How Did Michael Jackson Impact My Life

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Michael Jackson did not just inspire my life but he impacted it in various ways. His death touched me so hard that it felt like it was just yesterday.
I remember sitting in front of my T.V. watching 106&park and in the beginning of the show they received a phone call reporting that MJ was in the ambulance or his house where they were trying to help him get his breath of air back. Everyone in the show was asked to keep him in their prayers for that moment. Since it was a show they had to continue with the music videos, until they received another phone call reporting that Michael Jackson has passed away. I remember seeing everyone sad faces and watery/tearing eyes. It made me think about how I looked up to him growing up trying to do the

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