Despite the storm of controversy that swirled around his private life, there's no denying that the death of Michael Jackson (aka the "King of Pop") at the age of 50 was a news story that sent shockwaves around the world.

Occurring at the end of June 2009, fans everywhere mourned the passing of the moondancing singer-songwriter from Indiana. Here, flowers, tributes, and candles adorn Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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