THE WEEK THAT WAS IN PICTURES

Who was Michael Jackson ? Did he ever grow up? What became of the innocent little boy who sang about BEN,his pet mouse ?

What lies beneath the surface? What was the cause of his cardiac arrest ? What will happen to his children ?

May you rest in peace, Michael. Thank you for healing the world with your music. Gone too soon but your work will always be remembered in years to come.

Michael Jackson announces plans for Summer residency at the O2 Arena at a press conference held at the O2 Arena on March 5, 2009 in London.

Michael Jackson at the Earls Court in London, Nov 2006.

Singer Michael Jackson testifies during the morning session of his civil trial in Santa Maria Superior Court on December 4, 2002 in Santa Maria, California. The artist was being sued for $21 million by his longtime promoter for backing out of two concerts

Singer Michael Jackson holds his eight-month-old son Prince Michael II over the balcony of the Adlon Hotel November 19, 2002 in Berlin

Michael Jackson performs with Britney Spears during the Michael Jackson '30th Anniversary Celebration, The Solo Years' concert at New York's Madison Square Garden, September 7, 2001.

Michael Jackson at the Oxford Union, Oxford, to speak in aid of His charity 'Help the Children', Feb 2001.

Michael Jackson attends the G&P Foundation for Cancer Research event to honor her Majesty Queen Noor of Jordan, Sir Paul McCartney and former Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev November 30, 2000 in Manhattan

South African President Nelson Mandela (L) and US singer Michael Jackson clasp hands at a press conference at the President's home Genadendal in Cape Town 23 March 1999.

Michael Jackson and Lisa Marie Presley share an intimate moment outside the Ivy restaurant, Feb 1998.

Singer Michael Jackson (R) and guitarist Slash of 'Guns and Roses' perform the opening number at the 1995 MTV Video Music Award

US pop star Michael Jackson and his then wife Lisa-Marie Presley arrive at Budapest's airport 6 August 1994.

US President Bill Clinton (L) shakes hands with singer Michael Jackson (C) as singer Stevie Nicks sings during inauguration festivities in Landover, Maryland, Jan 1993.

Madonna and Michael Jackson, Mar 1990

Entertainer Michael Jackson stands with President George Bush in front of the White House April 5, 1990 in Washington, DC

Michael Jackson and Tatiana Thumbtzen at the Madison Square Garden in New York City, Mar 1988.

Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Richie at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, Feb 1986

Singer Michael Jackson with an honary degree in New York, Jan 1985

Entertainer Michael Jackson poses with his pet boa constrictor,

Bubble's, Michael Jackson's pet chimp, Oct 1987.

Michael Jackson performs live during his 'Victory' Tour on July 1984 at the Texas Stadium in Dallas.

President Ronald Reagan speaks alongside wife Nancy and Michael Jackson May 4, 1984 at the White House.

Michael Jackson & Quincy Jones at the Grammys in Los Angeles, Feb 1984

Michael Jackson & Brooke Shields, Jan 1984.

Michael Jackson and Jane Fonda at the CBS Records in Century City, California, Feb 1983.

Muhammad Ali, wife Veronica, and Michael Jackson, Aug 1977.

A young Michael Jackson (centre) performs live with the Jackson Five in February 1975 in London.

American singer and actress Cher (center) and Jackson Five in prehistoric garb for a skit on the television variety show 'The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour,' 1972. Pictured are, from left, Tito (sitting), Jackie (crouching), and Marlon Jackson (standing), Cher (center), Janet (on ground), Jermaine (holding rock), Michael, and Randy Jackson, Jan 1972.

The Jackson Five perform on 'The Ed Sullivan Show,' New York, New York, May 10, 1970. Pictured are, from left, Tito Jackson, Marlon Jackson, Jackie Jackson, Michael Jackson, and Jermaine Jackson, May 1970

Ed Sullivan shakes hands with brothers Michael Jackson (right) and Marlon Jackson (second from right) as their older brothers Jackie Jackson (third from right), Tito Jackson and Jermaine Jackson (both at left) look on, Dec 1969.