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Michael Jackson dies, fans mourn

Written by Jason Boyd

Thursday, 25 June 2009 05:52 PM

Fans mourned Michael Jackson’s death this evening after media reports ended speculation. Before the confirmation from CNN.com, several outlets conflicted in reports, some saying death some saying hospitalization. As the events unfolded, students watched and discussed the matter in a Lipscomb Hall’s common room. Three students sat near the TV at around 6:30 p.m. They said they’d been watching for a while, yet expressed shock. “I thought someone was joking,” philosophy senior J.D. Davis said. “I honestly thought someone was joking.” Pre-nursing sophomore Olusola Oyewuwo said there was and is still confusion. “It’s like when Bernie Mac died,” he said. Davis had other comparisons in mind, ones with more controversy over the manner of deaths. “It reminds me of Tupac and Biggie,” he said. Kinesiology senior Roger Sancho said it’s not just him that’s phased. “My mom’s probably freaking out right now,” he said. After two celebrity deaths this week, Ed McMahon and Farah Fawcett, some see signs of the old myth of celebrity deaths happening in threes. “Three in a row, that’s just creepy,” Davis said. Views: 1131 | E-mail   Comments (1)  1  My idol Michael Jackson Written by lisa fonsworth, on 06-26-2009 09:29 I have loved michael since he was the Jackson 5, I attended concerts even when they started putting their little sister janet in a samm skit during the concert. I have been a fan since the 70's. I was in a patients room when I heard that Michael Jackson may be dead and I broke down something fierce and had to leave my patients room. By the time I got off work last night I was still in disbelief, all I could think about is his family, because I know what it is like loosing a brother and my heart goes out to his parents and siblings. I cried when I got home and cried when I got up this morning this is so unbelieveable and the bad thing is my children have never seen a Michael Jackson concert. I Love You Mike. You are missed and will continue to be missed, there is nobody out there that will ever be the King of Pop. When Michael came along they broke the mold. Report Abuse Powered by AkoComment Tweaked Special Edition v.1.4.6 AkoComment © Copyright 2004 by Arthur Konze - www.mamboportal.com All right reserved

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