Jun
26
2009
On the same day that Farrah Fawcett is dead at 62 from cancer, Michael Jackson is also reported dead - at just 50. Reports are that Michael Jackson died of a heart attack at his Southern California home.
Though long known for his increasing weirdness - Jackson had been trying to get his career back on track. Whatever you think about his obessions and bizarre plastic surgery there is no denyng that Michael Jackson was a musical genius. From a child star in the Jackson Five through to his famous moon walking Michael Jackson could sing and dance and compose with the best of them.
Over his career Michael Jackson has had 13 number one hits including
Black or White
The Way You Make Me Feel
Man in the Mirror
Thriller
The tradegy of Michael’s short life seemed to be his inability to deal with life in the spot light and his obvious problems with his own identity. Whatever at the end of the day his music will live on a lot longer than his weirdness - at least I hope so.
Initial reports had Michael Jackson in a coma but the county coroner in LA has now confirmed his death. He is survived by his three children who are no doubt on their way to California. The house is under guard by local police. 
Jun
26
2009
Though not unexpected its sad today to read that ex-Charlie Angels star Farrah Fawcett is dead too young at 62. Farrah had been battling anal cancer and died at Santa Monica hospital on the 25 June. Its a bit less of a shock of the news that Michael Jackson is dead at 50 from a heart attack.
Stunningly beautiful in her prime - Farrah Fawcett made long, blond-waved hair the trademark look of the 1970s when she starred in the original Charlies Angels TV series. Although she left the series after only one season and subsequently starred in more serious movies - it will be the image of her in a clinging catsuit which will be the image she is remembered for by an entire older generation.
Ryan O’Neal has been her great love and chief support since the cancer diagnosis in 2005. Although long time lovers Ryan O’Neal and Farrah Fawcett had never married, Ryan did however say on Larry King this week that Farrah had finally agreed to marry him. Whether there was a deathbed marriage is at the time of writing unclear.
It seems so unfair that someone who obviously took a lot of time and effort to live a healthy lifestyle and be fit and healthy should be dead so young. There is no guarantees in this life people - you just have to go for it and live every day as it might be your last - you just never know
