Michael Jackson dies at 50
Published by Clay Cane on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 5:33 pm.
More bad news this week. After Ed McMahon and Farrah Fawcett, Michael Jackson has now left us. First, reports surfaced the pop icon suffered cardiac arrest. Published reports claimed he collapsed in his Holmby Hills mansion shortly after noon. He was taken to UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California.
CNN reported Jackson was being administrated CPR in the ambulance. Then, TMZ broke the news that Michael Jackson passed. CBS News, The LA Times and CNN soon confirmed.
Michael Jackson was preparing for 50 sold-out shows overseas and rehearsing in California. Jackson was only 10 years old when he and his brothers, The Jackson 5, signed with Motown in 1968. Michael and his brothers would become one of the biggest groups of all time with Michael as solo artist becoming the biggest pop star in the world. Throughout controversy and scandal, no one could ever take away Michael’s title as the King of Pop.
Michael was allegedly plagued with health problems for years — Lupus, vitiligo and an addiction to pain killers.
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To Michael’s family, I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is in pain, but I know yours hurt the most. I will miss Michael. I still cannot believe that he is dead. I loved all his songs and he dances like nobody I ever seen. I want you all to grieve and take each day at a time. Don’t hide your tears just let it out. I loss my dad last year in May. It has been hard. I think about him each day. It is hard to let go of someone you love so much, but Jesus will see you through it. It will get better with time. I will never forget his smile. I love you Michael. RIP.
My sincere sympathy and condolences go out to the entire family of Michael Jackson. My kids grew up hearing and playing the music of MJ and the Jackson Five. I always felt deep compassion for MJ, and I am saddened by his passing. I live in Dallas, Texas, and I remember when one of the Black radio stations here, brought the Jackson’s to a local park and recreation center in my neighborhood, which happened to be directly across the street from my home.The whole neighborhood was in an uproar because the “Jackson Five” was here. It was so close, I could have stood in my yard to yell out hello to them. I didn’t do that, but I did stand and watch from my porch, as all the people crowded the street and the park, and as the limo let the “Jackson’s” out and someone escorted them across the little bridge that connected our side of the street, to the park. The radio had them in Dallas for some social cause, and I don’t remember what it was, but I thought that it was generous of them(Jackson’s) to make an appearance at the neighborhood park, and they even had a make-shift stage outside for them to perform on. All the kids on the street, and in the neighborhood, were so excited to see Michael Jackson and his brothers, and to hear them sing a few songs, and then they off to the next stop, I guess. I wish that I that thought to take a few pics that day . Well, to actually get pictures, I would have had to join the vast crowd, and I didn’t want to get in that crowd, but as I think back today, I wish that I had!! I will always remember the day that Michael Jackson and the Jackson Five visited Singing Hills Recreation & Park , and I stood on my front porch and watched the whole thing!!
It hasn’t come home to me yet!!! It’s as if he’s still here with us….He left a legacy for all types of people. He showed us that no matter where we are or who we are,we are to live as one. I pray that his family will take the time to think back on all the great times they’ve had together & to keep the family relationship alive. All the best to the family…..
It hasn’t come home to me yet!!! It’s as if he’s still here with us….He left a legacy for all types of people. He showed us that no matter where we are or who we are,we are to live as one. I would encourage the family to take the time to think back on all the great times they’ve had together & to keep the family relationship alive. All the best to the family…..
no words can ever tell how i feel but i do pray annd crry for his three children you know marlon had said he had a twin brother name brandon and its funny because my three year old who suffer from cancer his name is jeremiah michael brandon and i did relized that ms jackson had a son name brandon until i read a bout it and when marlon metion him so i take the name michael who was the arch angel and lived his name as his gift on earth as any mother who has a son or any children know that male children live on the names but as i belive when my children are old enough michael jackson will be one of the many cd that will be on we love you michael and my heart prays for your family ms jackson love you and many blessing to all the jacksons and paris was right she had the best daddy in the world
Micheal Jackson me and my family will miss you so much. We send all of our prays to the Jackson Family keep praying it will get better as the days go by. Gone but will Never Be Forgotten. We send love love love to all the children. Keep yall heads high Micheal is looking down smiling at us all.
Wanda and Family
WELL HE’S GONE…………………… I WATCHED TRHAT MEMORIAL LAST NIGHT AND I CRIED, CRIED SO MUCH, ESPECIALLY WHEN USHER PERFORMED. IT WAS UNDESCRIBABLE. I FELT LIKE I WAS IN CHURCH, AND I FELT LIKE I WAS IN THERE TOO. HE IS GONE BUT NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. HE WILL LIVE FOREVER AND EVER AND EVER, UNTIL GOD WALKS THE EARTH AGAIN. I TRULY BELIEVE THAT SOMEHOW GOD LIVED IN HIM AND NOW IT WAS TIME TO GO BACK HOME.
To the Jacksons, Mrs. Kathryn, Mr. Joe, Rebbie, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine, Marlon, Janet and Randy, you all are a class act! I feel like I’m a member of the family too. I’ve been in love with all of you since I was a child and I am 53, and mother of two in college. My heart is very heavy as I know yours must be extreme. Thank you for the beautiful memorial service honoring our beloved Michael. I sobbed and cried out loud the whole time. It is so beautiful knowing that the world loved him SO much and his memory will forever live in our hearts. No one knows how much time they have on the clock, but what we do know is that there is hope beyond the grave, and some day there will be a HUGE family reunion. Thank you Jesus! It is my prayer that the Holy Spirit do what he was sent here to do and comfort you and give you all peace. We know that Michael’s beautiful children are in good hands with their loving family. We love y’all!
