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Michael Jackson holds several Guinness World Records. (Image: Shutterstock)
Michael Jackson died due to cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles mansion, where he was preparing for upcoming concerts in London, United Kingdom.
Michael Jackson remains the greatest superstar the world has ever witnessed. On June 25, 2009, the entertainment industry was devastated by the unexpected news of Jackson's death. The artist died due to cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles mansion, where he was preparing for upcoming concerts in London, United Kingdom.
Now, 15 years later, his legacy as the King of Pop continues to be celebrated, his place in music history remains unshakeable, as his lifetime record sales are estimated to be around 750 million, making him one of the best-selling artists of all. time.
Jackson, born August 29, 1958, released his first solo album in 1972. Four years later, he achieved great success with the release of his most popular album, Thriller. The following year, he surprised the world with his moonwalk while playing Billie Jean on stage. As we observe the anniversary of her death, it's a perfect time to learn 10 lesser-known facts about this iconic pop legend.
Remembering Michael Jackson: 10 facts about the pop icon
- Michael Jackson didn't live in an ordinary house, it was a wonderland, complete with a zoo, roller coasters, Ferris wheels, bumper cars and trains right in his own backyard.
- In the past, Michael Jackson paid between 17 and 30 million dollars for his property, but today it is worth 100 million dollars.
- Michael Jackson was a superstar even in the Soviet Union, as he appeared in his first Western commercial.
- Actress Elizabeth Taylor gave Michael Jackson a huge Asian elephant weighing more than 2,000 kg in 1991.
- Michael Jackson's skin tone raised many questions, while some had theories, doctors explained that it was due to a skin condition.
- On the 1992 African tour, a village chief crowned him King Sani and even gave him a special African name, Michael Jackson Amalaman Anoh.
- Even Barbie had a competitor, as the company once created the Michael Jackson doll for European fans.
- Michael Jackson almost owned Marvel, as he tried to buy the company when it was facing bankruptcy.
- Michael Jackson's Thriller album remains the best-selling album of all time, with nearly 66 million copies sold worldwide.
- Michael Jackson holds several Guinness World Records, including most successful artist of all time, most charities supported by a pop star, and most Grammy Awards won in a single year.
