Michael Jackson, now? Always in threes!

Bad joke removed. He's dead, it would be tasteless for the next week or so.
 
He is in a comma according to the LA TImes.

Not looking good.
 
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LA Times and NBC both are reporting dead. They are basing their source on something other than TMZ. It is starting to to shape up badly.
 
I have always thought he was a troubled soul, like so many other celebrities, especially childhood celebrities. Very sad.

AP just reported he is dead.
 
I can see it now, for the next 3 weeks wall to wall coverage of every aspect of his life, death, funeral, surgeries, records, pets, quirks, what not. I'm sick of it already!
 
Geico266 said:
I can see it now, for the next 3 weeks wall to wall coverage of every aspect of his life, death, funeral, surgeries, records, pets, quirks, what not. I'm sick of it already!
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No Kidding. It's a shame that news of Farrah's death will now be pushed back several pages because of it.

It's been a bad month for entertainers though. If I were a celebrity with a heath issue right now, I think I'd be a little more worried this week.
 
...that guy used to be pretty good when i was a kid, then he kinda went nuts RIP though
 
ausrere said:
No Kidding. It's a shame that news of Farrah's death will now be pushed back several pages because of it.

It's been a bad month for entertainers though. If I were a celebrity with a heath issue right now, I think I'd be a little more worried this week.
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Yeah. Here in Chicago, we're mourning John Callaway's passing, too.
 
And then the snowball picks up speed and the rumors grow and flow....

Google News says Twitter is abuzz with rumors that Harrison Ford and Jeff Goldblum have also passed away today... probably the old "rumor whispered changes the story" effect, propagated by the Internet.

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Grim reaper here....

I've been in LA this week.....
 
ausrere said:
No Kidding. It's a shame that news of Farrah's death will now be pushed back several pages because of it.

It's been a bad month for entertainers though. If I were a celebrity with a heath issue right now, I think I'd be a little more worried this week.
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There is a certain South Carolina Governor that is thanking his lucky stars tonight! :rofl::rofl::rofl:
 
I've always liked his work though, yeah, he had major problems. My wife and I just watched The Wiz again not too long ago. What a voice.
 
Geico266 said:
I can see it now, for the next 3 weeks wall to wall coverage of every aspect of his life, death, funeral, surgeries, records, pets, quirks, what not. I'm sick of it already!
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Me Too, I loved Farrah, but I have little sympathy for Jackson, due to the way he chose to live his life.
 
Geico266 said:
I can see it now, for the next 3 weeks wall to wall coverage of every aspect of his life, death, funeral, surgeries, records, pets, quirks, what not. I'm sick of it already!
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5:30pm CDT was when I hit my limit of MJ platitudes of greatness. Sure some of his songs were interesting, sure he was a talented entertainer, OHMYGAWD is the world going nuts for him. Glad I do not turn on TV news very often so I can easily avoid what is likely to be a month of nonsense.
 
All superstars, all dealt with the intrusion of fame poorly. Is there a way to deal with it well?
Marilyn Monroe
Frank Sinatra
Elvis Presley
The Beatles
Michael Jackson
 
Let's make a list of superstars who we think have dealt with fame well.

Paul Newman comes to mind.
George Clooney seems to be doing OK.
 
I'm waiting for someone to update the old song "If there's a rock-n-roll Heaven" and include a Michael Jackson verse. :mad2:

Oh the other side of the coin.......... I have to say though, after sleeping on the news I woke up at 4:00am and the radio was playing the Jackson 5 tunes of the 60's. I really like those tunes! Listening to the music and the news made me sad for the lost. The Jackson 5 smashed though the color barrier for alot of kids my age with music dance, and a wholesomeness you just don't get today. 5 brothers playing, singing, and dancing. I remember them being on the Ed Sullivan Shew! Those were the days.

Back to reality. Sounds like prescription drug abuse and a potential OD did him in. What a waste!
 
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5:30pm CDT was when I hit my limit of MJ platitudes of greatness. Sure some of his songs were interesting, sure he was a talented entertainer, OHMYGAWD is the world going nuts for him. Glad I do not turn on TV news very often so I can easily avoid what is likely to be a month of nonsense.
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Yeah I don't get it either. He was, to be charitable, passe. I had no idea there was all this pent up Jackson love.

I thought the Princess Di stuff was WAAAAAAAAAAY over the top too, so what do I know.
 
Tom Hanks -- Actor
Ben Stein -- "Anyone? Anyone?"
Joshua Bell -- Violinist
Lynn Swann -- Pittsburgh Steeler Hall or Fame Wide Receiver
Ricky Skaggs -- Bluegrass Icon
Curt Schilling -- One Time Phillies Pitcher who deserted the team
Kurt Warner -- Super Bowl Gracious Loser
Karl Malone -- The Powerful Power forward
Dennis Miller -- Funniest Man Alive without Cue Cards
Chuck Norris -- You need to ask?
Charlton Heston -- Moses
Neil Armstrong -- First Man on the Moon
Clyde Drexler (One of my all time favorite players -- class and game)
Mary Lou Retton -- West Virginia Native Olympic gold medalist
Tom Selleck -- Magnum, PI
Richard Petty -- STP
 
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Tom Hanks
Ben Stein
Joshua Bell
Lynn Swann
Ricky Skaggs
Curt Schilling
Kurt Warner
Karl Malone
Dennis Miller
Chuck Norris
Charlton Heston
Neil Armstrong
Clyde Drexler (One of my all time favorite players -- class and game)
Mary Lou Retton
Tom Selleck
Richard Petty

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Yep. Tom Hanks is a class act. I think you've answered the question Peggy asked - it IS possible to handle fame well.
 
Joshua Bell has done such a good job that I don't even know who he is!!!!!!
 
To add to the list of celebrities who have handled fame well, a few other names leap to mind:

Elle MacPherson
Paulina Porizkova
Kathy Ireland
Eva Herzigova
Cheryl Tiegs



:ihih:
 
Geico266 said:
Oh the other side of the coin.......... I have to say though, after sleeping on the news I woke up at 4:00am and the radio was playing the Jackson 5 tunes of the 60's. I really like those tunes! Listening to the music and the news made me sad for the lost. The Jackson 5 smashed though the color barrier for alot of kids my age with music dance, and a wholesomeness you just don't get today. 5 brothers playing, singing, and dancing. I remember them being on the Ed Sullivan Shew! Those were the days.
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+1

And they actually played and sang! You don't see that today.

Back to reality. Sounds like prescription drug abuse and a potential OD did him in. What a waste!
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It's very sad that he couldn't beat his demons before he passed...


Trapper John
 
I always thought Bill Watterson handled his fame quite well.
 
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