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Michael Jackson

  • 50 years old
  • Male
  • Born Aug 29, 1958
  • Died Jun 25, 2009
  • Los Angeles, California, United States
Michael Jackson, the onetime child star turned King of Pop, died in Los Angeles on Thursday afternoon after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest in his home. He was 50 years old.
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Jackson was pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. at the Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center not far from his rental mansion in the Holmby Hills. The cause of death wasn't known. An autopsy is set for Friday.

"It's a very sad day for all of us," Jackson's manager, Frank DiLeo, tells PEOPLE. " It's such a terrible shame. He was my friend." As for Jackson's three children – Blanket, 7, Paris, 11, and Prince Michael, 12 – DiLeo says, "The kids are very upset, but they are fine."

The entertainer was stricken Thursday afternoon and a 911 call was placed. "His personal physician, who was with him at the time, attempted to resuscitate Jackson, as did paramedics who transferred him," according to a statement from the hospital.

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MJ you are the Best

John Nov 16, 2011

Michael. You are the best artist in the world. I remember you every day. You will be always the King of Music. You live in our hearts and your legacy is immense. I hope the big day came soon and God resurrect you. Miss you Michael.
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My daughter a new fan of yours

Michael Dunn Nov 15, 2011

Michael I was always a big fan since Motown records when I was 5 the Jackson 5 was at the top of the charts, I had a broken leg and danced to all of the top Jackson hits also shattering my casts yes I had to have 3 of them finely the doctor put a rubber bottom on the last one.... now 44 and was shocked to hear of your passing my 3 year old daughter has suddenly become obsessed with your music never hearing it before other than on the radio or seeing Captain EO at Disneyland now she says Michael Jackson is up in heaven or if she watches a video she will get all excited and says " its Michael Daddy look !!" she cant go a day with out saying something I hope this puts a smile on your face knowing even after your passing you can still make a change its too bad people had to take you away from us ... sorry so many hurt you!

you are alive micheal trust me

helay barekzai Jul 03, 2010

ever since i heard this bad news i feel like the end of this world but i personaly belive that if a person dies and he or she have kids then that person is always excess around his or her kids and also i beliebe that good poeples are always alive.

i cant stop loving you

denny7even Jun 29, 2010

MICHAEL JACKSON he is a man that can man any one cry with his song and happy too.he was the king of pop for decades.we watched him but now he is watching us as a soul so Michael R.I.P

Michael Jackson is lief vir jou
te amo Michael Jackson

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