Article August 10, 2009 Issue

SUPERSTARS—AND WHAT STAYS WITH US

BY JENNY ROEMER NELLES,

The unexpected death of Michael Jackson, an international pop superstar, prompted emotional responses from people around the world. Images of people lighting candles, crying, and standing outside famous musical venues such as the Apollo Theater in New York City, to pay tribute, primarily showed how much people appreciated the entertainer's contribution to the music world.

It's been a rough time for celebrity news; Jackson's death was preceded by intense coverage of actress Farrah Fawcett's passing after a long illness.

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