Who Was Alive

Were Michael Jackson and "Weird Al" Yankovic alive at the same time?

Yes. Michael Jackson and "Weird Al" Yankovic were alive at the same time for 49 years, from 1959 to 2009.

Michael Jackson was 1 when "Weird Al" Yankovic was born.

"Weird Al" Yankovic was 49 when Michael Jackson died, aged 50.

Michael Jackson

American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer

Born 29 August 1958 · died 25 June 2009, aged 50

"Weird Al" Yankovic

American comedy musician

Born 23 October 1959 · living, 66 as of September 2026

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Michael Jackson and "Weird Al" Yankovic in bold, with some of their best-known contemporaries. Drag across to see the age each reached in any year. Faded ends mark uncertain dates.