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Jun 25th, 2009 at 6:10pm

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and the website TMZ.com has said he is dead, however it is unconfirmed.

"We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50.

Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home and paramedics were unable to revive him. We're told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.

A source tells us Jackson was dead when paramedics arrived.

Once at the hospital, the staff tried to resuscitate him but he was completely unresponsive.

We're told one of the staff members at Jackson's home called 911.

La Toya ran in the hospital sobbing after Jackson was pronounced dead.

Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II. "

LA Times report that Michael Jackson is in a coma.  Undecided

http://www.tmz.com/

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/americas/8119951.stm

http://news.sky.com/skynews/Home/Showbiz-News/Michael-Jackson-Dies-Of-Heart-Atta...

I hope to god he hasn't died. Sad Undecided

Update: LA Times "confirm" that Michael Jackson has died, quoting City and Law Enforcement services...  Sad Cry Undecided
 

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Reply #1 - Jun 25th, 2009 at 6:46pm

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Reply #2 - Jun 25th, 2009 at 7:20pm

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Why is it that when someone dies, they suddenly get all the crazy things they did erased and they become an angel?
 
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Reply #3 - Jun 25th, 2009 at 7:43pm

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Perriwen wrote on Jun 25th, 2009 at 7:20pm:
Why is it that when someone dies, they suddenly get all the crazy things they did erased and they become an angel?

He may have been a bit strange, but there is no proof he ever did anything untoward.

He was one of, if not the, best musicians of the modern day who has set many landmarks in the entertainment industry so I think he deserves a little respect on the day of his death.

R.I.P Mr Jackson.
 
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Reply #4 - Jun 25th, 2009 at 9:27pm

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Perriwen wrote on Jun 25th, 2009 at 7:20pm:
Why is it that when someone dies, they suddenly get all the crazy things they did erased and they become an angel?

Wow, wonderful statement. Wink

Rest In Peach though.
 
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Reply #5 - Jun 25th, 2009 at 9:45pm

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I have no love for the man in general, but consider:

When a mass murderer (such as Ted Bundy) dies, do we not also observe that as a passing of the times?

It isn't about the man himself, it's that this marks a passing of a generation, or at least a period of history.

He was an inspiration for musical endeavors, especially Motown, etc.  He influenced many forms of music, from hip-hop to rock.  He won't be forgotten in our lifetimes, and will probably be remembered long after we are all dead and gone.

Rest in peace, Michael.
 

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Reply #6 - Jun 25th, 2009 at 10:37pm

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Realising he was an iconic part of our (pop) culture and all I still have to ask--  do we really need nonstop news chopper 9 coverage for the past 5 hours?

Listening to Geraldo go on a wild rant about "the upcoming brutal, nasty custody battle" seems a bit tastless.

I don't know, maybe its just me.
 
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Reply #7 - Jun 25th, 2009 at 11:39pm

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j76ny wrote on Jun 25th, 2009 at 10:37pm:
Realising he was an iconic part of our (pop) culture and all I still have to ask--  do we really need nonstop news chopper 9 coverage for the past 5 hours?

Listening to Geraldo go on a wild rant about "the upcoming brutal, nasty custody battle" seems a bit tastless.

I don't know, maybe its just me.

Yeah, he did a lot for the music industry, I like his music, He was a werido and I belive he was being set up, RIP Mikey, But let's get back to the real world were people are dieing for FREEDOM in Iran, and oh yeah, But when is OB going to tell N Korea to shut the F@&$ up, or face serious consenquenaces, just my thoughts!
 
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Reply #8 - Jun 26th, 2009 at 1:36am

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Hmmm . . . this isn't the place to discuss political agendas . . .


This thread is about Michael Jackson's death.  Seems to me that anything you say here should be related.
 

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Reply #9 - Jun 26th, 2009 at 2:30am
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I didn't like his music, wasn't a fan of the man himself and didn't like the "negative" publicity that seemed to follow him around.

I'm also not shocked or surprised at his early passing away, he was never going to live to be an old man.

However, somebody's death is always sad.
 
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Reply #10 - Jun 26th, 2009 at 2:54am

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I didn't like his music, wasn't a fan of the man himself and didn't like the "negative" publicity that seemed to follow him around.

I'm also not shocked or surprised at his early passing away, he was never going to live to be an old man.

However, somebody's death is always sad.



My personal view echoes all of that........I'll just add....

