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Michael Jackson dies after cardiac arrest
Thursday, 25 June 2009
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Pop star Michael Jackson has died, according to reports tonight. The singer suffered a cardiac arrest at his home and arrived at hospital in a coma, the Los Angeles Times reported.
Captain Steve Ruda, of Los Angeles Fire Department, said in reports paramedics responded to a call at Jackson's home around 12.26pm.
He was not breathing when they arrived. The paramedics performed CPR but he was reportedly totally unresponsive.
Fans are arriving outside the hospital.
Close friend Uri Geller told Sky News he was hoping desperately that the reports were not true: "I must hear it from a doctor. I cannot believe everything I see and read and hear at the moment. I hope its not true, I'm waiting like you are, like the whole planet is waiting to hear it from the mouth of the doctor taking car of him."
"I'm absolutely devestated and shocked. He was a young man terribly fit and basically in good shape. If it is true I am just in total shock."
Joe Jackson, the star's father, told showbiz website TMZ.com: "He is not doing well."
The site reported that the emergency 911 call came in at 12.21pm (8.21pm BST) at his Holmby Hills home in Los Angeles.
A spokesman for UCLA said that due to patient confidentiality the medical centre could not comment on or confirm the reports.
Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest, according TMZ.
Once at the hospital, staff tried to resuscitate him but he was completely unresponsive, the website added.
It said his sister LaToya Jackson ran into the hospital sobbing.
The singer was given cardiopulmonary resuscitation and was not breathing when paramedics arrived at his home, according to the Los Angeles Times. He was taken to the University of California, Los Angeles Medical Centre, the newspaper added.
Jackson was due to perform 50 farewell concerts, bowing out on an illustrious music career spanning several decades which earned him a fortune.
A spokeswoman for The Outside Organisation, who are organising the publicity for Jackson's UK concerts, said she had no comment at this time.
Tonight bookmakers William Hill suspended betting on how many gigs Jackson will do at the O2 in London.
Captain Steve Ruda, of Los Angeles Fire Department, told the LA Times that paramedics responded to a call at Jackson's home around 12.26pm.
Fears were sparked for Jackson's health last month when four of his This Is It concert dates were pushed back, but organisers insisted the dates were moved due to the sheer magnitude of the spectacle.
The first scheduled show was due to take place on July 8 and was pushed back to July 13. But the other three dates were rescheduled to spring 2010.
The London shows would have marked Jackson's first live performance for more than two years.
At the World Music Awards in London in November 2006 he performed just a few lines from We Are The World.
Jackson last toured 12 years ago when he played 82 shows in 58 cities for the HIStory tour.
He has spent time living outside the United States since his 2005 acquittal on child molestation charges.
Jackson has three children, Michael Joseph Jackson Junior, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.
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A cardiologist at UCLA told TMZ.com that Jackson died of cardiac arrest.
Fans have flooded websites to express their grief at the reported death of Jackson.
ElToroDiablo posted on gossip website TMZ.com: "God bless you Michael, heaven just got another beautiful angel."
Kimbers wrote: "What a sad day. I hope Michael Jackson finds the peace that eluded him in life."
Another fan, Sineen, wrote on website MJSite.com: "I never thought that one day would come and i'll have to write this down, Michael Jackson is no longer with us. May your warm soul rest in peace. I'll always love you Michael. Keep the faith!"
Rulintheroost posted on political website The Huffington Post: "RIP Michael. Your music was a joy to many people around the world."
Brian Oxman, a Jackson family lawyer, told CNN he was told by brother Randy Jackson that star collapsed at his home in west Los Angeles this morning.
Matt Blank from the Michael Jackson World Network fanclub told BBC News 24 he was "a bit dumfounded and a bit shellshocked by it all".
He added: "I find it hard to believe this could be a reality.
"In the past, health issues of Michael Jackson have always been rumoured. I can only imagine this is down to the amount of stress he was under to come out and perform."
He added: "It's just unimaginable that Michael Jackson is no more, it's just unbelievable."
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87 Comments
hi am sending this to michaels jackson family i no its hard to say good by but he s not really gone he lives inside our hearts and his little kids to and hes always around in sprite like a angel whatching over every one he loves i no he is in heaven with god and jesus and he sings withh angels up there but remeber you will see him again in heaven in a new boby free of his pain and he is young again and you will be able to hold him again and say michael i love you i no how it fells to lose family i lose 3 brothers and 2 sisters to but i no safe free happy up there with jesus but as the way i seen michael in this world he was the most wonderful human i ever seen the kindness and love he showed fore hisfans the most i love a bout him was his heart how he help so many in need and his sweet voice when he sing there will never be a nother like him i pray for the whole family i see him on tv but never got to meet him but iam real sick so i no one day i will meet him in heaven
Posted by camill58 | 26.08.09, 17:08 GMT
Michael Jackson was an insparation to all of us and after his childhood was taken by his father he never wanted to let his kids have the same, all his life he tryed to avoid his kids being paped and Paris shouldent of been up on stage at his funeral. And I hope no one will judge those children because all they ever de was love that man like many of us did they didn't deserve to lose him
R.I.P Micheal Jackson my prayers are going out to the familly god bless you x
Posted by Jo | 09.07.09, 13:54 GMT
Michael Jackson was an insparation to all of us and after his childhood was taken by his father he never wanted to let his kids have the same, all his life he tryed to avoid his kids being paped and Paris shouldent of been up on stage at his funeral. And I hope no one will judge those children because all they ever de was love that man like many of us did they didn't deserve to lose him
R.I.P Micheal Jackson my prayers are going out to the familly god bless you x
Posted by Jo | 09.07.09, 13:54 GMT
There are not any words that could begin to express how heart wrenching this is for me. The sound of your name brings tears to my eyes and pain to my heart. The only way I can cope right now is to pretend this is a nightmare wanting to wake up. You have been my inspiration in all that I have done. Your music has taught me so much, you were my teacher. I am who I am today because of you. If I could trade places with you I would, you still had so much to give. I will always love you, and until we are all together in heaven, may you live forever.
