While the cause of his death is officially still to be determined, it will most likely affect the Michael Jackson brand one way or another. For his loyal fans the cause of the death will probably not have any affect. For those champions of his brand, Jackson will always be remembered as one of the world's top pop stars, a king of the entertainment world and one of the most talented artists of our time.

For skeptics, if the cause of death is related to drug use, their belief that Jacko is one of the strangest cats we have ever known will be confirmed. His visual transformations, suspected molestation, draping his kids faces and other antics will forever place Michael Jackson on the long list of entertainers who met an early death. These brand inhibitors will be members of the the "I told you so" club.

What do you think the impact of his death will have on Michael Jackson's brand legacy?