Pop star died June 25 after suffering cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles

Jackson pronounced dead days before a scheduled series of comeback concerts in London

King of Pop's 50-night run at London's O2 arena was to have set a new course for the entertainer

World reacts to sudden death of self-anointed King of Pop

The pop star reached superstardom as a young adult but in recent years, legal troubles led to financial troubles and a retreat from the public eye

Many grief stricken, express disbelief after learning pop icon, known for hits such as 'Billy Jean', had passed away  

American King of Pop's death led many local television channels to knock near constant coverage of military campaign against Taliban militants off top of news lineup

In Kenya, airwaves filled with some of Jackson's greatest hits; even some residents in Somalia's restive capital Mogadishu take a moment to pay tribute to entertainer

Fans shocked, downhearted to hear unexpected death of pop star

Entertainment stars and fans are offering condolences over the death of the pop singer, who suffered cardiac arrest