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From my favorite Michael Jackson video, Thriller

Michael Jackson died yesterday. It’s no surprise that news of Michael Jackson’s cardiac arrest and subsequent death raced worldwide across every form of media.

The controversies … the showmanship … the moonwalk … the iconic glove. Clearly Michael Jackson’s music and presence was larger than life. His death has taken the world’s breath away for a moment. Indeed, the collective chatter about Michael Jackson on the Internet brought many social sites to a standstill.

Today in the midst of allegation of Demerol abuse it is perhaps too soon to put this artist’s legacy into perspective. My hope is that his death is not followed by a circus of legal battles and fresh controversies.  I prefer to remember the King of Pop in his prime in the Thriller years. I’m grateful that there is such a rich library of video to remind us of his talent, our youth and to share with our children.

For myself, the death of someone at age 50 is a shock. A reminder of our mortality. While the 80s seem like yesterday, clearly the children of the 80s are now middle age. My hope is that it will send a message to my generation to take care and take pause to evaluate lifestyles, choices and priorities.

RIP Michael Jackson.

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