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Tribute to the ultimate 'Thriller'

A poster of Michael Jackson is covered with messages from fans at a one-day tribute to the King of Pop. PHOTO: AFP

A poster of Michael Jackson is covered with messages from fans at a one-day tribute to the King of Pop. PHOTO: AFP

A poster of Michael Jackson is covered with messages from fans at a one-day tribute to the King of Pop. PHOTO: AFP

On June 25, 2009, Jackson died while in his bed at his rented mansion. PHOTO: REUTERS

Michael Jackson is often referred to as the King of Pop. PHOTO: AFP

A wax figure of late pop star Michael Jackson, made by Madame Tassauds is displayed at a Tokyo shopping mall. PHOTO: AFP

A wax figure of Michael Jackson. PHOTO: AFP

Jackson's 1982 album Thriller is the best-selling album of all time. PHOTO: REUTERS

Jackson popularized a number of complicated dance techniques, such as the robot and the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. PHOTO: REUTERS

Jackson is one of the few artists to have been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame twice. PHOTO: REUTERS

Jackson won hundreds of awards, which made him the most-awarded recording artist in the history of popular music.. PHOTO: REUTERS

Jackson has twice been named as the "#1 Entertainer of the Year" on the Forbes list based on his earnings. PHOTO: REUTERS

In the last 25 years of Jackson's lifetime, it is estimated he made more than $300 million from his own music royalties and another $400 million from concerts. PHOTO: REUTERS/ AFP

Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. PHOTOS: AFP

June 25, 2012, marks the third death anniversary of King of Pop: Michael Jackson.

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Fahad Raza

Jun 26, 2012 - 12:13AM

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His nick name was Smelly… and his favourite cartoon character was Pinnochio, he had special shoe designed for his famous Tilt in Smooth Criminal. did you know that…???

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HH

Jun 26, 2012 - 9:21AM

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Whether you like his songs or not, the fact is that he was and still is THE world’s most renown singer.

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karacheee

Jun 26, 2012 - 12:29PM

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RIP the biggest legend of all time

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Michael fan

Jun 26, 2012 - 1:26PM

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The true KING OF ENTERTAINMENT. RIP Michael <3

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Faizan Warraich

Jun 29, 2012 - 3:19PM

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A legend ..!! that’s it

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