I heard the news on the radio too. I have loved him for a long time. I know what you mean when you said that you "broke down". I myself have done that a few times since I found out, too. I'm listening to him right now and I'm starting to tear up again too. Rest in Peace, Michael.
Aww he was in my childhood too. My dad always sang his songs when I was around and let me listen to Beat It and Thriller and Smooth Criminal. That's all I did this weekend was watch these videos.
Rest in Peace, Michael.