I am shocked...

Losing both Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson in the same day. Wow.

Farrah made her illness public and it was truly heartbreaking to see how sick she was. The fact that she battled and hung on for so long makes her a badass woman in my book. I hope she went as peacefully as possible and I'm sure she's resting in a better place now. My heart goes to her family and friends.

However, Michael Jackson is a complete surprise. He was about to launch that new tour, he was talking about a new album, his kids are getting older, he was settling some of his debts... it's just crazy. I was at work when a co-worked said, "You know Michael Jackson died?" I just stood there and stared. I know everyone's time comes but Michael was one that you just didn't think about leaving the culture and the world. Personally I just think his body gave out on him. Some reports say that he was given a shot of painkillers at his home and very shortly after he collapsed and wasn't breathing. The guy had been performing since he was 9, so I'm sure he had a lot of physical pain (not to mention his obvious facial reconstructions).
I was, along with my mom, a big Michael Jackson fan as a little kid. I still listen to and love his music. I know and appreciate what a true musical genius he was. The world and the culture will never forget him and his legacy and influence will carry on. As with Farrah, I hope he went as peacefully as humanly possible. I wish the best to his family, friends, and fans.
He was always weird and had a lot of scandals, but for now leave the Wacko Jacko tabloids to rest and celebrate his amazing talent and career. That is what should be remembered.