Fans Divided While Remembering Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson

By Steven Avalos Posted Jun 25th 2010 04:20PM

When Farrah Fawcett passed away one year ago after an arduous public battle with cancer, no one would have ever expected another high-profile celebrity death -- much less the King of Pop's -- to occur on the same day. Sure, there's the ongoing myth that deaths come in threes, but you never really anticipate it or expect who's next to go. To say media coverage of Fawcett's death on Thursday, June 25, 2009, was eclipsed by news of Michael Jackson's sudden cardiac arrest is most certainly an understatement, but it's only natural considering Fawcett's worsening condition had been making headlines for weeks. (NBC even aired a two-hour documentary special, titled 'Farrah's Story,' that was watched by nearly 9 million people.)

On the other hand, Jackson's death came as a total shock. Sure, he had plenty of financial and legal issues, but to our knowledge, he was probably in decent shape. One could argue forever (or at least until June 25, 2011) over who had a more significant cultural impact, but ultimately this shouldn't be a morbid contest to see who can garner more post-death remembrances. Are we really taking sides? On whose passing was the most tragic? C'mon folks! We rounded up some of the comments we've received on Facebook and Twitter that beg the question -- Can't we all just get along?

Last night, we began our memorial coverage for both icons, but naturally some readers got a little miffed that Farrah wasn't getting her fair share:

Farrah Fawcett

"What about Farrah ... she died first and he got all the glory" - RoseAnn (via Facebook)

"RIP FARRAH! I can't believe the media wants to forget about her! Its a sad day for MJ fans as well so RIP MJ." - Laurel (via Facebook)

"WHAT ABOUT FARRAH ... SHE HAS BEEN GONE A YEAR TOO ... NO ONE IS SAYING ANYTHING ABOUT HER" - Beverly (via Facebook)

"OH PLEASE ... YA KNOW FARRAH FAWCETT DIED TODAY TOO ... LETS GIVER HER SOME RESPECT TOO OK" - Patricia (via Facebook)

"Of course MJ would be a trending topic. Still no love for Farrah" - Allan (via Twitter)

Grievances aside (and there were plenty), we'll leave on a lighter note with some choice comments celebrating both Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson's lasting impact and legacies:

"The song Gone To Soon is so sad because MJ was gone to soon Miss you Micheal and love you ♥" - Charlotte (via Facebook)

"LOVE Farrah! I had her hairdo the week after Charlie's Angels came on TV. One of a kind and sorely missed." - Stacy (via Facebook)

"It was my daughters prom, and we heard about MJ as well as Farah, kinda shocking. Both had so much more to live." - Tina (via Facebook)

"Remembering Him and Farrah Fawcett (who passed the same date and year) as true Pop Icons" -James (via Facebook)

And some take it to a whole new level. You go, Jennie.

"Finally getting my MJ tattoo today! A rare Glass Butterfly reflecting his initials from the HIStory album. Thank you Michael for changing my life!!" - Jennie (via Facebook)

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Tags: celebrity deaths, farrah fawcett, michael jackson

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Friday 25 June

By Millyboo

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Im so heartbroken my two favorite icons...TV Guide Net has a Gone Too Soon Michael Jackson Special which I believe unvails the truth

By asia

I hope both are @ peace and they will be greatly missed!

By Jazmine

That makes two of us.

By MZVIRB

WITH MICHAEL, TOO MANY ARE OBSESSED.

By mary

I agree the media is remembering way to much about michael and not enough about farrah

By Tell It Like It Is

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Since age 7. "Can't Help It", Michael Jackson. Even if I wanted to.

mary- Michael Jackson is more popular than Fawcett. REASON why. BOTH always remembered.

Saturday 26 June

By John

Not obsessed with Michael, but he changed my life Farrah didn't. Though I'm sad she died.

