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Arts & Culture — The Year 2009
Works and events in arts and culture from the year 2009.
| Topic | Description | |—|—| | Michael Jackson dies | Pop star Michael Jackson died of acute propofol intoxication on June 25 at age 50, prompting a global outpouring of grief and renewed recognition of his cultural legacy. | | Avatar theatrical release | James Cameron’s Avatar opened on December 18, becoming the highest-grossing film of all time (surpassing Titanic) and a landmark in the adoption of 3D cinema technology. |