On one day, two important icons of the 1970's and 1980's passed thru the veil of mortality. Farrah Fawcett, actress and arguably the most prolific pin-up girl ever passed away this morning, succumbing to a long fight with cancer. Her smile and distinctive fluffy hairdo was copied by millions of teenage girls and launched cosmetic and hair-care products bearing her name. While Farrah's passing was not unexpected, the sudden passing of the proclaimed "King of Pop" Michael Jackson comes as a complete shock. While the world has witnessed his slow decline of health, his bizarre changes in his appearance and his habit of sleeping in hyperbaric chambers, it simply was not expected that Michael Jackson would not live to see his 51st year.
This is sudden and pointed reminder to all of us who were born in the 1960's and 1970's that we are not meant to live in this existence forever.
I would never agree that these two persons were examples to be looked up to, especially in terms of moral behavior. However, as they served as nearly omnipresent images and icons in my youth, they truly will be missed not only by myself but by BILLIONS.
Rest in peace to both of these talented performers.
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