Michael Jackson was in the spotlight for more than 40 years. As a six-year-old he was the frontman for his band of brothers, the Jackson Five. Hit after hit led him into a solo career that peaked at with his masterpiece album, Thriller. As years went on controversy, prosecution and bankruptcy dogged him.
Michael Jackson died after suffering a cardiac arrest, sending shockwaves around the entertainment world as stunned stars and fans mourned the loss of the tortured music icon known as the "King of Pop." Here's a look at the life of the pop legend.
