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Michael Jackson is without a doubt one of the most incredible musicians the world has ever seen. As well as his dance moves, amazing range and musical diversity, Jackson is famed for his ever-changing appearance, which was aided heavily by the amount of surgery he'd undergone.
He started his career as an angel-faced 5-year-old, and was rocketed to stardom as the lead singer due to his brilliant vocal skills and dancing.
At the age of 13, he launched a solo career alongside his work with the Jackson 5 and quickly found himself with a number one single. Over the years his success multiplied, and he became an icon and a legend.
Along with the pressure of fame and the mounting tensions behind the scenes, Jackson began searching for a perfect version of himself, which led him down the path of surgery.
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His appearance changed drastically over the years, and his face and changing skin colour were constantly in the news. He was diagnosed with vitiligo which would explain the change, but many believe it's due to skin bleaching.
A documentary that aired in 2015 has been given a new lease of life this week, after an image that shows what Jackson would look like today with no cosmetic surgery went viral.
Given how he looked towards the end of his life, the difference is astounding.
Despite his issues, he'll forever remain a musical genius.
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