Tribute to the King of Pop; First Death Anniversary of Michael Jackson

Tribute to the King of Pop; First Death Anniversary of Michael Jackson

  June 25, 2010    Pradeep Padma

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One year after death, popularity of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson and his songs never seems to decline or diminish. Jackson continues to live in the hearts of his fans. They are paying tributes to him in various parts of the world on his first death anniversary.


Michael Jackson died at the age of 50, due to cardiac arrest at Los Angeles mansion on June 25 last year. It’s emerged that he had been given a cocktail of powerful prescription drugs which causes the death. Jackson's doctor Conrad Murray has been charged in connection with the case and is expected to stand trial next year. Jackson's death sent shockwaves rippling around the world last year.


Various programs, concerts, and events would be held in his honor in many places. A plaque in the memory of Jackson will be erected at the West End theatre in London. Laser Spectacular’s The Spirit of Michael Jackson" will light up the Memorial Auditorium today. Bollywood playback singer Sonu Niigam, who is a huge fan of Jackson, said that he was working on a tribute for Jackson with his brother Jermaine Jackson. The Jackson Family Foundation has decided to conduct a memorial event at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles to pay homage to this musical legend.