Michael Jackson: Celebrities Tweet Tributes on the 9th Anniversary of The King of Pop’s Death

Nine years ago, the world lost a legend.Michael Jackson passed away suddenly on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50–just one month before his This Is It comeback tour was scheduled to kick off.

The King of Pop's impact is felt throughout the music world to this day, as a number of celebrities and family members have taken to social media to honor the late icon. See below for their messages.

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