President-elect Bill Clinton (L) shakes hands with singer Michael Jackson as singer Stevie Nicks (R) of the band Fleetwood Mac sings at the finale of a star-studded gala on the eve of Clinton's first inauguration as president of the United States in Washington, in this January 19, 1993 file photo. Jackson, who took to the stage as a child star and set the world dancing to exuberant rhythms for decades, died on June 25, 2009, after being taken ill at his home, the Los Angeles Times said. He was 50. Reuters Pictures 5 months ago

President-elect Bill Clinton (L) shakes hands with singer Michael Jackson as singer Stevie Nicks (R) of the band Fleetwood Mac sings at the finale of a star-studded gala on the eve of Clinton's first inauguration as president of the United States in Washington, in this January 19, 1993 file photo. Jackson, who took to the stage as a child star and set the world dancing to exuberant rhythms for decades, died on June 25, 2009, after being taken ill at his home, the Los Angeles Times said. He was 50.

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