Were Francis Crick and Michael Jackson alive at the same time?
Yes. Francis Crick and Michael Jackson were alive at the same time for 45 years, from 1958 to 2004.
Francis Crick was 42 when Michael Jackson was born.
Michael Jackson was 45 when Francis Crick died, aged 88.
Francis Crick
British molecular biologist, biophysicist, neuroscientist; co-discoverer of the structure of DNA
Born 8 June 1916 · died 28 July 2004, aged 88
Michael Jackson
American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer
Born 29 August 1958 · died 25 June 2009, aged 50