Personal relationships of Michael Jackson

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Overview of the personal relationships of Michael Jackson

Michael Jackson

Name	Michael Jackson
Birth name
Birth date	August 29, 1958
Birth place	Gary, Indiana, U.S.
Death date	June 25, 2009
Death place	Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Alma mater
Occupation	Singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer
Years active	1964–2009
Organization
Known for
Notable works
Spouse(s)
Website

Michael Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer, often referred to as the "King of Pop". Throughout his life, Jackson's personal relationships were a subject of significant media attention and public interest.

Family Relationships

Michael Jackson was born to Joe Jackson and Katherine Jackson in Gary, Indiana. He was the eighth of ten children in the Jackson family, a prominent family in the music industry. His siblings include Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, La Toya, Marlon, Randy, and Janet.

Marriages

Lisa Marie Presley

Michael Jackson married Lisa Marie Presley, the daughter of Elvis Presley, on May 26, 1994. The marriage was highly publicized and lasted until their divorce in 1996. Despite their separation, both maintained that they remained friends.

Debbie Rowe

Jackson's second marriage was to Debbie Rowe, a dermatology nurse, on November 14, 1996. The couple had two children together: Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. (commonly known as Prince) and Paris Jackson. They divorced in 1999, with Rowe granting full custody of the children to Jackson.

Children

Michael Jackson had three children:

• Michael Joseph "Prince" Jackson Jr. (born February 13, 1997)
• Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson (born April 3, 1998)
• Prince Michael Jackson II (commonly known as Blanket, born February 21, 2002)

Friendships and Associations

Jackson had numerous high-profile friendships and associations throughout his life. He was close friends with celebrities such as Elizabeth Taylor, Macaulay Culkin, and Diana Ross. His relationship with Elizabeth Taylor was particularly notable, as she was a staunch defender of Jackson during his legal troubles.

Controversies

Michael Jackson's personal relationships were often surrounded by controversy. His friendships with young boys, including Jordan Chandler and Gavin Arvizo, led to allegations of child sexual abuse. Jackson consistently denied these allegations, and he was acquitted of all charges in a 2005 trial.

Death and Legacy

Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles, California, due to acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication. His death was ruled a homicide, and his personal physician, Conrad Murray, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.

Jackson's legacy continues to be celebrated worldwide, and his personal relationships remain a topic of public fascination and scholarly interest.

See Also

• Michael Jackson
• Jackson family
• Lisa Marie Presley
• Debbie Rowe
• Paris Jackson
• Prince Michael Jackson II