Michael Jackson Dead At 50 Posted by Entertainment Team 26 June, 2009 - 6:05 AM

The Jackson family issued the following statement to express their loss:

In one of the darkest moments of our lives we find it hard to find the words appropriate to this sudden tragedy we all had to encounter. Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times.

We miss Michael endlessly, our pain cannot be described in words. But Michael would not want us to give up now. So we want to thank all of his faithful supporters and loyal fans worldwide, you – who Michael loved so much. Please do not despair, because Michael will continue to live on in each and every one of you. Continue to spread his message, because that is what he would want you to do. Carry on, so his legacy will live forever.

In addition, Joseph Jackson wishes to personally convey: "My grandchildren are deeply moved by all the love and support you have shown for them and their father, Michael Jackson.

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Michael Jackson arriving at hospital in LA where he was pronounced dead

 

(image x17online.com via tmz.com)

Michael Jackson's Brother Jermaine Jackson has sadly confirmed his death at a press conference. See the video here, listen to the sad 911 call and watch some of Michael's greatest videos:

 

 

Through city and law enforcement sources, The Los Angeles Times has reported that Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors (3:15PM LA time)

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Apparently Michael has been working himself to exhaustion training for his upcoming tour.

He suffered a cardiac arrest on Thursday afternoon (American time) and paramedics were unable to revive him. Reports suggest that Jackson had no pulse when the paramedics arrived and they never got a pulse back.

As the photo above shows,  he was taken to the UCLA Medical Centre by the LA paramedics. You can see that a large team had assembled to try and revive him, but sadly they were unable to do so.

Medical teams apparently pronounced Michael Jackson dead shortly after this picture was taken.

A photo of Michael's face, believed to be the last photo ever taken of the star, has been posted online. WARNING: image may offend. Click here to view.

Family members including La Toya and mother Katherine Jackson arrived shortly afterwards. See pictures of his family arriving at the hospital at x17online.com.

 

Michael leaves behind three children; Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.

He is the undisputed King of pop with 13 number one hits during his solo career.

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• Jamie says

  I can't believe it! I have so many wonderful memories of Michael and can't believe that he is really gone. You will be forever remembered in my heart.

  Posted Friday 26 June, 2009 6:08 AM
• Michelle says

  I Grew up with Michael Jackson's music and it is sad to think I won't hear any new songs... unbelievable

  Posted Friday 26 June, 2009 6:18 AM
• Doug says

  The King of Pop is dead.

  A sad sad day for music and entertainment.

  Rest in peace Michael, lets hope the media doesn't turn this into a money making frenzy

  Posted Friday 26 June, 2009 6:19 AM
• Mel says

  I am gutted, i grew up listening to Michael Jackson. I am shocked

  Posted Friday 26 June, 2009 6:19 AM
• Tammy says

  He was a rock in my life with his music... happy, sad, depressing and those times when I just partied to his music.

  A legend is gone and will be missed greatly. He has touched my life and many others. I will miss him.

  Rest in peace.

  I love you.

  Tammy

  Posted Friday 26 June, 2009 6:20 AM
• Anthony says

  This is not happening.....OMG i cant believe it.....my mate just woke me up telling me the bad news i thought i was having a dream.....

  Michael Jackson You will be Forever Remembered IN ALL OF OUR HEARTS

  Posted Friday 26 June, 2009 6:22 AM
• Jamie says

  I like Michael Jackson, but I don't think he is dead. He has prob gone into hiding because he only agree'd to do a curtain amount of concerts and now 50 have been made. Think about it. It could be true.

  Posted Friday 26 June, 2009 6:24 AM
• Silvana says

  What a big lose. He was such a brilliant artist. Will be missed.

  Posted Friday 26 June, 2009 6:28 AM
• Kerryn says

  This is just so sad. I have been a Michael Jackson fan for a long long time and stuck with him through thick and thin. I am absolutely heartbroken by this loss. My thoughts are with his 3 children.

  Posted Friday 26 June, 2009 6:28 AM
• Georgie-Lee says

  RIP Michael Jackson. I just can't believe it.

  Posted Friday 26 June, 2009 6:29 AM

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