The document provides biographical information about Michael Jackson. It discusses that he was born in 1958 in Indiana and grew up in a musically talented family. He rose to fame as a child star with The Jackson 5, but later had a successful solo career. Some of his most famous albums included Thriller, which is the best-selling album of all time. He was known for his innovative dancing and changing appearance later in his career. He passed away in 2009 from an overdose of drugs administered by his personal physician.