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People who grew up as child stars have the same thing in common. You're cute, they love you you go through the awkward stage, they don't accept you any more. Very few make the transition to adult star.

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Michael Jackson
Age: 50 †
Born: 1958
Born: August 29
Died: 2009
Died: June 25
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