Posted June 26, 200916 yr Madonna: "I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever. My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless." (Post copied from the Lounge by Ryan) Born: August 29, 1958 – Gary, Indiana Died: June 25, 2009 - Los Angeles, California He was 50 years old.