Michael Jackson’s legacy soars 16 years on, breaking records and earning billions

Collection of CD covers from the first three solo albums by Michael Jackson, the American singer, songwriter, and dancer dubbed the “King of Pop”.

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“I’m interested in making a path rather than following a trail. That’s what I want to do in life—in everything I do,” said Michael Jackson in 1979.

This week marks the 16th anniversary of the death of the King of Pop. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50, from cardiac arrest caused by an overdose of the sedative propofol and other drugs.

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