Happy 50th Birthday Michael Jackson: The King of Pop's Life In 50 Pictures

Look back at the legend's career...

August 21, 2008

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As the 1980s progressed, Michael's skin was overtly turning lighter and his general appearance was a far cry from his youth. Some speculated that he was taking the drastic step of bleaching his skin in a bid to look whiter. Michael had also lost a significant amount of weight to achieve what he called “a dancer's body”. In 1986 Michael had his fourth nose operation and had a cleft put into his chin in a bid to look more masculine.

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A true genius who will never be matched
~ by Elmo G 8/22/2008 Report
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Show me another ’King of Pop’’ and I’’ll tell you that it is still Michael Jackson you are referring to and no one else.
~ by Kingsley 8/22/2008 Report
The Most Talented Loving Man to ever grace this planet with an amazing spirit and heart of Gold. We Love you MORE Michael - HAPPY BIRTHDAY KING OF POP and our hearts :)
~ by Mickie aka Qbee 8/23/2008 Report
I love him so much!
~ by Eli 8/23/2008 Report
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Greatest musician ....of course Kurt Cobain is no #1
~ by Koushal 8/23/2008 Report

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