Michael Jackson

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, dancer, musician, actor, music producer, writer, entertainer, singer-songwriter, choreographer, recording artist, arranger, businessman, and philanthropist. Often called the "King of Pop" (or by his initials MJ), Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contributions to music, dance, and fashion (along with his publicized personal life) made him a global figure in popular culture for over 4 decades.

Since the 1980s, Jackson had a pet chimpanzee named Bubbles until he was forced to have him sent to an animal sanctuary, where Bubbles has lived since 2005. It has been reported that Bubbles had once attempted suicide after the death of his beloved master, but he was immediately saved before he could do so.

On June 25, 2009, Jackson died of cardiac arrest at age 50, just 2 months shy of his 51st birthday.