Michael Jackson's desire to be a father meant that he did "all the parenting" as his ex-wife Debbie Rowe had 'no desire' to be a mother.
The pop legend died in June 25, 2009 at the age of 50 from a cardiac arrest, leaving three children behind - Prince Jackson, Paris Jackson, and Blanket Jackson.
Michael's ex-wife Debbie Rowe, who he married in 1996, six months after divorcing first wife Lisa Marie Presley, was the mother of Prince and Paris, who were born within 18 months of each other.
Lisa Marie has spoken about the reason why her marriage to the King of Pop fell apart, stating that his desire to start a family compared to her not wanting to have children at the time, led them to a crossroads which could never be resolved.
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