Full Name: Michael Joseph Jackson; Profession: American singer, songwriter, dancer, and philanthropist popularly known as the “King of Pop." Nationality: American; Born: August 29, 1958; Birthplace: Gary, Indiana, United States; Generation: Baby Boomer cohort born during the post–World War II baby boom between 1946 and 1964; Chinese Zodiac: Earth Dog (Year of the Dog 1958 with Earth element); Zodiac Sign: Virgo (Sun in Virgo for births on August 29); Age in 2026: would have been 68 years old; Marital Status: Divorced, previously married to Lisa Marie Presley (1994–1996) and Debbie Rowe (1996–2000); Children: three children — Michael Joseph Jackson Jr. (“Prince”), Paris- Michael Katherine Jackson (“Paris”), and Prince Michael Jackson II (“Blanket,” later known as “Bigi”); Description: An influential and globally celebrated entertainer whose career began as the lead singer of the Jackson 5 and evolved into a record‑breaking solo career with landmark albums such as “Off the Wall” and “Thriller,” the latter becoming the best‑selling album of all time, whose music videos redefined the medium and revolutionized visual storytelling in popular music, helping break racial barriers on television, and who achieved massive commercial success with numerous Billboard Hot 100 number‑one singles, Grammy Awards, and world tours while also becoming known for innovative dance styles like the moonwalk, distinctive fashion, and extensive humanitarian and charitable work, which together cemented his status as one of the most culturally significant and influential entertainers of the 20th century; Cause of Death: Died on June 25, 2009, in Los Angeles, California, from cardiac arrest caused by acute propofol intoxication with additional sedative drugs present, with the Los Angeles County coroner ruling the manner of death a homicide resulting from medical malpractice.