00:00You might not know these facts about Michael Jackson. Ronald Reagan once presented him with
00:04a humanitarian award. Michael Jackson was a generous philanthropist during his lifetime.
00:09As these topics were at the height of their controversy, he supported HIV and AIDS campaigns.
00:14Michael Jackson also established the Heal the World Foundation in 1992.
00:19The foundation was established in order to assist underprivileged youth.
00:23In addition to these generous acts, Michael Jackson has also contributed to humanitarian
00:27causes. Relief was provided to war victims through these causes. Additionally, he toured countries with
00:34a high prevalence of AIDS. As a result, awareness of the disease was spread and assistance was provided
00:39to those suffering from it. Africa was one of these countries. There was a time when Michael
00:44Jackson attempted to purchase Marvel Comics so that he could become Spider-Man. Michael Jackson
00:49attempted to purchase Marvel Comics in the late 1990s in order to remake Spider-Man according to
00:54his vision. When Marvel announced that it was filing for bankruptcy, the star came up with the idea.
01:00Michael Jackson stated that he had intended to portray Spider-Man in the film. He was strongly
01:05opposed by many fans and production leaders when he was offered the role later on. It was many years
01:10later that Tobey Maguire starred in the reboot of the Spider-Man movies. According to Stan Lee,
01:16Michael Jackson would not be a suitable candidate for the role of Spider-Man due to his lack of acting
01:21experience. In the end, Marvel returned to the trade before becoming more successful through the
01:26Marvel Cinematic Universe. As a result of his mother's influence, his entire family converted to
01:32Jehovah's Witnesses. He was raised as a Jehovah's Witness, primarily under the influence of his mother.
01:37As a child, Michael Jackson peddled religious literature door-to-door, much like many others who
01:43followed the religion. As well as spreading awareness of his beliefs, he also spent time educating others.
01:49Although both religions share some similarities, Jehovah's Witnesses follow additional traditions
01:54not found in Christianity. Traditions include not celebrating holidays, birthdays, and Christmas.
02:00In his family, Michael Jackson was the eighth child. Michael was the eighth of nine siblings in a family of
02:06twelve. He was born in Gary, Indiana, United States, in 1958. In his childhood, he lived in a two-bedroom
02:14house where he shared most of his belongings with his siblings. Due to the influence of both of
02:18their parents, all of the Jackson children have worked in the entertainment industry. At one point,
02:24Michael became the most well-known of his siblings, leading to his debut as a solo artist.
02:29Michael Jackson stated that he spent every day with music during his childhood. A special patented shoe
02:34is responsible for his iconic leaning move. It is the gravity-defying leaning move that Michael Jackson
02:40performed in his 1987 hit Smooth Criminal that he will be best remembered for today. There has long been a
02:46mystery
02:46as to how Michael was able to perform the 45-degree tilt without any support from anything other than his
02:51own
02:51body on stage. A team of neurosurgeons revealed the secret behind the iconic dance move in May 2018.
02:58On stage, Michael used a special patented shoe that would lock onto a hitch. As a result of this hitch,
03:05he would be able to lean forward 45 degrees without falling over. He confirmed this later on when the same
03:10shoes he wore in the music video were auctioned for $600,000. In 1979, shortly after the release of
03:18his album, Off the Wall, Michael Jackson was involved in an automobile accident. Eventually, this mishap led
03:24to a series of events that changed his life forever. Michael fell during a dance rehearsal and broke his
03:30nose. As a result of the severe damage he suffered, he had to undergo plastic surgery to repair the damage
03:35to his nose so that he could breathe normally again. It has been speculated that this particular surgery
03:41was the beginning of Michael Jackson's obsession with plastic surgery. In interviews, Michael would,
03:46however, deny such claims. Since that incident, several fans have noted that Michael Jackson's nose
03:52has continued to slim over time. To everyone's confusion, his skin color also changed drastically after
03:58some time. He is now considered as one of the most collectible celebrities in the world.
04:03Michael Jackson remains one of the most popular celebrities in modern history, even after his
04:08death. More than a decade after the death of the King of Pop, several fans continue to collect
04:13memorabilia and trinkets related to him. The items owned by or connected to Michael are often sold at
04:19private auctions, which can generate several thousands of dollars. These items include the official costumes he
04:25wore in his music videos in concerts. As an example, there is his iconic red suit in the music video
04:31thriller, as well as his white gloves, which he wore with a variety of other outfits. Michael Jackson's
04:37total net worth after his death was $2.1 billion. When Michael Jackson was five years old, he performed
04:43for the first time. The obvious musical talent of Michael Jackson made him a child prodigy. The Jackson 5 was
04:50formed in 1964 by his four older brothers. Their father, Joe Jackson, coached and managed them during their debut.
04:57In 1971, Michael began his solo career under Motown Records, following years of productive
05:04collaboration with his brothers. Thanks to his dancing prowess and unmatched singing ability,
05:09Michael Jackson was already a dominant figure in pop music by the early 1980s.
05:14One of the greatest entertainers of all time was Michael Jackson. Michael Jackson was often referred
05:19to as one of the greatest stars in the modern music industry during the height of his career.
05:23He has been referred to as an unstoppable juggernaut by many entertainment experts.
05:28As a result of his voice, he became instantly recognizable while his skills allowed him to
05:33dominate the music charts hit after hit. Additionally, he became known for his trendsetting dance moves,
05:39which remain iconic to this day. In his music videos and performances, he is known for his famous
05:44moonwalk and 45-degree angle tilt. Michael Jackson is often compared to icons such as the Beatles and
05:50Elvis Presley. Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, was married to Michael Jackson.
05:56Michael Jackson married the daughter of Elvis Presley in May 1994. The relationship did not last
06:02long, however, as it ended after 20 months. In January 1996, they filed for divorce. In an interview,
06:10Lisa Marie Presley stated that she wanted a private wedding ceremony. Additionally, she requested that the
06:16ceremony be conducted without the distraction of the media and paparazzi. As a result of
06:21difficulties maintaining the relationship, the couple decided to part ways. After Michael Jackson
06:26met Debbie Rowe, they maintained an on-and-off relationship for another four years. To ensure
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06:51to answer them. That's all for now, I'll see you in the next video. My sincere thanks go out to
06:57all of
06:57you who watched this video. We pray for the repose of Michael Jackson's soul and for the blessing of
07:02God upon it. He was truly loved by family, friends and fans and is greatly missed.
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