It was shocking to hear of Michael Jackson's death....I don't know if it is so much being idolized as it is...the fact that he was mysterious, fascinating, some thought of him as odd, he at one point was news worthy,  but never the less a great pop icon, much like the Beatles, Rolling Stones...and so forth.  Many people rushed to Parkland Memorial the day JFK was shot, not because they idolized him (to a degree some did....)but it was out of care, compassion, shock, disbelief, and because it was history in the making.   I guess you could call it being idolized, I personally think they just want to be a part of the history. 

I personally dont think i would call it idolizing....I just know at the end of the day....WE ARE JUST PEOPLE...HUMAN...FLESH ...that breaths and bleed...and we as people care and love one another ...and just would not want to have this bark on anyones door steps...LIFE is amazing and DEATH can be devastating...and I just feel that the love and support ....along with shock and disbelief of the tragic of Michael life ending is what people are showing the world....u can call it idolizing....but i call it grieving....RIP MJ

Our house was sad, too. He was a great guy, and made great music. Here everybody was mourning, and still are.

I really don't want to stir the pot, I'm just not convinced that he is actually dead.  I have no real reason to say it, other than life as he knew it as an American icon was over.  I can't help but believe that he deeply grieved the many losses he experienced since his career peaked and then plummeted because of all the bad press.  If anyone could stage their own death it would be him.  He certainly knows some of the most important and influential people in the world.  It seems he has lived his life in total isolation anyway, and with more surgery he could once again become unrecognizable.  I believe that many people have staged their own deaths over the years.  I am not trying to spead rumors, but it was one of the first things that popped into my head when I heard of his death.  He has gotten more positive publicity than he has had in years.  He certainly was an interesting guy, and nobody can dispute how mega-talented he was.

The news of his death hit me, mostly because of his age and his stardom. It was very unexpected and a shame. Some are taking cheap jabs at the man now that he is gone. It is very disrespectful and noone should ever speak ill of the dead. Farrah Fawcett also passed yesterday. I knew it would eventually happen to her, that was expected, but still very sad.

So, I just ask that everyone think of their families and respect this time for them. Think of it as a patient who has passed. It is never easy for anyone, especially the family, so we need to show empathy and let any feelings of anger or question leave our minds for that small moment.

They are performing an autopsy today so believe what you will on if he is dead or not. Personally, I believe he is gone.

I don't know one way or the other; but I'm not going to rule out the possibility of him staging his death.  An autopsy report isn't going to convince me either.  I'm only expressing my skepticism, I'm not spreading a rumor.

I think people start to believe that "stars" might have faked their own death because no one wants to face the fact that someone with that much talent and success is gone. Just like Elvis.

He's dead. Probably from pills. I'm sure he had a great recipe each day for what he would digest.  What bothers me is that I feel Farrah was pushed aside because of his death landing on the same day.

SEAG says ...

I really don't want to stir the pot, I'm just not convinced that he is actually dead.  I have no real reason to say it, other than life as he knew it as an American icon was over.  I can't help but believe that he deeply grieved the many losses he experienced since his career peaked and then plummeted because of all the bad press.  If anyone could stage their own death it would be him.  He certainly knows some of the most important and influential people in the world.  It seems he has lived his life in total isolation anyway, and with more surgery he could once again become unrecognizable.  I believe that many people have staged their own deaths over the years.  I am not trying to spead rumors, but it was one of the first things that popped into my head when I heard of his death.  He has gotten more positive publicity than he has had in years.  He certainly was an interesting guy, and nobody can dispute how mega-talented he was.

You could be right.    I still watch for  Elvis myself.   :)

Sap- It's not that I can't believe he's actually gone. I was not that big of a MJ fan and I do not idolize stars so much that they are no longer real people. I am just skeptical by nature. I ascribe to the "Gregory House" notion that everyone lies. MJ is probably dead, but his sudden death (while tragic if true) does lend a little mystery. He was over 400 MILLION dollars in debt. A "faked death" would definately be alluring.

I am not trying to start any rumors either. I have no "inside information on the Jackson family", but stranger things have happened!

I am absolutely devastated by Michael's death.  I feel a part of my youth died on June 25th, 2009.  As a young girl, I had his posters all over my wall, and listened to his music non stop, that is until I discovered George Michael.  To this day I am still a fan of George.  I guess you could call it idolizing, I don't know, but George has been such an enormous part of my life since I was 12 that he is now a household name.  You say the name George in my house and everyone knows who you are talking about.  I'm sure it's the same with Michael.  He had such an enormous impact on so many lives.  The gift of his music and his seemingly endless talent.  Music is a very powerful mechanism.  How many times have you felt down and popped in one of your favorite CD's (records or tapes) and almost instantly felt recharged?  The message behind music can be a very intense experience and can definitely affect ones psyche.  I know for myself, I will truly miss Michael and will forever wonder what other gifts he may have shared with the world.

Hey, I still think that Enron dude who was convicted of mega theft and suppose to serve several years in jail...........the day he was to report to jail he died!   I still want the body produced.  That dude faked his death. 

 i love michael's kind of music and farrah for her charlie's angel's beautiful role. both of them will always be remembered by millions of people whom they have touched and inspired lives when they were still with us

we just loose them physically but their legacy will always continue, in our minds and in our hearts...

Death is the great equalizer. I think when people are famous like he was, its easy to come up with conspiracy theories. I think he's gone.No-one can carry that kind of publicity based on a lie. They had pictures of him being put in the ambulance. Besides, would MJ want to be remembered for possibly being a drug overdose? Not likely.

I too was in shock. I was working in ICU and one of the docs came to our unit and told all the nurses. We didn't believe him at first. He also told us Farrah had passed, and I was saddened, b/c she had just had that special on about her cancer fight a few months back.

Death is sad for anyone who dies, and for the people who will miss them forever. I think it also scares us b/c we know that no-one can escape it. Including us.

I am looking at it with my boyfriend, which is a big Jackson family friend. It is beutiful, Michael would of wanted it this way. I just wish that everyone could of been able to be there who love him dear. RIP M.J.