Biggest Moments of 2009
Credit: ABC News
To some, he was a musical genius who combined the innocence of a child and the voice of a seasoned professional. To others, he was a tortured celebrity whose life was marked by legal battles and a startling physical transformation over the years. In 2009, the world bade farewell to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Millions of fans around the world mourned the singer, wearing his infamous glittery glove and holding musical tributes in his memory. Jackson died June 25 at age 50 from cardiac arrest. (HO/ Kevin Mazur/AEG via Getty Images)
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