Quick Info
| Profession | Singer, Songwriter, Dancer, Actor, Record Producer, Businessman, Philanthropist |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 29/08/1958 |
| Age | 50 years (died on 25, Jun, 2009) |
| Birthplace | Gary, Indiana, US |
| Date of Death | 25/06/2009 |
| Zodiac Sign | Virgo |
Latest News about Michael Jackson
04/06/2026
Michael Jackson’s song "Chicago" debuted on the Billboard Hot 100, extending his chart presence into a sixth decade. The milestone was boosted by renewed streaming activity and attention linked to the biopic about his life.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Michael Joseph Jackson |
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| Nickname | MJ, King of Pop |
| Famous For | Thriller, Bad, Dangerous, Off the Wall |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 9" (175 cm) |
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| Weight | 60 kg (132 lbs) |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Home-schooled |
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| College | Did not attend |
| Education Qualification | High School |
Personal Life
| Cause of death | Cardiac arrest due to intoxication with propofol and benzodiazepine. |
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| Marital Status | Divorced (13 years before death) |
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Family
| Father | Joe Jackson (Ex-boxer, worked in US Steel) |
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| Mother | Katherine Jackson (Worked at Sears) |
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| Grammy Awards | 13 Grammy Awards total, including 8 for Thriller (1982); won unprecedented 8 Grammy Awards in one night in 1984 | ||||
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice: 1997 as member of Jackson 5, 2001 for solo career | ||||
| Chart Records | First artist in music history to reach peak of four pop and R&B charts simultaneously (1983); first artist to have five consecutive number-one singles from one album (Bad, 1988) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Michael Jackson, commonly known as MJ, had average academic performance but excelled in creativity. | |
| 2. He struggled with spelling and grammar during his schooling years. | |
| 3. Despite being shy, he was considered one of the best-dressed celebrities. | |
| 4. The costumes featured in the iconic "Thriller" music video were sourced from the Salvation Army. | |
| 5. In an unusual move, Michael Jackson purchased the Oscar won by David O. Selznick for "Gone With the Wind" in 1999. | |
| 6. MJ invented special boots to execute his signature "leaning forward" move in the music video for "Smooth Criminal". | |
| 7. On the fateful day of the 9/11 attacks, Michael Jackson was scheduled to have a meeting in the Twin Towers but overslept and missed it. | |
| 8. He resorted to living in an oxygen tent as a part of his beauty and longevity regimen. | |
| 9. Michael Jackson commenced his musical career by debuting with his brothers (Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, and Marlon) as part of the group Jackson 5. | |
| 10. He debuted the moonwalk on a 1983 television special honoring Motown while performing Billie Jean, which became one of his signature moves. | |
| 11. Thriller is the best-selling album in history and was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. | |
| 12. Off the Wall was the first time an album by a solo artist had ever struck four hits in the top 10 Billboard Hot 100 charts. |
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