By webbytechie

I miss them both and loved them both for the work that they did. I knew Farrah was ill and not doing well, when Michael died it was a total shock. I can say that I feel his loss more profoundly because his music was a part of my childhood and all the way through my adult hood. It is also sad that he was treated so badly by so many in his life time. The good things he has done are rarely told. That he was vindicated on charges that had no merit seems to make no difference. They are both missed, and both had battles to fight. I hope they are both in no pain and in Heaven where they belong. Farrah was an Angel on earth, and Michael I am sure is dancing and singing and entertaining all of Heaven right now.

By MJMedia09

With Michael the fans want to know WHAT HAPPENED? The story the media is telling us has been filled with lies and usually when the media does this it means MJ was INTENTIONALLY MURDERED. The media have traditionally planted lies to coverup real details. And that's the case in MJ's death. Prior to his autopsy released they dropped all kinds of stories about pain killers and even heroin. Yet, when MJ's autopsy came back to show he only died from what that "Dr." gave him, it went silent. MJ's autopsy showed NO PAIN KILLERS, NO ALCOHOL, NO ILLEGAL DRUGS, AND NO PILLS which means SINCE THE DOCTOR WAS PRESENT GIVING THE OVERDOSE, MICHAEL WAS MURDERED. Then you had Dr. Conrad Murray, THE HEART DOCTOR, faked CPR on the Bed which was a clue on the 911 call that was staged too but they were CAUGHT with the body on the bed. No CPR was given.

By LaKeeta

Just a tragic day for both movies,tv and music. While I am a die hard MJ fan, I too recognized and grieved Farrah's death. It's the media that chose that one seemed to be more important than the other. Not the fans.

It is because there was so much more gossip and bad things to bring up about Michael. He was and is a polarizing personality, and there was just so much more trash for them to dig into when Michael died. The media always attacked him. They were a bit kinder to Farrah. Both are a great loss, and both were loved and are missed.

The media is forgetting Michael was the BIGGEST WORLDWIDE ENTERTAINER OF ALL TIME. So of course his death would get more attention than Farrah. It's not to take anything from Farrah but that's the FACTS. Add Michael's death is a UNSOLVED MYSTERY. Farrah's death was not a surprise. And it's somewhat racist for the media to pit Farrah against MJ when they are BOTH DEAD. Would they have done it if it Elvis had received more attention

By Jayce

Yeah, and it's not racist at all that the black man's garnered ALL the attention while the white woman's death was forgotten like nothing...Get your facts straight.

I mourn both Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, and find it insulting that her loss was virutally ignored in order to cover the loss of Michael Jackson. Both were icons and BOTH deserved respect and attention. Fawcett fans have every right to be angry about the media's actions in regards to their lack of coverage of her death. She was loved by the public too.

Tuesday 29 June

By speech

michaels death started before he died.....the day the police and fbi ramsacked his home and personal space, media outlets and people running his name through the mud and proclaiming him guilty before due process(esp. nancy grace).so think about it -drugs helped him to cope;it was the american society structure that killed michael jackson and those people know who they are and they will be held accountable on their judgement day

Monday 28 June

By Terry

I get tired of hearing about racist. Can't someone say anything without it being considered racist? Farrah didn't live the lifestyle MJ did. MJ was a great entertainer, but his lifestyle got the best of him just like Elvis. Keep in mind, Elvis opened the door for entertainers like MJ

By kayann98

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Both of them were such great and inspiring people, who had been put through to much that they didn't deserve. I find it sad to hear that the fans are 'dividing.' Though I am a major Michael Jackson fan, I do recognize Farah too. Either way, I hope they can both rest knowing that there fans still love and support them. R.I.P. Michael and Farah

By Shari

RIP Farrah - Memories of her bring back memories of my childhood, when me and my two little girlfriends would play Charlie's Angels. Great times.

May both, all greats, and those who are obscure, yet nonetheless loved. Rest eternally in peace.

By Barbara Quinn

It's hard to believe that it has been an entire year since Michael's death. I still think about him, and listen to his music frequently( as I have most of my life.) I will never forget the day that I was fortunate enough to be able to meet him. He was so kind. I pray that his children are happy and healthy, and will forever be a devoted MJ fan.

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