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It’s official. CNN has finally conceded to the earlier reports by other reliable and reputable news agencies such as TMZ and Fox News (who needs a damn coroner statement, anyway?) that Michael Jackson has indeed passed away. Jackassworld, a site that could possibly be construed as somewhat slightly less than reliable and reputable but just as caring as everyone else in the Interweb business, is now posting up this tribute to the King of Pop. Take it away, Eddie.

Incidentally, this is in no way meant to diminish the earlier death of Farrah Fawcett today, a woman whose indelible pin-up poster in the ’70s prompted many young boys to discover the wonders of masturbation at an early age. Including me! She was undoubtedly one of the first tickles in my wee penis. R.I.P., Ms. Fawcett.

Update! So yesterday, upon hearing the news of Jackson’s confirmed death, Rick Kosick and Crash dashed out of the office to go photograph his Hollywood sidewalk star on the corner of Sunset and Vine, where ardent fans had already started to gather, mourn, cry, and leave memorial tchotchkey. We immediately posted the photo up thinking we were all hot shit journalist types, but then later found out (along with several other top-notch news crews and admiring fans) that this was in fact the wrong star. Apparently he’s some British-born radio personality? And a legitimate white guy to boot. Anyway, turns out the real Jackson star was currently covered up by the Brüno premiere proceedings over at Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Good job, Sacha Baron Cohen!

This morning, however, Rick Kosick made a point of going down to Hollywood Blvd., braving the tear-streaked crowds, to come correct and capture this image:

(photos by Rick Kosick; Hollywood, CA; June 25/26, 2009)