With chart topping success, Michael Jackson made his presence felt on a worldwide stage. As news of his sudden passing spread, fans around the nation gathered to mourn the loss of a legend. Take a look. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="425" caption="Supporters gathered outside the legendary Apollo Theater to pay tribute to Jackson, Thursday. (Source: Black Enterprise)"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="425" caption="Mourners sat vigil outside the Jackson's childhood home in Gary, Indiana. (Source: Getty Images)"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="358" caption="Sierra Jeffries, 12, is comforted outside Jackson's childhood home. (Source: Getty Images)"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="425" caption="Fans pay their respects to the pop icon at the Motown Historical Museum 'Hitsville U.S.A. (Source: Getty Images)"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="425" caption="Jackson performs on stage during the 2006 World Music Awards. (Source: Getty Images)"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="425" caption="Jackson performs during the halftime show at Super Bowl XXVII in January 1993. (Source: Getty Images)"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="425" caption="A young Michael Jackson performs as part of popular quintet, Jackson 5. (Source: Getty Images)"][/caption] [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="348" caption="On set at the "Beat It" music video, 1983. (Source: Getty Images)"][/caption] - Shahdai Richardson