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Ed McMahon died. He was a great entertainer, but prior to his stage accomplishments he was a distinguished Marine Corps fighter pilot in WWII earning six Air Medals and attaining the rank of Colonel. He was discharged in 1946 and was later promoted to the rank of Brigadier General in the CA Air National Guard.

Farrah Fawcett died after a long career in Hollywood as an actress. After she was diagnosed with cancer, she became an activist for cancer treatment and devoted her last remaining years encouraging people to seek treatment. She documented her plight on film and used it to encourage others to stay positive and upbeat despite their diagnosis and suffering.

Michael Jackson died. He was perhaps one of the greatest pop singers of modern time. He will also be remembered for his eccentric lifestyle that included sleeping with a chimpanzee, living in a carnival-like atmosphere at Neverland, his fascination with Peter Pan, and his numerous masks and costumes. He also paid out millions of dollars in settlements to the families of young boys despite being acquitted by a court on one allegation of sexual molestation. At one point he converted to islam, and moved in with a middle eastern prince.

QUESTION - Which of the above did the House of Representatives declare a moment of silence for today?
(Hint - It wasn’t the first two.)

QUESTION - Which of the above’s family received a personal note of condolence from President Obama?
(Hint - It wasn’t the first two.)

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