Financial woes plagued Jackson late in career

Michael Jackson's death brought a tragic end to a long, bizarre, sometimes farcical decline from his peak in the 1980s.

Financial woes were brought on by a lavish lifestyle and excessive legal fees.

Michael Jackson: The controversial king of pop

In the wake of Michael Jackson's death, The AP's Alicia Quarles discusses the controversy surrounding his life and career.

Sharpton: Jackson death 'overwhelming'

At the famed Apollo Theater in NYC's Harlem district, The Reverend Al Sharpton speaks of the "shock" of losing longtime friend Michael Jackson "with no goodbye."

Fans react to Michael Jackson's death

Fans react to the news of Michael Jackson's death.

Pop Icon Michael Jackson dead at 50

Michael Jackson has died at age 50 of a heart attack.

Jackson started his career as a child star who fused R&B and soul before his life deteriorated amid increasingly freakish scandals.