The circumstances of Jackson 's death have led to comparisons with Presley 's in 1977 , but in terms of coverage , the two ca n't compare . Public ##ation ##s could be one of the most - viewed events of all time . It could have a television and online audience in the tens of millions . Jackson 's death has led to comparisons with Elvis Presley 's death . Some see parallels , at least in terms of coverage , with the Kennedy assassination .
Public ##ation ##s could be one of the most - viewed events of all time . It could have a television and online audience in the tens of millions . Jackson 's death has led to comparisons with Elvis Presley 's death . Some see parallels , at least in terms of coverage , with the Kennedy assassination .