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Fans mourn for Michael Jackson during a candlelight memorial gathering in Shanghai June 27, 2009. Jackson''s death dominated news bulletins, radio airwaves and websites the world over on Friday as tributes poured in for a man called the "King of Pop" and "natural heir to Elvis." The 50-year-old, whose towering legacy was tarnished by often bizarre behaviour and sex scandals, was pronounced dead on Thursday in Los Angeles after going into cardiac arrest. |
31-year-old Abe Romero holds a Michael Jackson poster outside of UCLA Medical Center. Im a very dedicated fan and was looking forward to seeing him in concert |
As news of the death of Michael Jackson spread, fans converged at UCLA Medical Center. Allison Louie-Garcia of Yahoo! News headed to Westwood, Calif. to get their reactions |
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Michael Jackson fans react during a vigil in Milan, Saturday, June 27 2009. The 50-year-old pop star died Thursday, just as he was preparing for a series of 50 concerts starting July 13 at London''s 02 arena |
Shayla Ivy cries as she holds a wax replica of Michael Jackson outside of Madame Tussaud''s Wax Museum at The Venetian Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas on Thursday, June 25, 2009. The museum moved the figure outside in tribute to Michael Jackson who died Thursday. He was 50. |
A man sells tee-shirts next to the star of US music legend Michael Jackson on the Hollywood Walk of Fame near Grauman''s Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Boulevard in Los Angeles. The doctor at the center of Jackson''s death is an experienced cardiologist who was hired to help oversee the star''s physical condition ahead of his gruelling concert comeback |
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A man sells tee-shirts next to the star of US music legend Michael Jackson on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Jackson is topping the charts in death as in life. The "King of Pop" is rivaling Elvis in posthumous sales of memorabilia |
A man kneels in front of a wax figure of Michael Jackson at Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in Berlin, June 27, 2009. Michael Jackson, the child star turned King of Pop who set the world dancing but whose musical genius was overshadowed by a bizarre lifestyle and sex scandals, died on Thursday |
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Moscow |
Fans placed portrait, candles, and flowers during a rally in memory of Michael Jackson by the Notre Dame Church in Paris, France, 26 June 2009. |
Hollywood |
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the Apollo Theater in Harlem |
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Hollywood |
Sofia on June 26 |
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Fans dance to Michael Jackson''s music outside the UCLA Medical Center |
Colombian artist Amparo Zapata |
A Chinese fan of Michael Jackson in Beijing imitates Michael Jackson''s dance |
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People wear white gloves to honor Michael Jackson outside the UCLA Medical Center |
A woman cries in Madrid, Spain |
a condolence book at Madame Tussaud''s Museum in Berlin |
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Warsaw on June 26 |
outside the O2 Arena in London |
Bucharest, Romania on June 25 |
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the Motown Historical Museum in Detroit, Michigan |
El Salvador on June 26 |
Michael Jackson''s childhood home in Gary, Indiana |
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Outside Jackson''s childhood home |
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Carolwood Drive in Los Angeles |
Carolwood Drive in Los Angeles |
A woman cries on the phone as she tells a friend that Jackson has passed away at UCLA Medical Plaza |
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Renee Heart mourns at Jackson''s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame |
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Stars and fans pay tribute to singer Michael Jackson, following his sudden death at the age of 50.
Known to millions around the world as the King of Pop, Michael Jackson collapsed at his home in Beverly Hills and went into cardiac arrest.
A post-mortem will be held later to establish the precise cause of his death.
Michael Jackson died Thursday at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles California. Although he was 50 years old, his music was very popular among teenagers all over the world, including the Miami, Florida area where the music scene is hot. Teenagers are grieving and may need some help with understanding and dealing with the death of this popular pop star. Here is how you can help teens deal with the death of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson.
Sit down and talk with your teenager. Ask them how they feel about the death of Michael Jackson. Let them talk through the issue. No matter how you feel about the former pop star, let your kids vent. They need an outlet.
Encourage your kids to watch the tribute to Michael Jackson on Music Television (MTV), where they are previewing all of his music.
Find out what details your teens know about the death and try to help them clear up any misconceptions.
Tell your kids to write down how they feel in a journal, poem or song. Writing helps kids to get feelings out that they may not be able to talk about.
Let your kids download and listen to Michael Jackson''s music if this will help them to feel better. They might also want to watch his videos on YouTube. They might also want to visit the Michael Jackson website.
Explain to teens that it is ok to feel a sense of grief and cry if they feel the need. Often music icons, movie and television stars help us to make connections in our lives. When they are gone, we may feel a sense of loss. This is perfectly normal.
Tell teens to talk with their friends and family about how they feel. Sit down with them and watch any memorials or important updates together.
Talk to teens about death and how it is a natural part of life. Explain that it is sometimes sudden, but when this happens there is usually no suffering. Let them vent their fears on this subject.
Although it may seem insignificant to adults, teens often make deep connections with their musical icons. It is important that they learn how to deal with the pain in a positive and constructive manner. This may be the first time they are really dealing with death and they will need your support. Above all, be non-judgemental and open to better help them through this difficult time.
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