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The State: Michael Jackson was iconic, eccentric, pop culture expert says

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Release Date: June 29, 2009

An article in The State about the unexpected death of pop star Michael Jackson quotes Elayne Rapping, professor of American studies, who discussed his iconic place in popular culture history, as well as the sordid details of his personal life that tainted his later years.

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