Michael Jackson Died of Cardiac Arrest
The king of Pop, Michael Jackson died of cardiac arrest. Michael Joseph Jac-kson, the man who gave the world the best break dance and the biggest selling record in human history, has been reported dead two months to his 51st birthday.
He died yesterday in a Los Angeles hospital in the United States , closing the chapter on the story of a man who became world-famous as a child, charmed the world with his dance steps and hit songs – and left the stage with more myths and puzzles in his trail. The Los Angeles Times reported on its website yesterday that “Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement sources told The Times.
The TMZ entertainment website had broken the news which shocked the world, coming a month to his scheduled comeback tour.
TMZ said on its website that “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.”
Earlier, the Los Angeles Times said the singer had been rushed to a Los Angeles-area hospital by fire department paramedics who found him not breathing when they arrived at the singer’s home.
The newspaper said paramedics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the scene before taking him to the UCLA Medical Center hospital.
Jackson had been due to start a series of concerts in London on July 13 running until March 2010. The singer had been rehearsing in the Los Angeles area for the past two months. The shows for the 50 London concerts sold out within minutes of going on sale in March.
His lifetime record sales tally is believed to be around 750 million, which, added to the 13 Grammy Awards he received, makes him one of the most successful entertainers of all time. He lived as a virtual recluse since his acquittal in 2005 on charges of child molestation. There were concerns about Jackson ’s health in recent years but the promoters of the London shows, AEG Live, said in March that Jackson had passed a four-and-a-half hour physical examination with independent doctors.
What other celebrities had to say on Michael Jackson’s death while twitting..
Arnold Schwarzenegger: We lost a great entertainer and a pop icon, Michael Jackson. My thoughts and prayers go out to Michael Jackson’s family, friends and fans.
Diddy: Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him! Rest in Peace, MJ.
Samantha Ronson: His music is just as relevant now as it was the day they pressed record, I’m sure it will remain so for generations to come. R.I.P.Mr Jackson.
Dane Cook: I’m dedicating my show 2night to Michael Jackson. THRILLER got me laid. Well… At least thats what I told my friends.
Heidi Montag: the world has suffered a GREAT loss today Michael Jackson my thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fans God bless.
Ice T: Rest In Peace Mike. People can say what they want but you were 100% original. WE will always love , miss & remember your GREATNESS.
John Mayer: Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ. I think we’ll mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player.
Ashley Tisdale: So sad. Saying a prayer for Michael Jackson.
Miley Cyrus: michael jackson was my inspiration. love and blessings
Ludacris: If it were not for Micheal Jackson I would not be where or who I am today.His Music and Legacy will live on Forever.Prayers to the fam R.I.P.
MC Hammer: I have no words.. I loved Michael Jackson.. RIP..
Kelly Rowland: Michael you left such a legacy on this earth, have touched SO MANY!!! We thank you for such a driving inspiration in music & our lives!! This has got to be one of the saddest days in music history!! Michael Rest In Peace! WE miss you!
Star Jones: Death comes to all. But great achievements build a monument.” He IS and WAS the greatest entertainer of all times…Peace to you brother.
Lindsay Lohan: NO OMG … sending my love and prayers out to Michael and his family … i feel sick..
Marlon Wayans: My prayers, my love, my heart goes out to michael jackson and the entire jackson family. I pray so hard for them. I’m crushed! Please pray.
Pete Wentz: Prayers and thoughts with michael jackson … I haven’t hope in so long that news isn’t true.
Kim Kardashian: Wow I am truly in shock that Michael Jackson has passed away! I love u Jackson family, my prayers are with the whole family!
Ashton Kutcher: Rip Sending love and light to family and friend but especially his kids.
Shanna Moakler: The hard thing about getting older is watching all those who inspired you pass, love to the jackson family..
Rachelle Lefevre: Rest in peace Farrah Fawcett & Michael Jackson. Condolences to their families.
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Its soo tragic. The world is shocked by the news. He was my favorite when I was a child. I grew up listening to his songs
We lost a Pop Star
Its really grieving news for the entire world.
i cant belive this. i thought of killing myself. it hurts so badd. i really do need help but ppl will think im ridicoulous. i told evrywun i loved them cus i know im quna end up killinq myself. my heart hurts. idk what to do but all ican say me and him have to be together.
We lost a great a great singer, song writer, artist, perfoemer and so much more!!!!!!! We will miss Micheal but, his music will forever live on!!!!!!!!!!!!!
That is indeed correct. There will hardly be any single person in this world who would not have liked his songs..