Who Was Alive

Were José Saramago and Michael Jackson alive at the same time?

Yes. José Saramago and Michael Jackson were alive at the same time for 50 years, from 1958 to 2009.

José Saramago was 35 when Michael Jackson was born.

José Saramago was 86 when Michael Jackson died, aged 50.

José Saramago

Portuguese novelist

Born 16 November 1922 · died 18 June 2010, aged 87

Michael Jackson

American singer, songwriter, record producer, and dancer

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

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José Saramago and Michael Jackson 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.