BREAKING: Michael Jackson Dies, According to Reports
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TMZ is reporting that Michael Jackson has died of cardiac arrest. Paramedics were called to his home this afternoon after the singer stopped breathing. When they arrived, he had no pulse and after repeated attempts to revive him, he was pronounced dead. Jackson's songs were featured on a number of different movie soundtracks over the years, and as an actor he appeared in the film The Wiz and the Francis Ford Coppola-directed Captain EO, among others. Of course we'll never forget his extended music video/short film for Thriller, directed by John Landis (who later directed his video for Black or White), as well as the other countless videos that helped shape our culture. Though he's had his share of problems and controversy over the years, it's sad to hear that one of the great pop-culture icons of our generation has passed on. He was 50.UPDATE: The LA Times now confirms through law enforcement officials that Jackson passed away after arriving at the hospital in a deep coma.
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Michael Jackson Photos
FILE - In this Sept. 15, 1972 file photo, The Jackson 5, from left, Tito, Marlon, Michael, Jackie and Jermaine perform during the "Sonny and Cher Comedy Hour" in Los Angeles. (AP Photo, file)
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FILE - In this Oct. 4, 1977 file photo, Diana Ross, center, as Dorothy, Michael Jackson, right, as Scarecrow, and Nipsey Russell as Tinman perform during filming of the musical "The Wiz" in New York. Ted Ross, portraying the Lion, is partly hidden behind Russell. (AP Photo, file)
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Singer Michael Jackson (C) and sisters LaToya (L) and Janet Jackson walk over to greets fans during a lunch break at a pretrial hearing in Santa Maria, California in this August 16, 2004 file photo. Pop giant Michael Jackson, who took to the stage as a child star and went on to set the world dancing to the thumping rhythms of his music for decades, died on June 25, 2009, TMZ website reported. He was 50. There was no official confirmation of the reported death and spokespersons for Jackson could not be reached for comment. REUTERS/Ed Souza/Pool/Files (UNITED STATES ENTERTAINMENT HEALTH)
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FILE - In this undated file photo, the Jackson 5, Michael Jackson, front right, Marlon Jackson, front left, Tito Jackson, back left, Jackie Jackson and Jermaine, back right, are shown in Los Angeles. (AP Photo, file)
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FILE - In this Friday, April 30, 2004 file picture, Michael Jackson, center, surrounded by security, uses his hand to block the view of cameras as he arrives for his expected indictment on charges related to child molestation at a courthouse in Santa Maria, Calif. (AP Photo/Pool, Hector Mata)
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FILE - In this 1972 file photo, singer Michael Jackson at age 13, the youngest member of the singing group Jackson Five, sings in his home in Encino, Ca. (AP Photo, file)
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U.S. pop star Michael Jackson performs "We are the World" during the World Music Awards at Earl's Court in London in this November 15, 2006 file photo. Pop giant Michael Jackson, who took to the stage as a child star and went on to set the world dancing to the thumping rhythms of his music for decades, died on June 25, 2009. TMZ website reported. He was 50. There was no official confirmation of the reported death and spokespersons for Jackson could not be reached for comment. REUTERS/Kieran Doherty/Files (BRITAIN ENTERTAINMENT HEALTH IMAGES OF THE DAY)
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SANTA MARIA - MARCH 24: (FILE PHOTO) Singer Michael Jackson arrives at the Santa Barbara County Courthouse on day 19 of his child molestation trial March 24, 2005 in Santa Maria, California. The iconic pop star, 50, was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital June 25, 2009 after going into cardiac arrest, receiving CPR in the ambulance, according to reports. (Photo by Mark Mainz/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Jackson
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SANTA MARIA, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: (FILE PHOTO) Singer/songwriter Michael Jackson waves to fans as he arrives for court on September 17, 2004 in Santa Maria, California. The iconic pop star, 50, was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital June 25, 2009 after going into cardiac arrest, receiving CPR in the ambulance, according to reports. (Photo by Doug Benc/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Jackson
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SANTA MARIA, CA - AUGUST 16: (FILE PHOTO) Defendant Michael Jackson with sisters LaToya Jackson (L) and Janet Jackson exit the Santa Maria courthouse for break during the evidentiary hearing in the Michael Jackson child molestation case August 16, 2004 in Santa Maria, California. The iconic pop star, 50, was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital June 25, 2009 after going into cardiac arrest, receiving CPR in the ambulance, according to reports. (Photo by Ed Souza-Pool/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Michael Jackson
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 7)
6-25-2009 @ 5:56PM
Adam said...
