I think its quite useful to see how the media have treated the death of Michael Jackson. Will we have a realistic appraisal of his life? A deification similar to the treatment of Princess Di? Will they turn on him like a pack of hounds after all the slur and gossip? I think we know the answer already - but it will be interesting to see how it develops over time. Perhaps this is all a little unfeeling? But I don't think so. Jackson played the media game as well as anybody.
First up are the BBC. A typically unambiguous report.
The Mirror has a tabloid slant - Wham bam thank you mam!
Sky News have a range of reports but dwell on the technology.
My favourite is the Morning Star where you wont find anything. Hurrah!
Even IMDB get in on the act.
Those antipodeans at the Sydney Morning Herald concentrate on the his wealth or lack of it.
Meanwhile at CNN they are 'up-to-date' and are already talking about the autopsy.
Take a look through all of these reports and more and see what you think.
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