Singer quarreled with others in family, but viewed mom as flawless, angelic Katherine Jackson was by her son's side through some of his greatest triumphs and tragedies, from his stunning "Thriller" success to his 2005 acquittal of child molestation charges. July 6: People magazine is releasing tribute books to remember the lives and legacies of Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett, who both passed away on the same day last month. People's Larry Hackett talks with TODAY's Natalie Morales. Click to see pictures from the highs and lows of Michael Jackson's career. LOS ANGELES - When a TV network wanted to make a miniseries about the Jackson family's life in 1992, Michael Jackson had one major requirement before he would give his blessing: Someone beautiful had to play his mother. The superstar adored Katherine Jackson, who ended... [read full story]
