The life of Michael Jackson
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Left: Michael Jackson (far right) rose to international fame as the lead singer of the Jackson Five, with his brothers (l to r) Tito, Jackie, Jermaine and Marlon.
Right: Michael pictured in Los Angeles in 1970, aged 12.
Pictures from Jacko's 40 years as a showbiz icon