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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jun 25, 2009 18:12:01 GMT -5
Music icon Michael Jackson died Thursday afternoon at a Los Angeles hospital, a source close to the family told FOX News.Debra Opri, a former Jackson family attorney, confirmed that the legendary singer, 50, was rushed to the hospital Thursday afternoon, where he later died at 3:15 p.m. EDT after falling into a deep coma. Multiple reports claimed that shortly after noon Thursday, Jackson went into cardiac arrest and had to receive CPR in the ambulance. As the news broke, Joe Jackson, his father, told multiple news sources that his son was "not doing well." Paramedics responded to a 911 call at around 12:26 p.m. PDT, the Los Angeles Times reported. He was reportedly not breathing at the time of their arrival. A Jackson spokesman was unavailable for comment. His death brought a tragic end to a long, bizarre, sometimes farcical decline from his peak in the 1980s, when he was popular music's premier all-around performer, a uniter of black and white music who shattered the race barrier on MTV, dominated the charts and dazzled even more on stage. PHOTOS: Click here for photos of Michael Jackson. Jackson was born in Indiana in 1958. He rose to fame as part of the successful pop group The Jackson Five, formed with his brothers in 1967. The group went on to earn four number one hits in 1970 alone, and the 12-year-old Jackson became the undeniable breakout star of the group. In 1972, Jackson enjoyed his first solo hit with the song “Ben.” Six years later, he made his film debut in “The Wiz,” where he renewed his friendship with producer Quincy Jones. Collaborating with Jones, Jackson went on to become remarkably successful with his solo efforts “Off The Wall” in 1979 and “Thriller” in 1982. From there, Jackson went on to become the undeniable “King of Pop,” winning seven Grammy awards for “Thriller” alone. During the 1980s, he became an icon with a distinct style of fashion and performing as well, wearing one sparkling glove, bejeweled military clothing and short pants with socks. It was around this time that Jackson began experimenting with excessive cosmetic surgery, including lightening of his skin. In 1992, Michael founded the "Heal the World Foundation," a charity that brought underprivileged children to Neverland Ranch where Michael would spend time with them and allow them to spend the night. This practice raised many eyebrows, especially when Jackson was accused of molesting a 13-year-old boy who had become a regular Neverland guest. Jackson responded to the allegations publicly, maintaining his innocence. In 1994, he settled the case out of court for an undisclosed amount. Jackson was briefly married the daughter of Elvis Presley, Lisa Marie. The union was publicly scrutinized and speculations arose as to whether the marriage was simply an attempt to improve Jackson’s image, though he maintained that they lived genuinely as man and wife; however, the marriage broke up after less than two years. From there, his career never recovered, but he remained in the news making headline after headline for strange and unusual behavior, including dangling his child over a balcony in Germany in . While Jackson was on the set, the police raided Neverland Ranch issuing an arrest warrant for charges of child molestation by the same boy who appeared in Martin Bashir's documentary about Jackson. A trial took place in 2005, and Jackson was acquitted of all charges. After his acquittal, he relocated to the Gulf Island of Bahrain, where he has reportedly been spending his time writing new music. In 2004, a man filed a lawsuit against him, alleging he had been molested 20 years earlier but had repressed the memory until 2003. However, a judge eventually dismissed the lawsuit. Jackson was set to go on European tour of 50 concert dates this year, but he had not booked any dates. There were multiple reports that he was too sick to perform, but Jackson never confirmed the rumors. R.I.P.
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Post by *~ Caz ~* on Jun 25, 2009 18:15:38 GMT -5
Still people are not confirming it. But I would say he is. I was going to do the thread but people weren't too sure whether he was or not so I didn't. I cried after it kind of sunk in. My grandad is one of the biggest fans I know and this is gunna crush him. I love Micheal Jackson and his music no matter what he went through. He went through alot of crap but no one can doubt he was (or still is) one of the greatest performers of all time! RIP
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jun 25, 2009 18:18:49 GMT -5
^^ Too true! MICHAEL JACKSON WILL REMAIN A LEGEND (EITHER UNTIL HE DIES AND BEYOND, IF ITS NOT TRUE) FOREVER!! I really am sad we wont be getting more music from him!
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Post by *~ Caz ~* on Jun 25, 2009 19:05:09 GMT -5
^ I know! I cried 4 times watching the news! After they kept playing music videos I just kept crying I couldn't take it. He created the moon walk for Gods sake! THE MAN IS A LEGEND! IM GUNA MISS HIM SO MUCH!
