 2006 World Music Awards (Photo by MJ Kim/Getty Images)

LONDON - NOVEMBER 15: Singer Michael Jackson performs on stage during the 2006 World Music Awards at Earls Court on November 15, 2006 in London. (Photo by MJ Kim/Getty Images)


Michael Jackson Arraignment on Child Molestation Charges

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Michael Jackson leaves the courthouse after his arraignment April 30, 2004. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)

SANTA MARIA, CA - APRIL 30: Singer Michael Jackson leaves the courthouse after his arraignment where he pleaded not guilty to a grand jury indictment of numerous child molestation charges on April 30, 2004 in Santa Maria, California. (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)


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Michael Jackson 1982's 'Thriller,' the best-selling album of all time and recipient of eight Grammy awards. (Photo by Liaison)


Michael Jackson

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Michael Jackson sings at half-time during the Super Bowl X XVII game Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport

31 Jan 1993: Entertainer Michael Jackson sings at half-time during the Super Bowl X XVII game between the Buffalo Bills and the Dallas Cowboys at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys won 52-17. Mandatory Credit: Rick Stewart /Allsport


Super Bowl XXVII: Dallas Cowboys v Buffalo Bills

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Michael Jackson performs during the Halftime show 1993. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)

PASADENA, CA - JANUARY 31: Michael Jackson performs during the Halftime show as the Dallas Cowboys take on the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII at Rose Bowl on January 31, 1993 in Pasadena, California. The Cowboys won 52-17. (Photo by George Rose/Getty Images)


2009 MTV Video Music Awards - Show

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Michael Jackson is seen on the video screen during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)

NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: Michael Jackson is seen on the video screen during the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall on September 13, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images)


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Michael Jackson performs at the taping of 'American Bandstands 50th...A Celebration' television special honoring the music show April 20, 2002 (Photo by Vince Bucci/Getty Images)


American Bandstand's 50th..A Celebration - Day 2

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Michael Jackson performs at the taping of "American Bandstand's 50th...A Celebration", April 20, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/ImageDirect.

Michael Jackson performs at the taping of "American Bandstand's 50th...A Celebration" at the Pasadena Civic Auditorium in Pasadena, Ca. Saturday, April 20, 2002. Photo by Kevin Winter/ImageDirect.


2002 MTV Video Music Awards - Show

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Britney Spears and Michael Jackson at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards - August 29, 2002. Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect.

Britney Spears and Michael Jackson at the 2002 MTV Video Music Awards at Radio City Music Hall in New York City, August 29, 2002. Photo by Scott Gries/ImageDirect.