RIP.  Michael Jackson.

   ...........commoner Sad
 

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Reply #11 - Jun 26th, 2009 at 3:02am

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commoner wrote on Jun 26th, 2009 at 2:54am:
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I didn't like his music, wasn't a fan of the man himself and didn't like the "negative" publicity that seemed to follow him around.

I'm also not shocked or surprised at his early passing away, he was never going to live to be an old man.

However, somebody's death is always sad.



My personal view echoes all of that........I'll just add....

RIP.  Michael Jackson.

   ...........commoner Sad

Ditto. A very sad individual. I feel that the so-called plastic surgeons & hangers-on that took advantage of him must bear some responsibility for his early demise.

I suppose that we'll now be subjected to constant media tributes from people who deserted him during his hours of need.
 

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Reply #12 - Jun 26th, 2009 at 3:09am

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I loved all his "stuff"....

A very professional performer....

...(and a very troubled Lad)...

He seemed to be destined to not live to a ripe old age....

...which is always a shame.

...but his amazing Music will live on!

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Reply #13 - Jun 26th, 2009 at 4:01am

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I disliked him alot due to the serious nature of the crimes he were suspected of BUT I am a firm believer that I may not judge other people.

I hope for his part he were never really dark and sinister as the media portrait him to be.


Still is sad to loose a human with great talent at such early age.
 

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Reply #14 - Jun 26th, 2009 at 7:48am

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His Character Autopsy, and Character Assassination, has already started on BBC Radio....

...as per usual...They don't waste much time!... Roll Eyes...!

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Reply #15 - Jun 26th, 2009 at 9:42am

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I happen tio have his Dangerous and You Are Not Alone CDs only because they were left to me. As for his personal indiscretions, another authority of another realm will have to judge that; I've seen many blatant slurs of another well-known, most certainly made with no honest knowledge of the accused.
Personally, I once wasn't hired because my hair covers my ears; for that reason and when I've rejected the flirtations of certain females (of different age ranges, no less) I've even been called gay (mind you, I've never been thrilled enough to do cartwheels to warrant that adjective); when I ignored an evidently 'unhappily' married wife, it was deemed I must be a pedophile (truth be, Ive slept with children -- some my own cousins -- but I've never sexually touched anyone of any gender or species... I don't believe in marriage for sex and sex without love).
I can't condemn Michael Jackson for any cause although he has done some foolish things. His facial surgery, in my outlook, was totally vain, if not actually degrading his appearance; he could have donated that money to some victim who truly needed such surgery.
All in all, I don't believe his death deserves any more publicity than anyone else's -- no more so than Farrah Fawcett's -- but we still note their passing.



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Reply #16 - Jun 26th, 2009 at 10:44am

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Quote:
I didn't like his music, wasn't a fan of the man himself and didn't like the "negative" publicity that seemed to follow him around.

I'm also not shocked or surprised at his early passing away, he was never going to live to be an old man.

However, somebody's death is always sad.


I do agree with that, but if the world doesn't stop to mourn about the death of all the people that die each day, today certainly shouldn't be different...

Not telling people, not to mourn or anything... you know, what I mean.
 

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Reply #17 - Jun 26th, 2009 at 10:47am

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Anxyous wrote on Jun 26th, 2009 at 10:44am:
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I didn't like his music, wasn't a fan of the man himself and didn't like the "negative" publicity that seemed to follow him around.

I'm also not shocked or surprised at his early passing away, he was never going to live to be an old man.

However, somebody's death is always sad.


I do agree with that, but if the world doesn't stop to mourn about the death of all the people that die each day, today certainly shouldn't be different...

Not telling people, not to mourn or anything... you know, what I mean.

Its part of life basically Smiley
 


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Reply #18 - Jun 26th, 2009 at 11:54am

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j76ny wrote on Jun 25th, 2009 at 10:37pm:
Realising he was an iconic part of our (pop) culture and all I still have to ask--  do we really need nonstop news chopper 9 coverage for the past 5 hours?

No kidding! The same chopper that no doubt chased the LAPD chopper carrying Michael's body to the coroner's office and hovering above it while the crew unloaded his body.

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Listening to Geraldo go on a wild rant about "the upcoming brutal, nasty custody battle" seems a bit tastless.

Geraldo is a has-been Angry
 

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Reply #19 - Jun 26th, 2009 at 12:43pm

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