Pop faithful around the world mourn Jackson
From the man in Colombia who was named after the King of Pop, to Malaysians who named a soya drink for him, to a generation of people around the world who have tried to moonwalk, the news stunned the world.
Michael Jackson’s death prompted broadcasters from Sydney to Seoul to interrupt programmes, while fans remembered a “tortured genius” whose squeals and sliding moves captivated a generation and who sparked global trends in music, dance and fashion.