Singer Michael Jackson died of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication at his home on North Carolwood Drive in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles on Jun 25, 2009. Jackson had been preparing for a series of comeback concerts to be attended by over one million people at London’s O2 Arena from July 2009 to March 2010.
Here are 10 things you didn’t know about Michael Jackson:
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He’s the most-awarded artist of all time.
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He’s made more money than any artist after their death.
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Michael Jackson’s famous “Moonwalk” is modeled after the mime artist, Marcel Marceau’s routine.
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He invented patented boots that allows the wearer to “defy gravity.”
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“Billie Jean” was the first music video by a black artist to air on MTV.
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He bought publishing rights to most of The Beatles’ catalog for $47 million.
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The costumes in the “Thriller” video all came from the Salvation Army.
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He was the godfather of Lionel Ritchie’s daughter, Nicole Ritchie.
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He won eight Grammy’s in 1984, the most ever won by one person in a single year.
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His 2,700-acre Neverland Ranch has a theme park, zoo and movie theater and was valued at $100 million.
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