2009
Michael Jackson’s family and fans said goodbye to the legendary pop star at his memorial service, which was viewed by nearly 2.4 billion people worldwide. The singer’s coffin was placed in front of the stage during the event at the Staples Center in Los Angeles after an earlier private funeral. Big names, such as Stevie Wonder, Lionel Richie and Mariah Carey, all paid tribute before the family joined a sombre finale on stage. Motown boss Berry Gordy, who signed the Jackson Five, ended his tribute with the words: “Michael, thank you for the joy, thank you for the love. You will live in my heart forever.”
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