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On June 25, 2009, entertainer Michael Jackson is found dead in his Los Angeles home. The cause of death was cardiac arrest caused by a combination of drugs. The superstar, known as the “King of Pop,” started his career in 1965 as the lead singer of The Jackson 5, a group composed of his brothers. At the time of his death, Jackson was planning a comeback after a long break from touring. His July 7, 2009, memorial service was viewed live by tens of millions of people around the world. |
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