Birkin Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Michael Jackson dead at age 50 (Source: Reuters)Pop giant Michael Jackson, who took to the stage as a child star and set the world dancing to exuberant rhythms for decades has died.CNN has confirmed with the LA coroner that Jackson is dead."Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement sources told The Times," the LA Times newspaper reported on its website.There was no immediate comment from spokespersons for Jackson, who was known as the King of Pop, for hit albums that included Thriller and Billie Jean.The singer was rushed to the UCLA Medical Centre Friday morning (NZT).The LA Times says paramedics went to the singer's home and found he was not breathing. They performed CPR at the scene before taking him to the UCLA Medical Center hospital.TMZ reported staff at the hospital tried to resuscitate Jackson but he was completely unresponsive. The website also says that witnesses saw Jackson's sister, La Toya Jackson, running into the hospital sobbing after he was reportedly pronounced dead.Jackson, 50, was due to start a series of comeback concerts in London on July 13 running until March 2010. The singer, whose hits include Thriller and BillyJean, has been rehearsing in the Los Angeles area for the past two months.The shows for the 50 London concerts sold out within hours of going on sale in March.AdvertisementJackson, who started out as a child star in the band The Jackson 5 more than 40 years ago, has lived as a virtual recluse since his acquittal in 2005 oncharges of child molestation.There have been concerns about Jackson's health in recent years but the promoters of the London shows, AEG Live, said in March that Jackson had passed a four and a half hour physical examination with independent doctors.Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana, the seventh of nine children. Five Jackson boys -- Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon and Michael -- first performed together at a talent show when Michael was 6. They walked off with first prize and went on to become a best-selling band, The Jackson Five, and then The Jackson 5. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ophelia_Immortal Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 RIP My Beloved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miss Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 RIP it`s so sad - it`s a sad day 2 is gone to day, June 25 2009 The King of Pop - Micheal Jackson and a grate actress - Farrah Fawcett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliSuperSaiyanv12 Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Sadly another great star who leaves a mark in all of his greatest fans of his dances and pop,passes away unexpecteadly R.I.P. Michael .. Thriller , billy jean, jam and all ur legacy will live forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irenistiQ Posted June 27, 2009 Share Posted June 27, 2009 You are immortal to me, Michael Joseph Jackson! Shamon it, you know i'm BAD! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vogue Girl Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 I'm in shock with his dead!!!! R.I.P. THE KING OF POP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swandt Posted July 1, 2009 Share Posted July 1, 2009 Michael Jackson is King!He lived like King, He sang like King, He gone like King!R.I.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qball Posted July 7, 2009 Share Posted July 7, 2009 Michael, you were a great musician and showman. I know you had a troubled life and I am happy now that you've freed yourself from all the pain you suffered . I will remember your music forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
66Lucy Posted July 27, 2010 Share Posted July 27, 2010 I thought he already was Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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