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Mourning Michael Jackson: Remembering the King of Pop’s death 3 years later

by Carrie Healey | June 25, 2012 at 1:26 PM
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Andre Carless holds up a T-shirt to remember Michael Jackson at the Apollo Theater on June 26, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Andre Carless holds up a T-shirt to remember Michael Jackson at the Apollo Theater on June 26, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Fan old up picture of Michael Jackson at the Apollo Theater on June 26, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Fan old up picture of Michael Jackson at the Apollo Theater on June 26, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)

Fans attend a public memorial for Michael Jackson at The Apollo Theater on June 30, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Fans attend a public memorial for Michael Jackson at The Apollo Theater on June 30, 2009 in New York City. (Photo by Bryan Bedder/Getty Images)

Fans of pop star Michael Jackson hold up pictures of him while waiting in line outside the Apollo Theater in Harlem, where the deceased pop star first performed at age 9, on June 30, 2009 in New York City. Thousands of people lined up outside the famous theater to pay tribute to Jackson, bringing flowers, singing, and performing impromptu dances. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Fans of pop star Michael Jackson hold up pictures of him while waiting in line outside the Apollo Theater in Harlem, where the deceased pop star first performed at age 9, on June 30, 2009 in New York City. Thousands of people lined up outside the famous theater to pay tribute to Jackson, bringing flowers, singing, and performing impromptu dances. (Photo by Chris Hondros/Getty Images)

Crowds of fans gather outside of the Apollo Theater to remember pop star Michael Jackson on June 25, 2009 in New York City. Jackson, the iconic pop star, 50, died after going into cardiac arrest in a hospital today in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Cory Schwartz/Getty Images)

Crowds of fans gather outside of the Apollo Theater to remember pop star Michael Jackson on June 25, 2009 in New York City. Jackson, the iconic pop star, 50, died after going into cardiac arrest in a hospital today in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Cory Schwartz/Getty Images)

Lights shine from inside Neverland Ranch in the early morning hours as fans worldwide continue to mourn the loss of singer Michael Jackson on July 2, 2009 near Los Olivos, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home just minutes away on June 25 in Los Angeles, California.    (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Lights shine from inside Neverland Ranch in the early morning hours as fans worldwide continue to mourn the loss of singer Michael Jackson on July 2, 2009 near Los Olivos, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home just minutes away on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

A vendor sells collectors newspapers with the inauguration of President Obama and the death of Michael Jackson on the covers outside the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ann Johansson/Getty Images)

A vendor sells collectors newspapers with the inauguration of President Obama and the death of Michael Jackson on the covers outside the Michael Jackson public memorial service held at Staples Center on July 7, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Ann Johansson/Getty Images)

Fans of pop star Michael Jackson sit vigil at talk radio host Michael Jackson's Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame mourning his death on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest in a hospital today in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

Fans of pop star Michael Jackson sit vigil at talk radio host Michael Jackson’s Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame mourning his death on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest in a hospital today in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Theater Marquee honours Michael Jackson on June 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images)

The Los Angeles Theater Marquee honours Michael Jackson on June 27, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images)

Cecelia Correa holds a sign of remembrance at the gates of Neverland Ranch as preparations are made for memorial services for singer Michael Jackson on July 1, 2009 near Los Olivos, California. Earlier reports that there would be a public viewing on July 3 and a private memorial service for Jackson on July 4 are being contradicted by newer reports that public services will occur in Los Angeles next week. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home just minutes away on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Cecelia Correa holds a sign of remembrance at the gates of Neverland Ranch as preparations are made for memorial services for singer Michael Jackson on July 1, 2009 near Los Olivos, California. Earlier reports that there would be a public viewing on July 3 and a private memorial service for Jackson on July 4 are being contradicted by newer reports that public services will occur in Los Angeles next week. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home just minutes away on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Lights shine from inside Neverland Ranch in the early morning hours as fans worldwide continue to mourn the loss of singer Michael Jackson on July 2, 2009 near Los Olivos, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home just minutes away on June 25 in Los Angeles, California.    (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Lights shine from inside Neverland Ranch in the early morning hours as fans worldwide continue to mourn the loss of singer Michael Jackson on July 2, 2009 near Los Olivos, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home just minutes away on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Fans camp along the country road outside of Neverland Ranch as preparations are made for memorial services for singer Michael Jackson on July 1, 2009 near Los Olivos, California. Earlier reports that there would be a public viewing on July 3 and a private memorial service for Jackson on July 4 are being contradicted by newer reports that public services will occur in Los Angeles next week. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home just minutes away on June 25 in Los Angeles, California.   (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Fans camp along the country road outside of Neverland Ranch as preparations are made for memorial services for singer Michael Jackson on July 1, 2009 near Los Olivos, California. Earlier reports that there would be a public viewing on July 3 and a private memorial service for Jackson on July 4 are being contradicted by newer reports that public services will occur in Los Angeles next week. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest at his rented home just minutes away on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

