Michael Jackson dies at 50 (with Photos, Images and Photo Gallery)
A memorial for 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson is seen on the steps of Hittsville USA, the original Motown studios, in Detroit, Michigan June 26, 2009. Jackson, the child turned 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 June 25, 2009. He was 50. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY)
Candles are placed at the portrait of pop star Michael Jackson at the U.S. embassy in Moscow, June 26, 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 June 25, 2009. He was 50. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY)
A woman places a photo of Michael Jackson at a sidewalk shrine at the star of Michael Jackson on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in Los Angeles, Friday, June 26, 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong) 
(L-R) Music producer Quincy Jones and Michael Jackson work with director Steven Spielberg during the recording for the movie E.T. (The Extra-Terrestrial) in this undated photograph. 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 June 25, 2009. He was 50. REUTERS/Courtesy Quincy Jones/Handout (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
A memorial for 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson is seen on the steps of Hittsville USA, the original Motown studios, in Detroit, Michigan June 26, 2009. Jackson, the child turned 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 June 25, 2009. He was 50. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY)
Stuffed animals and tributes left by mourners gather outside the boyhood home of pop star Michael Jackson Friday, June 26, 2009, in Gary, Ind. The 50-year-old singer died Thursday at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He had been preparing for a series of 50 concerts starting July 13 in London. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green)
Mourners gather outside the boyhood home of pop star Michael Jackson Friday, June 26, 2009, in Gary, Ind. The 50-year-old singer died Thursday at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. He had been preparing for a series of 50 concerts starting July 13 in London. (AP Photo/M. Spencer Green) 
Michael Jackson (L) and music producer Quincy Jones are seen on stage at the 25th Grammy Awards at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles February 23, 1983. 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 June 25, 2009. He was 50. REUTERS/Courtesy Quincy Jones/Handout (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY) NO SALES. NO ARCHIVES. FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NOT FOR SALE FOR MARKETING OR ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS. BLACK AND WHITE ONLY QUALITY FROM SOURCE 
Pedestrians walk past a tribute written on the sidewalk honoring the late Michael Jackson on Dundas Square in Toronto on Friday, June 26, 2009. Jackson, 50, died Thursday in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese)
Pedestrians walk past a tribute written on the sidewalk honoring the late Michael Jackson on Dundas Square in Toronto on Friday, June 26, 2009. Jackson, 50, died Thursday in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese) 
Cristina Arreola stops to look at some of Michael Jackson's most iconic wardrobe pieces, including the white suit he wore on the cover of the 'Thriller' album in a quickly erected display at the GRAMMY Museum in Los Angeles, Friday, June 26, 2009. Jackson, 50, died Thursday. (AP Photo/Philip Scott Andrews) 
In this file photo, singer Michael Jackson (C) walks with his children, Prince and Paris, as they visit Harrods October 12, 2005, in London, England. (Dave M. Benett/Getty Images) 
Fans of Michael Jackson hold a newspaper with pictures of him in Mexico City, Friday, June 26, 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. (AP Photo/Alexandre Meneghini)
Fans place candles at the portrait of pop star Michael Jackson at the U.S. embassy in Moscow, June 26, 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. He was 50. REUTERS/Sergei Karpukhin (RUSSIA ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY)
A fan looks on, backdropped by a poster depicting Michael Jackson during a memorial to commemorate him in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 26, 2009. Michael Jackson was due to make his triumphant return to the stage in London next month. Michael Jackson, the 'King of Pop' died as he prepared for a comeback bid to vanquish nightmare years of sexual scandal and financial calamity. He was 50. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A memorial for 'King of Pop' Michael Jackson is seen on the steps of Hittsville USA, the original Motown studios, in Detroit, Michigan June 26, 2009. Jackson, the child turned 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 June 25, 2009. He was 50. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY)
Lebanese fans perform Michael Jackson's Moonwalk dance as a tribute to him in Beirut June 26, 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. He was 50. REUTERS/Jamal Saidi (LEBANON ENTERTAINMENT OBITUARY)
A fan leans on a framed poster depicting Michael Jackson during a memorial to commemorate him in Bucharest, Romania, Friday, June 26, 2009. Michael Jackson was due to make his triumphant return to the stage in London next month. Michael Jackson, the 'King of Pop' died as he prepared for a comeback bid to vanquish nightmare years of sexual scandal and financial calamity. He was 50. (AP Photo/Vadim Ghirda)
A fan holds a life size doll of music legend Michael Jackson outside his rented Holmby Hills home as she grieves after his recent death, in Los Angeles. Meanwhile Jackson's family have yet to finalize funeral plans and were due to meet activist Reverend Al Sharpton Monday to discuss plans for a tribute. (AFP/Mark Ralston)
A local musician sings a Michael Jackson song during a ceremony to pay tribute to the late entertainer, Monday, June 29, 2009, in Hyderabad, Pakistan. Fans around the world remained in mourning Monday over Jackson's death, and awaited word on any global memorial for the King of Pop. Jackson died Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Pervez Masih)
Pakistani workers make arrangements for a ceremony, organized by the Singh culture ministry to pay tribute to Michael Jackson, Monday, June 29, 2009, in Hyderabad, Pakistan. Fans around the world remained in mourning Monday over Jackson's death, and awaited word on any global memorial for the King of Pop. Jackson died Thursday, June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Pervez Masih)
A supporter holds up a Michael Jackson album at the Santa Barbara County courthouse in Santa Maria, California in 2005. Michael Jackson shot to the top of the album charts and saw five of his singles enter the top 40 after fans rushed to buy the king of pop's material following his death.(AFP/Getty Images/File/Justin Sullivan)
