It is very rare when one sees a figure so iconic that he not only excels in his profession but catches the attention of the public for both good and bad reasons. Such was the case of pop music legend Michael Jackson who died Thursday at the age of 50.
His talent as a gifted musician led him to transcend his industry and to be placed onto a high pedestal by his admirers. His life was tragic not only in his being exploited by so many sycophants but also due to his own foibles and shortcomings. Tonight his millions of fans and others will take a moment to remember him and mourn his passing.
(Yes, I’m aware that plenty of deaths happen daily and there are lots of unsung heroes who are not recognized for the lives they led. Furthermore, Jackson has nothing to do with Latin America per se. Yet his life, and his subsequent death, surely touched a nerve in even the most casual observer which is why we’ve briefly discussed his passing.)
Online Sources- CNN, YouTube, MSNBC
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