A young Michael Jackson fan takes a photograph of a makeshift memorial outside the Jackson family compound on June 27, 2009 in the Los Angeles-area community of Encino, California. The iconic pop star, 50, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images)

A young Michael Jackson fan takes a photograph of a makeshift memorial outside the Jackson family compound on June 27, 2009 in the Los Angeles-area community of Encino, California. The iconic pop star, 50, died at UCLA Medical Center after going into cardiac arrest on June 25 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images)

A Chinese fan of Michael Jackson imitates Michael Jackson's dance as fans gather at a bar to commemorate him on June 26, 2009 in Beijing, China. The 50-year old singer was reportedly found not breathing at his LA home and was rushed to UCLA Medical Center hospital, where he was later pronounced dead apparently from a heart attack. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)

A Chinese fan of Michael Jackson imitates Michael Jackson’s dance as fans gather at a bar to commemorate him on June 26, 2009 in Beijing, China. The 50-year old singer was reportedly found not breathing at his LA home and was rushed to UCLA Medical Center hospital, where he was later pronounced dead apparently from a heart attack. (Photo by Feng Li/Getty Images)

A pedestrians stops to watch a television screen announcing the death of pop icon Michael Jackson at the Channel Seven Studio's in Martin's Place on June 26, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. The 50-year old child star was reportedly found not breathing at his LA home and was rushed to UCLA Medical Centre hospital, where he was later pronounced dead apparently from a heart attack. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)

A pedestrians stops to watch a television screen announcing the death of pop icon Michael Jackson at the Channel Seven Studio’s in Martin’s Place on June 26, 2009 in Sydney, Australia. The 50-year old child star was reportedly found not breathing at his LA home and was rushed to UCLA Medical Centre hospital, where he was later pronounced dead apparently from a heart attack. (Photo by Sergio Dionisio/Getty Images)

A young fan dances to a Michael Jackson song outside the UCLA medical Center on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest in a hospital today in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images)

A young fan dances to a Michael Jackson song outside the UCLA medical Center on June 25, 2009 in Los Angeles, California. Jackson, 50, the iconic pop star, died after going into cardiac arrest in a hospital today in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michal Czerwonka/Getty Images)

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Three years ago today, the world lost one of the greatest entertainers it has ever seen. Michael Jackson’s untimely death at the age of 50 shocked fans everywhere and sparked immediate memorials and tributes in his honor.

Jackson’s death was ultimately found to be a homicide, caused mainly by a powerful anesthetic Propofol.  His cardiologist, Dr. Conrad Murray, was found guilty in 2011 of involuntary manslaughter (for giving him the lethal dose) and sentenced to 4 years in prison.

Michael Jackson’s successful music career, along with his humanitarian work, are just part of a tremendous legacy being remembered today.  The international superstar first entered the music industry as a member of the Jackson 5 when he was just 11 years old. According to the late entertainer’s website, since going solo in the early 1980s, Jackson has “sold an estimated 750 million records worldwide, released 13 No. 1 singles and became one of a handful of artists to be inducted twice into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.”

Undoubtedly one of the best recording artists of all time, Michael Jackson will forever be remembered as the King of Pop.

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