He had it made. She did as well.
He was world-famous. She was world-famous.
He was brought up as a Jehovah’s Witness and converted to Islam. She was reared as a Catholic.
He was a brilliant musician and showman. She was a beautiful and successful actress.
He was the envy of so many. She was the object of lust of so many.
He was one of the Jackson Five. She was one of Charlie’s Angels.
He was an abused child. She played an abused wife.
He was married to Elvis’ daughter, divorced, and had a child by an unknown woman. She was married to a the Bionic Man, divorced, lived with and had a child by another famous actor.
He died today at age 50. She died today at age 62.
His story is incredibly sad. So is her’s.
Our culture both created – and destroyed – both of them.
As far as we know – he died spiritually lost. As far as we know – she died spiritually lost.
What a waste