My heart goes out to his family and his children. Many Blessings to you all, and may michael live on thru us all.
Posted by Tonya | 08.07.09, 22:42 GMT
I like so many was raised with Michael.He has been there since I can remember.I have always loved him dearly.He was such a loving man,his heart was so big.I guess i have seen every interview he has done....he actually cared what people thought,& was hurt by so many words such as (jacko) in his own words"THATS NOT NICE".I read what i could take of the comments,& I noticed the ? being asked"would you allow him to care for your child?"My answer, YES i would & i would know she was safe.RIP Michael
Posted by Anne | 08.07.09, 09:54 GMT
to the family of michael jackson i want to send my deepst sympathy and to his mother a special sympathy as i also lost a son but with the comfort of family and god we will continue on bless you all love
Posted by peggy | 08.07.09, 00:06 GMT
Michael Jackson was a outstanding young man and he will be missed by everyone. he has touched so many people old in young. the people in the world has lost a wonderful man. well he is not lost, he is now in heaven resting and now he will be walking around heaven all day. i love him and i will always remember him he was not just the kiing of pop. he was the king
Posted by michael | 07.07.09, 16:46 GMT
Omg it don't feel rite knowing michael is dead I will never forget that man ever it's heart breaking it really is ps does anyone know the address to the jacksons family home in los angeles xx plz cud u put it on ta x
Posted by Jaz | 30.06.09, 18:39 GMT
everyone loved michael, he was a great dancer and singer. he inspired people like chris brown, usher and omarion and to see him gone is a very bad tragedy. i loved michael very much growing up. when his song beat it went on the charts i was only sixteen. and im so sad!
Rest In Peace
Posted by shyra | 30.06.09, 18:28 GMT
Trace states,'..we all know and love Michael'. News to me!
Posted by robbo | 29.06.09, 14:21 GMT
Is anyone else fed up of hearing about Michael Jackson. Are there not other people in the world dying?
He was a good entertainer but Elvis was a much better singer.
Posted by Liam | 29.06.09, 13:57 GMT
Love Michael, will miss him greatly!!! However, don't turn this into a circus!!!! i.e. (Elvis, Marilyn or John Kennedy) Let him rest in peace!!!
Posted by C&C | 29.06.09, 02:01 GMT
Michael Jackson The King Of Pop, June 25th, will be in my memories forever! I still can't believe he is gone:0(.. His music and videos will live on in our hearts and the future. I hope and pray that his family will fine peace in their hearts.
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Posted by Linda R Williams | 28.06.09, 17:55 GMT
God rest his soul in peace
Posted by Tania | 28.06.09, 09:26 GMT
"Maybe if they mentioned that this was Jackson the emergency team would have been more enthusiastic." Yeah because one life is worth so much more than another! The guy on the phone did all that he could, he established there was a doctor at the scene and confirmed that the doc was more qualified than him to make the call and that an ambulance was on its way.
Posted by Marsey | 28.06.09, 01:06 GMT
Is he going to be buried as a Muslim?
Posted by Q | 27.06.09, 18:59 GMT
Listening to the call as an ER nurse, the caller does not seem to be reacting as if this just happened. It sounds like this started a while beforehand. Chect pain, symptoms that meant he should have been transported much sooner. Pumping his chest, an MD was not bagging him , if this dr was with him all of the time, did he have CRASH type equip with him to be prepared for an emergency?
I just do not understand, it sounds like a slow code, they take their time getting it taken care of, no urgency!
Posted by Teisha | 27.06.09, 17:34 GMT
Never mind MJ, we also lost the great 60's garage & psychedelic rock legend Sky 'Sunlight' Saxon! Little known but sorely missed... RIP SKY.
Posted by napper | 27.06.09, 17:23 GMT
I think the funeral should be private, and should be a public memorial service that if the family decide they want it.
We all know and love Michael, but right now the family needs to come together and grieve privately.
Posted by Traci | 27.06.09, 16:19 GMT
I think the funeral should be private, and should be a public memorial service some time in the future.
We all know and love Michael, but right now the family needs to come together and grieve privately.
Posted by Number One Fan | 27.06.09, 16:05 GMT
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