Michael Jackson Dead at age 50

(CNN) -- Entertainer Michael Jackson has died after being taken to a hospital on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest, according to multiple reports including the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press. CNN has not confirmed his death.
A Los Angeles fire official told CNN that paramedics arrived at Michael Jackson's home after a 911 call.

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A Los Angeles fire official told CNN that paramedics arrived at Michael Jackson's home after a 911 call.
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Jackson, 50, had been in a coma at the hospital, sources told CNN after paramedics revived him at his home.

Brian Oxman, a Jackson family attorney, said he was told by brother Randy Jackson that Michael Jackson collapsed at his home in west Los Angeles Thursday morning.

Family members were told of the situation and were either at the hospital or en route, Oxman said.

Fire Capt. Steve Ruda told CNN a 911 call came in from a west Los Angeles residence at 12:21 p.m.

Ruda said Jackson was treated and transferred to the UCLA Medical Center.

Asked specifics of the patient's condition, he said he could not discuss them because of federal privacy laws.

The music icon from Gary, Indiana, is known as the "King of Pop."

Jackson is the seventh of nine children in a well-known musical family.

At the medical center, every entrance to the emergency room was blocked by security guards. Even hospital staffers were not permitted to enter. A few people stood inside the waiting area, some of them crying.

I'm not too sure of it's truthfullness, as some are saying he's still alive. :confused:

It's confirmed, he's dead.

i saw that too

I was struck dumb when I heard of his passing. Still am to be honest. RIP MJ. Your impact in the entertainment industry will be missed though your unconfirmed pedo acts won't xD. R.I.P mate.

Was never a fan. Sucks that someone died, but I didn't know him personally.

I couldn't believe it when I heard about it. It is just hard to think that someone that influenced so many with his music went that suddenly. No doubt though, his music will be remembered as genre defining. Sure, he was controversial, but even other greats were controversial also. Kurt Cobain, Freddie Mercury and now Michael Jackson. They all have something in common - they influenced many and shaped the music industry to what it is today.

RIP.

It's deffo confirmed, sad to hear he has passed on - but perhaps he'll finally have some peace?

Farah Fawcett also died today.

Very shocking!
I were a little fan of him when i was young.

He was truly the King of Pop, no doubt about it. His live performances, energy and creativity were amazing.

Maby hes gonna become even bigger after his dead, when everybody looks back at what he really did for the music industry under his many years as a artist.
Kinda like Elvis Presley.

Rest with pop and may you moonwalk with the gods now ^u^

Wow. Despite his issues, which I would rather not discuss, I'm floored. Even in shock maybe. Michael was a legend and an icon. I grew up somewhat listening to his music.

His music video Thriller was nothing but amazing. Followed by Beat It and Billie Jean. Even his older stuff when he was a part of The Jackson Five was incredible music for that era.

May he now rest in peace.

Michael Jackson was a cultural entertainment icon in my life, and it's sad to see such a monumental figure (however controversial the media portrays him to be), go out like he did. He deserves every bit of the title "King of Pop", as he is one of the few individuals to build a following that resembles an almost religious calling.

RIP MJ.

i already heard that on an spanic forum lol

the king of the pop

Damn, this was shocking news. Felt like I just had run into a brick wall. We all know he had his issues in the last couple of years, but damn he has made an impact in the world. Will always remember him as the legend he was in his younger years. R.I.P

Now, not to be a dick, but I have read a few nasty comments in the shoutbox about this. I am not mentioning any names since you know who you are. Either get some respect, or simply take it elsewhere.

Feel free to discuss his issues/allegations etc if you want, but to outright laugh at his passing is wrong. Any further comments I read that are of this nature will be delted if I see them.

this is sad news, RIP Long live the King. also this is gonna keep Nancy Grace busy for a few months those news reporters are horrible, feeding on the suffering and destruction of life. Would have been cool to see Michael Jackson make a comeback tour, sadly he gave his life trying to win back the fame he once had.

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Now, not to be a dick, but I have read a few nasty comments in the shoutbox about this. I am not mentioning any names since you know who you are. Either get some respect, or simply take it elsewhere.

Feel free to discuss his issues/allegations etc if you want, but to outright laugh at his passing is wrong. Any further comments I read that are of this nature will be delted if I see them.

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Thanks Dark, was getting pretty frustrated about them myself.

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Originally Posted by Dark Method

Now, not to be a dick, but I have read a few nasty comments in the shoutbox about this. I am not mentioning any names since you know who you are. Either get some respect, or simply take it elsewhere.

Feel free to discuss his issues/allegations etc if you want, but to outright laugh at his passing is wrong. Any further comments I read that are of this nature will be delted if I see them.

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I was getting pissed. Some people have absolutely no respect, it's disgusting. I had to say it several times too.

Just heard it ..
Quite shocked ,i mean ,hew was like very big .
His music was awesome and he will be reminded later as a big star who did a lot plastic surgery but has very good music :p
RIP Michael .

even worse if youv'e just bought tour tickets :( damn

Haha Ribena got owned.

Michael aint dead people, he's with Elvis in space.

agreed agreed, and sorry if i was supposed to be targeted with that comment DM but i thought that that was a joke, i dint knew it.....

ah i loved his songs, although his dancing was at the very best,
JAM! <--- i still cant find this song on the internet..

RIP MJ

RIP MJ

:(

RIP Michael. He was supposed to have a concert in London soon too wasn't he?

RIP MJ

So many jokes about him already...

Michael Jackson passed away recently, so i was wondering what you guys think about him. Afterall he WAS the "King of pop"! :rolleyes:

I dont really like his music, but honestly hes a part of that culture i've grown up in.

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Well, honestly, I've never really liked much of his music, but he seemed like a good man.

Rest in peace, Michael Jackson.

Was totally a fan of his music growing up, I really liked his dancing skills and fantastic music videos. Sucks to see him go. RIP

he made thriller...and he had a zoo at his house. RIP dude u will be missed

Its a surprise to see that some people actually don't like his music :O I love his music

R.I.P MJ

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agreed agreed, and sorry if i was supposed to be targeted with that comment DM but i thought that that was a joke, i dint knew it.....

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No kid, it wasn't directed at you. It was directed at people who actually were thinking it was funny that he died, not at anyone who thought it was a joke, as in a hoax.