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Also Known As Michael Joseph Jackson • Michael Joe Jackson • King of Pop
Born August 29, 1958 • Gary • Indiana
Died June 25, 2009 (aged 50) • Los Angeles • California
Awards And Honors Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (2001) • Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum (1997) • Grammy Award (1995) • Grammy Award (1989) • Grammy Award (1985) • Grammy Award (1984) • Grammy Award (1983) • Grammy Award (1979)
Notable Works “We Are the World”
Notable Family Members sister Janet Jackson
Subjects Of Study “Leaving Neverland”

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