Michael Jackson dead. The King of Pop dies at age 50. TMZ first reported the Michael Jackson death and it has been confirmed. The legendary singer had been rushed to UCLA Medical Center by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics. First in a coma, he was later and pronounced dead.
TMZ.com was first to break the tragic story, first of the singer’s apparent cardiac arrest (Michael Jackson Dies) and it was later confirmed by the L.A. Times:
Michael Jackson is dead [Updated]
For continuous updates including statements from public figures and reports on Michael Jackson tributes and events in honor of the legend, see the New York Times ArtsBeat Blog Post:
Michael Jackson, 50, Is Dead
See also New York Times Obituary: Michael Jackson, Pop Icon, Is Dead at 50
The legendary King of Pop is survived by his parents, brothers and sisters, including those with whom he first rose to fame as the lead singer of the Jackson Five. He is also survived by his three young children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince “Blanket” Michael Jackson II.
The King of Pop was twice inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Throughout his illustrious career as a trailblazing pop icon, he won 13 Grammy Awards, and worldwide sold more than 750 million singles and albums worldwide. His last tour had been in 1997 and his last record release in 2001. He had been scheduled to appear in the highly anticipated 50-concert residency at London 02 Arena for the This Is It series of comeback performances.
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3:11 am on June 26th, 2009 1
it is so sad that the king of pop is already dead. we are going to miss him but his music will be remembered forever.
10:35 am on June 26th, 2009 2
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9:42 am on June 28th, 2009 3
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2:00 pm on June 28th, 2009 4
R.I.P MJ … Wer Gna Miss Yu So Much … Yu Will Nevr Be 4gtn.
9:49 pm on June 29th, 2009 5
michael jackson is a very very talented person to the point that he rose as a pop icon. he would live forever in our history books and memories.
5:52 am on July 2nd, 2009 6
we still cnt get over mj death…we research about mj death…we love u michael jackson..RIPxxxxxxxxx
5:54 am on July 2nd, 2009 7
we love mj soo mch…he is missed truley…we always cry and are depressed over him however he has gone to a better place…we think bout u 24/7…we love u michael jackson
RIP
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12:59 pm on July 6th, 2009 8
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4:32 am on July 9th, 2009 9
we think ur gone to soon…we wnted to meet u…we think ur a star and we dont care how u changed or what ppl think or sey bout u cz we still luv u forever and ever and ever..and ever and ever.. sweet dreams michal jackson…we love you.
RIP
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4:40 am on July 9th, 2009 10
we still luv michael jackson even though that he is gone forever…..we are still depressed and we dnt care how he chnged his looks becouse he has the same loving personality…we dont care about people and what they say coz we still know he the same loving caring man!…..we luv u mihael!!!…..RIP
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4:44 am on July 9th, 2009 11
we still luv u mj we think ur gone to soon… we dnt cre what ppl say bout u we think ur a star and truley the king of pop… ur will live on forevr.. we love you michael jackson..sweet dreams
RIP
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4:53 am on July 9th, 2009 12
we love you mj… we think ur gone too soon.. we dnt cre wt ppl sey bout u we think ur still a star and the king of pop.. you will nver be forgotten by us… we love you michael jackson.. sweet dreams
RIP
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2:17 pm on July 9th, 2009 13
omfg!!! i can not believe this,that he is past away! am seriosly lost for words am really shocked why couldnt it be anyone else but him! or why it couldnt it take zana’s life! i truly looove michael jackson with all my heart! in loving memory of michael jackson may allah rest him in peace! umwah michael jackson loove you the best! xxxxxxxxx:’(
11:40 am on July 17th, 2009 14
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4:43 pm on October 7th, 2009 16
MiCHAEL JACKSON WiLL BE MiSSED