I've never suscribed to the "bad things come in 3s" school of thought, but jeez, Ed, Farrah, and Michael in the span of 3 days!! Sad times.....
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6-25-2009 @ 9:08PM
Joe Troxler said...
These ARE sad times....bad things often come in 3s.
6-26-2009 @ 1:48AM
mnsonfrkofworld said...
full video of him being picked up at his home and him arriving at the hospital over at http://jjpeg.com/watch28013.html -- and download a recording of the 911 call over at http://jjpeg.com/file2018451.html if you wanna hear it.. you have to do a questionnaire to get into the site for some reason but it works so whatever.. what a crazy day. RIP Mikey
6-25-2009 @ 5:59PM
Gray McAdam said...
Only TMZ is reporting this, everyone else is just saying he's been rushed to hospital...I don't think it's a viable source.
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6-25-2009 @ 6:04PM
Mike said...
I realize it's TMZ and that it's a gossip rag, but they're not usually wrong. And I'm sure they wouldn't report something like this without some sort of confirmation.
6-25-2009 @ 6:11PM
Gray McAdam said...
Fair enough. But If I'm not mistaken TMZ has also reported before that Lil Wayne had been shot and killed and yet he's due here for concert next week...so yeah, usually (and regrettably) right, but this time...I'm holding out for other people.
6-25-2009 @ 6:13PM
Debbie said...
ABC News is also running the same report
6-25-2009 @ 6:15PM
shawn said...
Yeah but the news keeps saying how weird it is that they are roping off the hospital. Him dying will be like elvis dying, they want to have crowd control in place, but face it, he's DEAD. Let the hysteria begin.
6-25-2009 @ 6:15PM
shawn said...
Also KFWB AM News Radio had Reported it also.
6-25-2009 @ 6:15PM
Mike said...
Well, if it ain't true it's gonna look worse for all of the other, more reputable news organizations, who are reporting the same thing based on the TMZ report. People expect TMZ to be wrong, not Reuters.
6-25-2009 @ 6:09PM
lordy said...
thank god, another paedo dead hurrah
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6-25-2009 @ 7:47PM
susan said...
I hope this is a hoax!!!I cannot believe he's gone!!!!
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6-25-2009 @ 6:09PM
Brickyman said...
LOLOLOLOL OWNED.
Goodbye you pervy git.
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6-25-2009 @ 6:08PM
The man of all men said...
I trust TMZ, but this is very hard to believe.
David caradine, ed, farrah, and now MJ... we truly are in the end of days.
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6-25-2009 @ 6:10PM
jc said...
It might be true - only upto 30% of cardiac arrests survive resuscitation...
Sad news!
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6-25-2009 @ 6:10PM
Halohackz said...
Damn if he died then there will be a lot of upset people.
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6-26-2009 @ 11:31AM
BUZZKILL said...
LET US PRAY FOR ALL WHO HAVE DIED AND ALL WHO WILL DIE GOD BLESS US ALL
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6-25-2009 @ 6:13PM
Hannah said...
But what if it's a publicity thing because he's realised he can't go ahead with the tour? He hasn't completed a tour in 12 years, has had considerable health issues and hasn't been doing very well in the rehearsals apparently. In addition he's already tried to move some of the London dates.
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6-25-2009 @ 7:28PM
kaka said...
first of all he wouldnt do such a thing you f'ing fool the man is already dead and now your accusing him of such a thing pisses me off you asshole
6-25-2009 @ 8:02PM
Hannah said...
i posted that before the confirmations and was merely speculating.