The legendary performer, dead at 50, was born to perform. My mouth dropped open in stunned silence when a friend told me the news that the musical and fashion icon had died of apparent cardiac arrest. It couldn’t be. He was to start performing again in July with legions of fans anticipating his return to the concert stage. But nobody—repeat, nobody—could dance like Michael Jackson. He could seemingly defy gravity with his effortless Moonwalk, the slow-motion leans, the quick kicks, the blinding spins and fancy footwork. His music videos were like short movies and took the medium to new heights. I was especially mesmerized by the intricacies of the “Thriller” video and watched it over and over again. Michael was absolutely electrifying as an entertainer
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