Michael Jackson Dies at Age 50 from Cardiac Arrest at 2:26 pm PDT Michael Jackson has died from cardiac arrest.
A 911 call was received at 12:21pm and EMS arrived at the Jackson home at 12:30pm. Para Medics confirmed that Michael Jackson did not breathe and performed CPR. Michael Jackson had apparently suffered cardiac arrest. He was rushed to the UCLA Medical Centre.
Paramedics tried to revive him. When they arrived at Michael's home, Michael had no pulse and they were not able to get his pulse back.
His home in Bel Air is 2 minutes from the UCLA Medical Center.
UCLA Medical Center is to give a news conference shortly.
UPDATE: Los Angeles Times and AP report that Michael Jackson has been pronounced dead at 3:15pm PDST.
His family has been arriving at UCLA hospital to pay their final respects. His mother arrived 10 minutes after Michael was pronounced dead.
His long time friend Elizabeth Taylor was also rushed to the hospital to pay her last respects.
Michael Jackson's brother confirmed during a statement that Michael died at 2:26pm PDT, 25 June 2009.
The body of Michael Jackson left by helicopter from UCLA Medical Centre at 6:35pm to move to the coroners office. They have expedited the autopsy, which will take place between 7 am and 3 pm local time tomorrow afternoon.
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[Updated at 3:15 p.m.: 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.]
Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon and paramedics were unable to revive him. We're told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.
Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.
Michael Jackson has been taken to a hospital in LA with cardiac arrest. Little more is known at this time.
The 911 call came at 12:21pm Pacific Time
BULLETIN -- LA TIMES: MICHAEL JACKSON "NOT BREATHING" UPON ARRIVAL AT L.A. HOSPITAL.6 minutes ago from BNO Headquarters
UPDATE: A Jackson family member tells TMZ Michael is in "really bad shape" and the brothers are headed to UCLA.
UPDATE: We just got off the phone with Joe Jackson, Michael's dad, who says "he is not doing well."
Explanation of Cardiac Arrest Here
We've just learned Michael Jackson was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Los Angeles ... and we're told it was cardiac arrest and that paramedics administered CPR in the ambulance.
He was picked up at his home around 20 minutes ago -- we're told his mother is on the way to visit him.
UPDATE: The 911 call came in at 12:21PM at his Holmby Hills home in L.A.
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at 13:24 on June 25th, 2009
Prerez Hilton thinks that Jacko is faking it.
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Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpokeat 13:27 on June 25th, 2009
Would be hard to fake not breathing and not having a pulse for any length of time. Thanks for this tvtayber
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David Blaine (not verified)at 17:11 on June 25th, 2009
I've done it a few times
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ki (not verified)at 13:42 on June 25th, 2009
Ed McMahon
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Bee Lee (not verified)at 13:45 on June 25th, 2009
The 3rd was Ed McMahan
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kay16 (not verified)at 13:46 on June 25th, 2009
Ed McMahon was the first and Farrah is the second so far....
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ladee24 (not verified)at 13:42 on June 25th, 2009
sara star: Ed McMahon, Farrah, lets pray that Michael makes it
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Your god (not verified)at 17:09 on June 25th, 2009
Your prayers are answered - he's dead!
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virgo_jen (not verified)at 13:43 on June 25th, 2009
Wasn't the first Heath Ledger :-( He's so missed!
at 14:15 on June 25th, 2009
One normally reliable website TMZ says that sources within the health clinic Michael has been taking to has confirmed that he is is dead.
TMZ website is running the story as if it is official, the website says:
Source: tmz.com
at 14:19 on June 25th, 2009
The LA times has just changed their story to say that he is dead.
Source: latimesblogs.latimes.com
at 14:35 on June 25th, 2009
CNN and CBS now saying he Michael is dead. No offical anouncment as of yet.
at 14:28 on June 25th, 2009
Good reporting LA Times just confirmed Jackson's death
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Dhpww1 (not verified)at 14:29 on June 25th, 2009
i just recieved a message via xbox 360 that michael has recently passed away from this, is this true?
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Kai (not verified)at 14:31 on June 25th, 2009
Hes dead now. I think its because of all the slandering hes been getting in the past few years
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enza (not verified)at 16:25 on June 25th, 2009
No surprise there nobody can put up with so much...........great singer!
at 14:31 on June 25th, 2009
Michael Jackson has been pronounced dead after going into a deep coma (Official).
at 14:33 on June 25th, 2009
Do you have a souce for that, BBC, CNN not reporting that yet
at 14:34 on June 25th, 2009
Some information about Michael's upcoming shows and tours.
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Karl Gotthardt - albertacowpokeat 14:42 on June 25th, 2009
Thank you everyone for your contributions and comments. Crowd Power is awesome:)
at 14:43 on June 25th, 2009
it sure is =:-)
at 14:47 on June 25th, 2009
Thank you for posting this so quickly. Oh, man- Thriller was the first video I ever saw, pre-MTV.
at 14:55 on June 25th, 2009
I still have the THRILLER video - my son plays it now.
What a legend, this is so sad ...
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J J (not verified)at 11:33 on June 26th, 2009
Do you mean you had your eyes closed until 1983 or did you not have a video player in your household until Thriller came out?
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maureen ellis (not verified)at 14:53 on June 25th, 2009
I think he was manipulated by people wanting his money all his famous life, I dont believe he ever molested any kids, he loved kids but we will never know. I loved his music when i was younger and i still do, the beat was just excellent, I will remember him for his musical talent, nothing else, rest in peace michael the fame bought you money but it didnt make you happy with yourself, make some happy times in heaven xxxx
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Tianaat 14:54 on June 25th, 2009
A legend is no more?? Oh man! I'm going to cry :'(
at 14:55 on June 25th, 2009
I am shocked and sad about this news. I never thought Michael was a pedophile, but asexual, and another misunderstood genius. My condolences to his family and to all who loved him. Goodbye, Michael. Ease on down the road. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3ztDwyEuiBY
at 15:07 on June 25th, 2009
The world has lost an icon but his music is immortal. Only his genius should be remembered.
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Simon Cowell (not verified)at 15:04 on June 25th, 2009
Hear the banned song {SPANKED} That's taking America by storm.
www.myspace.com/tammacsgiants
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ibadger-Bristolat 15:09 on June 25th, 2009
Oh Dear, this means Paul Gambaccini, David Blane, and Uri (Spoon Bender) gella, are going to be doing Vox Pops on TV and Radio for the next few days...
It's truely a sad day for His family, LA, Devon, and All Michaels fans...
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