A few thoughts on Michael Jackson, fame, life and mental health

Mudiaga Abboh
Aug 29, 2017 · 5 min read

Today would’ve been Michael Jackson’s 59th birthday.

As a fan, I still find it hard to process that he is gone. Although we all know that death is inevitable, it still comes as a shock when it happens, especially, in Michael Jackson’s case where we know his premature death was due to negligence.

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