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Hello world, it is with profound sadness that I share the fact that our esteemed friend, Professor Rex Nettleford passed away on February 2nd…..
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PROFESSOR Rex Nettleford, one of Jamaica’s brightest sons and a cultural icon, died in the George Washington University Intensive Care Unit last night, six days after he collapsed in his hotel room in Washington and four hours before his 77th birthday.
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Nettleford, who suffered a massive heart attack, was admitted to the hospital’s intensive care unit and placed on life support. He never regained consciousness and finally passed at 8:00 pm.
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Nettleford… was an international icon and quintessential Caribbean man.
He was in the US capital to participate in a fund-raising gala for the University of the West Indies (UWI), where he was vice-chancellor emeritus.
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Last night, a medical report signed by Dr Christopher Junker of George Washington University said that the life support was terminated in keeping with Professor Nettleford’s wishes.
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“Mr Nettleford has been under our care at the George Washington University Intensive Care Unit for catastrophic brain injury following a cardiac arrest,” Dr Junker said. “After
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Quotes about philanthropist Jackson on day of memorial service
July 7, 2009
Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee displays House Resolution 600 honouring Michael Jackson, that she recently introduced and is pending in the U.S. House of Representatives, as she speaks during the memorial service for Michael Jackson at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California, July 7, 2009.
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Jul 08 2009
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Friends, family, and fans gathered at the Staples Center in downtown Los Angeles to celebrate the life of Michael Jackson.
Mariah Carey re-teamed with Trey Lorenz for a rousing duet of the Jackson 5 classic “I’ll Be There.” The duo originally performed the song in 1992 during Mariah’s award-winning “MTV Unplugged” appearance.
Lionel Richie serenaded the packed house with a gospel-infused number.
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Jul 07 2009
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Singers Ne-Yo (L) and host Jamie Foxx pay tribute to the late singer Michael Jackson to close the 2009 BET Awards held at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, California.
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Posted Sun Jun 28, 2009 9:02pm PDT
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It can’t come as a surprise to anyone that the 2009 BET Awards will go down in history as being all about the legacy of one entertainer.
Guess which entertainer? Yes, you guessed correctly.
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Jun 29 2009
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FILE - In this Feb. 28, 1984 file photo, Michael Jackson is seen backstage at the 26th annual Grammy Awards in Los Angeles as he poses with the awards he won in eight different categories.
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Michael Jackson at Apollo — 40 years after his $1,000 gig
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Jun 27, 2009 4:19 pm PDT
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The Harlem theater that helped launch Michael Jackson’s career plans star-studded tributes to him this summer.
The Apollo Theater will stage a public memorial Tuesday at 2 p.m. Eulogies will be delivered under the marquee by its president and others.
Jackson and his brothers once did 31 shows in one week at the Apollo for $1,000.
Inside, DJs will spin Jackson’s music accompanied by video tributes.
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Jun 27 2009
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Michael Jackson….A Legend Never Dies….
Inmates at the island province of Cebu in central Philippines display a huge tarpaulin of the late Michael Jackson during a performance to pay tribute to the music icon Saturday June 27, 2009.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hMnk7lh9M3o
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More than 1,500 inmates became famous in YouTube with over 23 million hits after they
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Jun 27 2009