Peace And Love To da King up above Michael Jackson R.I.P . Ya music will live on ya legacy will live on ya body may be gone but your soul and spirit shall live forever .
I’m really gonna miss you, Micheal. When I first heard that he had been rushed to the hospital, I remember thinking “Oh, he’s gonna be alright.” Then when I heard that he had died, I was just so shocked , I just couldn’t believe it. He will be deeply missed by many. He not only touched our hearts musically, but spiritually. He did just what he set out to do. We all have a purpose on this this Earth and that was his purpose. He’s at peace now. My heart goes out to the Jackson family.God bless.
i will never forget you michael. you know i asked my mom on hear sick bed if she had a wish what will it be , she said to me i would love to michael jackson in person. which we know that wish never came true mom wasn’t a song person but when it came to michael jackson she would always know when he is singing i say all this to say mom will see michael jackson in the kingdom mom was a michael jackson fan she loved that michael jackson only if he just knew michael we all will meet with you one day only God knows love always wish i could have gotten a picture with your autograph on it
i will never forget you michael. you know i asked my mom on hear sick bed if she had a wish what will it be , she said to me i would love to michael jackson in person. which we know that wish never came true mom wasn’t a song person but when it came to michael jackson she would always know when he is singing on the radio i say all this to say mom will see michael jackson in the kingdom mom was a michael jackson fan she loved that michael jackson only if he just knew michael we all will meet with you one day only God knows love always wish i could have gotten a picture with your autograph on it
WOW! im so speechless omq like michael jackson is really qone. when i first heard the news i just dropped down on the floor and cryied. he wus my inspiration . i remmenber when i was really young listininq to his music i used to dance and try to do the moon wallk. man ima miss you and all the prayers qoes out to the jackson family .. iLy michael .r.i.p
Words can’t express my tremendous grief upon the loss of our beloved Michael. As a kid growing up in the 80’s, Michael was my idol. I had all the albums, magazines & posters. My best friend and I went to see him during the Victory Tour in 84 and it was and still is the best concert that I’ve ever seen. She got killed in 99 and ever since Mike died she’s been on my mind, she always used to joke and say that she’d met Michael B4 I did, I pray that she was there at the gates waiting to welcome him into Heaven.
I cried like a baby yesterday, I agree with Marlon, maybe they will FINALLY leave Michael alone. RIP Michael, I love you and you will live in my heart forever! My heartfelt thoughts and prayers go out to the entire Jackson family.
MY FAMILY WILL NEVER EVER FORGET THE TIMES WE ACTED LIKE MICHAEL,JANET,TITO,RANDY…ALL OF THEM,BUT ESPECIALLY MICHAEL’S MOVES,THE GLOVE,THE PANTS,THE SOCKS,NOTHING BUT JOY AND HAPPINESS MICHAEL BROUGHT FAMILIES ALL OVER THE WORLD….I LOVE U MJ…R.I.P.
Hey i’m only 16 years old and I love me some Micheal Jackson. The hardest thing that could of happen to the world, his family, me and all of the rest of his friends and fans is to see him leave the world. I always wanted to met him and i never thaught that this day would of happen but it did ; and it had hurted me sssssoooooo much to that he has gone to be with the lord. And everytime i hear his songs i cry, everytime i see his family cry i start to cry because he gonna be miss by thousands of fans but truly I always wanted to marry him or talk to him and may kiss him just one time but we really dont know when it’s our time so lets hope it’s not soon. WE LOVE YOU AND WE GONNA MISS YOU R.I.P. Micheal Jackson (MY BABY)
last year we lost Bernie Mac, another gifted person, in sudden death, now MJ. God Be with You MJ and may He have mercy on our souls. None of us are without blemish. My tears are more for his family whom I know are devistated and will miss him more than anyone. God Bless and Keep you all. MJ will live on in all of us. Thank you MJ for all you have given of yourself, it will not be forgotten.
I grow up with Michael and his brother’s I can remember his very first song.
I was so up set when I lean of his pasting.June 25,09. I send my deepest
Sympathy to the Jackson Family. May you rest in pace Michael. We wanted
you here with us. but the Lord wanted you more. RIP MJ.
I don’t even know what to say… like most of us. The pain just gets harder and harder each day for me. I loved Michael like he was part of my family. He won’t be here to fully raise his children.. and that breaks my heart, especially knowing how much they truly loved their father. I get choked up thinking this is it.. it’s over.. he will never be back again. I pray that he is in heaven looking down on us, knowing how much support and love he really does have. We love you Michael… I will never ever stop loving or missing you.
Im so sad to hear that he is dead .A lot of people grown up off of michael Jackson. I know I did . Michael had every one wanted to be like him .His style was different from every ones. At first I didnt think it was true but after I saw the beat it . I was scare at first of the song thriller . My heart goes out to Michael Jackson family, mostly to the kids cause they wont have the chance to see there dad no more !! I love to watch his videos and see him do them turns,it was the best part of the video.I could watch his videos all day ever day thats how good they was. I could go on and on about how Michael Jackson change the world or how muched me and my family love him. But im not but I do want to say i was MICHAEL JACKSON # 1 Fan !!!!
LOVE U MICHAEL JACKSON U ARE MISSED …. U WILL NEVER EVER BE FORGOTTEN !! LOVE UR # 1 FAN .