Michael Jackson Death Anniversary: Twitter Remembers King Of Pop

Michael Jackson Death Anniversary 2012

Michael Jackson's death anniversary was commemorated by the Twitterverse on Monday.

Three years after his death, Michael Jackson was remembered by fans all over the world by turning to Twitter to express how they miss the music legend, facilitating "RIP Michael Jackson," "#RIPMJ," and "King of Pop" to be among the top trending topics on the microblogging site. Mj's daughter, Paris, was one of them.

"RIP Michael Jackson .. Dad you will forever be in my heart <3 i love you," Paris tweeted.

Other artists and celebrities also posted RIP messages on their Twitter accounts, including the following:

Wiz Khalifa - "3 years ago today the world lost a legend. RIP Michael Jackson. Your music lives on for you. Thank you for everything!"

Drake - "Retweet if you remember where you were when You found out #MichaelJackson died... RIP MIchael Jackson"

Bobby Brown - "Mr. Michael Jackson left us three years ago today... Respect the Greatest!!! Rest in Paradise."

Frankie Boyle - "RIP Michael Jackson. Let's remember him at his best"

Michael Jackson died at the age 50 of acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication on June 25, 2009, after suffering from cardiac arrest. Michael's untimely demise triggered grief around the world, creating unprecedented surges of Internet traffic and causing sales of his music and that of the Jackson 5 to increase dramatically. A public memorial service for the singer was held on July 7, 2009 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, where he had rehearsed for the London concerts the night before his death. The service was broadcast live around the world, attracting a global audience of up to one billion people.