Michael Jackson

Jackson performing in 1988

Michael Joseph Jackson
Born August 29, 1958
Gary, Indiana, U.S.
June 25, 2009 (aged 50)
Died
Holmby Hills, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Cause of
Cardiac arrest
death
Resting place Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, California, U.S.
Residence Los Olivos, California, U.S.
Other names Michael Joe Jackson
 Singer
 songwriter
 dancer
 actor
Occupation
 record producer
 businessman
 philanthropist

Net worth U.S. $1.178 billion (2009 estimate)[1]

Jehovah's Witness (1965–1987)
Religion
Christianity (1987–2009)
  Lisa Marie Presley
(m. 1994–1996; divorced)
Spouse(s)  Deborah Jeanne Rowe
(m. 1996–1999; divorced)

Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr.

Children Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson
Prince Michael Jackson II
Joseph Walter Jackson
Parents
Katherine Esther Scruse
Musical career
 Pop
 dance-pop
 R&B
 disco
Genres
 post-disco
 rock
 new jack swing

 Vocals
Instruments  percussion

Years active 1964–2009

 Steeltown
 Motown
 Epic
Labels
 Legacy
 MJJ Productions

Associated
The Jackson 5
acts

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