Michael Jackson Dead

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http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070831/..._beer_hunter_1


Beer critic Michael Jackson dies
By THOMAS WAGNER, Associated Press WriterFri Aug 31, 10:00 AM ET

Michael Jackson, a leading world beer critic who praised the brews of Belgium and acknowledged he would never be as famous as "that Michael Jackson," has died. He was 65.

Jackson, known as "the beer hunter," died Thursday of a heart attack at his home in west London. His body was found by his house cleaner, Paddy Gunningham, his long-term partner, said Friday.

She said he had kept writing and traveling, despite suffering from Parkinson's disease, and that he planned to write a book about the ailment.

"He was simply the best beer writer we've ever known," said Tim Hampson, chairman of the British Guild of Beer Writers. "He told wonderful stories about beer, breweries and far away places. He told the story of beer through people, and he was humorous and erudite at the same time," Hampson told The Associated Press.

Jackson especially loved Belgian brews. His books "The Great Beers of Belgium" and "World Guide to Beer" introduced them to many export markets, including the United States.

By identifying beers by their flavors and styles, and by pairing them with particular foods and dishes, Jackson helped give birth to a renaissance of interest in beer and breweries worldwide that began in the 1970s, including the North American microbrewery movement.

His TV documentary series, "The Beer Hunter" — which popularized his nickname — was filmed around the world and shown in 15 countries.

He worked as a beer critic for more than 30 years, writing in newspapers and gastronomic magazines, holding seminars and giving speeches, appearing on U.S. talk shows and writing books about beer and whiskeys published in 18 languages.

Jackson knew he would never be as famous as Michael Jackson the rock star, and that was reflected on the beer critic's Web site. "Hello, my name is Michael Jackson. No, not that Michael Jackson, but I am on a world tour. My tour is in pursuit of exceptional beer. That's why they call me the Beer Hunter," it says.

[paintba||er]

This was a disappointment. I thought that the other Michael Jackson died. I've never even heard of this guy.

[Carmine457]

who the hells this guy and i never new that there was a proffesion for BEER WRITING

[paintba||er]

Originally Posted by Carmine457

who the hells this guy and i never new that there was a proffesion for BEER WRITING

LOL It sounds fun and easy.

[Carmine457]

yah seriously mmmm today i had miller light and this bottle tasted kinda dry if u now wut i meen mmmmmm lol

[B1GDADDYK00LA1D]

Dammit! Got my hopes up.. :|

[TTR Dr Payne]

lol...as sad as all of us saying Dammit you got our hopes up! is..its so true, which is really bad...

but yes, dammit matt you got my hopes up aswell! I dont like Micheal Jackson...i wana gouge my eyes out everytime i c him...

[Carmine457]

i heard on the news that 99.9 percent of kids in school make homosexual jokes about him the .1 is this gey kid i knew

[B1GDADDYK00LA1D]

I don't like people who try to act like other people instead of just accepting who they are.

[Enzo]

Thank God ! Party Time..............................
"Celerbraaate Good Times Come On........."

[TTR Dr Payne]

lol something tells me Enzo didnt read the article, and from the looks of other posts, he doesnt much...seems to rely on the title to tell him what to respond...

[Carmine457]

Originally Posted by B1GDADDYK00LA1D

I don't like people who try to act like other people instead of just accepting who they are.

u talkin bout me just askin im paranoid

[paintba||er]

Originally Posted by TTR Dr Payne

lol something tells me Enzo didnt read the article, and from the looks of other posts, he doesnt much...seems to rely on the title to tell him what to respond...

Something tells me that Enzo is a stoner......