Michael Jackson Online Memorial: Forever Loved and Remembered
In Loving Memory of Michael Jackson
American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer
29 Aug 1958 — 25 June 2009
“If you enter this world knowing you are loved and you leave this world knowing the same, then everything that happens in between can be dealt with.”
Michael Jackson's Birth Location
Gary
Michael Jackson's Burial Location
Forest Lawn Memorial Park
Michael Jackson's Death Location
Los Angeles
Michael’s A Life Heard Around the World
From the earliest musical beginnings to the songs, performances and human connections that shaped an enduring legacy
The Sounds That Shaped a Young Life for Michael
As a solo artist, Jackson transformed the scale of pop music.
Finding an Unmistakable Voice for Michael
Off the Wall announced a mature new voice; Thriller became the best-selling album in recording history; and albums such as Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory made him one of the most recognized performers in the world.
The Work That Reached the World for Michael
He reshaped the music video into an event form and made performance style, choreography, and cinematic presentation central to global pop culture.
Craft Behind the Public Success for Michael
Jackson's work crossed borders with unusual force. His live shows drew vast crowds, his recordings reached nearly every market, and his humanitarian involvement included support for charities, children’s causes, and global relief efforts.
Life Beyond the Stage for Michael
His public life also included intense scrutiny and controversy, but his artistic importance has remained undeniable.
Trials Met Along the Way for Michael
He died in Los Angeles on June 25, 2009. His public life also included intense scrutiny and controversy, but his artistic importance has remained undeniable. He died in Los Angeles on June 25, 2009.
Michael’s Where the Music First Began
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and entertainer whose influence on music, performance, fashion, and visual culture remains vast. Born in Gary, Indiana, in 1958, he first became known as the youngest standout of the Jackson 5, where his command of melody, rhythm, and stagecraft was visible from childhood.
The Sounds That Shaped a Young Life for Michael — An Enduring Legacy
As a solo artist, Jackson transformed the scale of pop music.
Condolence Book: Your Words for Michael
Share a memory, a message of love or words of comfort with everyone who holds Michael close.
Volume of Memories
In Loving Memory of Michael Jackson
“Those we love don't go away, they walk beside us every day.”
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Michael Jackson In Rhythm, Performance and Reflection
Photographs preserving the artist at work, the person beyond the stage and the moments audiences continue to hold close
Michael: A Defining Public Moment
A defining portrait from the era when his solo image crystallized worldwide
Memory 1 of 8
Voices That Remember Michael
Family, collaborators and listeners reflect on the voice, character and creative spirit they remember
The Life Story ofMichael Jackson
Michael’s Story, Held Close
The beginnings, relationships, creative choices and defining work behind a life that continues to resonate
Michael’s Where the Music First Began
Michael Joseph Jackson was an American singer, songwriter, dancer, and entertainer whose influence on music, performance, fashion, and visual culture remains vast. Born in Gary, Indiana, in 1958, he first became known as the youngest standout of the Jackson 5, where his command of melody, rhythm, and stagecraft was visible from childhood.
The Sounds That Shaped a Young Life for Michael
As a solo artist, Jackson transformed the scale of pop music.
Finding an Unmistakable Voice for Michael
Off the Wall announced a mature new voice; Thriller became the best-selling album in recording history; and albums such as Bad, Dangerous, and HIStory made him one of the most recognized performers in the world.
The Work That Reached the World for Michael
He reshaped the music video into an event form and made performance style, choreography, and cinematic presentation central to global pop culture.
Craft Behind the Public Success for Michael
Jackson's work crossed borders with unusual force. His live shows drew vast crowds, his recordings reached nearly every market, and his humanitarian involvement included support for charities, children’s causes, and global relief efforts.
Life Beyond the Stage for Michael
His public life also included intense scrutiny and controversy, but his artistic importance has remained undeniable.
Trials Met Along the Way for Michael
He died in Los Angeles on June 25, 2009. His public life also included intense scrutiny and controversy, but his artistic importance has remained undeniable. He died in Los Angeles on June 25, 2009.
The Music and Memory That Remain for Michael
His legacy endures in recordings, choreography, stage language, and a sense of pop ambition that later generations still measure themselves against.
The People at the Heart of Michael’s Life
The family relationships and generations that belong to Michael’s story.
The Parents Who Shaped Michael’s Beginning
Beyond the Public Story: Remembering Michael
A more intimate visual remembrance of the warmth, humour and humanity that existed beyond public performance
In memory of Michael Jackson (1958–2009). Share stories, messages, and memories with family and friends.