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Post by Canadiandude on Jun 25, 2009 22:36:07 GMT -5
I am utterly shocked this. It wa so sudden. I remember hearing he was in hospital due to cardiac arrest, then CNN had news that LA Times reported he died, then BBC channel I switched to confirmed he died. Now his body is being taken to the morgue. RIP Michael.
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Post by Beth (Casey) on Jun 26, 2009 2:25:39 GMT -5
I was beyond shocked about this he really was one of the best singers/ performers of all time. I mean, he's been through loads but you just know he'll still be missed. RIP michael
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Post by *~ Caz ~* on Jun 26, 2009 5:56:56 GMT -5
I am utterly shocked this. It wa so sudden. I remember hearing he was in hospital due to cardiac arrest, then CNN had news that LA Times reported he died, then BBC channel I switched to confirmed he died. Now his body is being taken to the morgue. RIP Michael. I was watching CNN and everybody else was confirming but they wanted to make sure first before they did. There were so many rumours going around, it started to really annoy me. But this was the one I was hoping wasn't true.
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jun 26, 2009 9:28:26 GMT -5
I am utterly shocked this. It wa so sudden. I remember hearing he was in hospital due to cardiac arrest, then CNN had news that LA Times reported he died, then BBC channel I switched to confirmed he died. Now his body is being taken to the morgue. RIP Michael. Heart attacks are sudden, they arn't planned, of course it was sudden lol There playing his music now on the radio! I actually feel like crying, i think its sinking it... i hate crying over people i didn't know personally either... R.I.P Michael Jackson August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009
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Post by *~ Caz ~* on Jun 26, 2009 13:28:55 GMT -5
Love the pic Chaz. And I've just cried most of the day lol my step dad bought me some Ben & Jerry's Chocolate Fudge ice cream and I just ate it and cried. And then my mum rung my nanna to see how her and my grandad were doing and they were the same as me. My grandad wasn't there coz he went for walk. My nanna said he couldn't stand listening to the news anymore it was really getting to him. I just wish I was there so I could give him a big cuddle and tell him it was going to be ok. He was the biggest fan I ever knew
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jun 26, 2009 13:47:27 GMT -5
I just cant cry for someone i didn't know... besides what i heard from the news. I nearly shed a tear today when the radio was playing this music, but i didn't... i don't cry unless its family or friends who have died.
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Post by *~ Caz ~* on Jun 26, 2009 13:52:44 GMT -5
I get you. I didn't think I would coz I didn't at first, I wasn't really that shocked coz I don't think I believed it at first but it sunk in and I did.
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Post by Denisa on Jun 27, 2009 7:52:59 GMT -5
I admit that i never was a huge MJ fan but i like some of his songs! When i found out about his death i was shocked, i didn't expect it! He was and he'll always be a legend! Rest In Peace
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Post by Beth (Casey) on Jun 27, 2009 9:57:37 GMT -5
I still think this is so sad and his music is almost on every music channel on tv! I was just flicking through the channels this morning, and it's just one michael jackson song after the other
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Post by Denisa on Jun 27, 2009 10:12:37 GMT -5
God bless him!
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jun 27, 2009 11:23:03 GMT -5
Yeah, i listened to MTV today and watched loads of his music videos, it was the top 40 countdown. lol I didn't watched it all though... i caught it half way through!
His music is just awesome!!!
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Post by Widad on Jun 27, 2009 12:06:32 GMT -5
I was beyond shocked when I heard the news the day he died! OMG! He was awesome, his music was amazing, I grew up listening to his songs! I loved Thriller!
He is a legend and will live forever
RIP MJ
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Post by *~ Caz ~* on Jun 27, 2009 13:13:13 GMT -5
I still think this is so sad and his music is almost on every music channel on tv! I was just flicking through the channels this morning, and it's just one michael jackson song after the other Yeah its like evry channel! I thin it's going to be like this for a while. I'm hearing songs I haven't heard before aswell.
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Post by *~ Caz ~* on Jun 27, 2009 13:15:08 GMT -5
Yeah, i listened to MTV today and watched loads of his music videos, it was the top 40 countdown. lol I didn't watched it all though... i caught it half way through! His music is just awesome!!! Yeah it's on everday. The only thing that annoyed me about the programme was David Guest. He seriously annoys me and I hate his face lol
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Post by ●..Chuck..● on Jun 27, 2009 13:28:55 GMT -5
LMAO I love David Gest, he has the most RANDOM story's ever!! LOL Every time i see him i smile and think, whats he gunna say now ;d
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Post by *~ Caz ~* on Jun 27, 2009 14:24:14 GMT -5
Urgh he's a complete idiot. I just wanna punch him everytime I see him.
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