Michael Jackson fans around the world took a minute to pause on Thursday. The date, August 29 has special meaning to everyone who loved the King of Pop. Michael Jackson died several years ago, but if he were alive today, he would have celebrated his 55th birthday.

Entertainers & Family who idolized and loved Michael Jackson are taking a moment to recognize one of the most talented entertainers who walked the planet. Covering every generation, the impact Jackson had on music is deeply felt still today. Some big stars shared a moment remembering the many they too admired.

Latoya Jackson: “#happybirthdaymichael U will NEVER be 4gotten! Think of U EVERY DAY! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE U W/ALL MY HEART! U R the KING & we will NEVER 4get!”

Mariah Carey: “Remembering Michael Jackson #KingOfPop,” from her official Twitter account. The entertainer had met Michael on several occasions and shared a picture with the fans of her embracing the King of Pop.

Latoya Jackson: “#happybirthdaymichael U will NEVER be 4gotten! Think of U EVERY DAY! I WILL ALWAYS LOVE U W/ALL MY HEART! U R the KING & we will NEVER 4get!”

Rapper P Diddy: paid his regards, tweeting: ”Happy Birthday to the greatest performer of all-time Michael Jackson!!! There’s only one KING!! (sic).”

Film director Spike Lee: sent his well wishes alongside a poem on Instagram, writing: ”HAPPY BORN DAY, MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON! Remember the Time - Poem by Lemon Andersen… (sic).”

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Source: examiner / The Root / MJ-Upbeat.com