Death Watch: Michael Jackson

cow · 06-25-2009, 05:32 PM

BBC NEWS | Americas | Michael Jackson taken to hospital

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Pop star Michael Jackson has been rushed to hospital in Los Angeles after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.

The singer was not breathing when paramedics arrived at his Bel Air home at about 1230 (1930GMT), media reports say.

Unconfirmed reports on TMZ website and in the Los Angeles Times say the 50-year-old star has died.

The paramedics performed CPR on Jackson as the ambulance took him to the UCLA medical centre, officials say.

Crowds have begun to gather outside the facility, whose emergency centre has been roped off by police.

The star was due to begin a series of comeback concerts with an appearance at London's O2 arena on 13 July.

He has a history of health problems and has not completed a concert tour in 12 years.

Jackson began his career as a child in family group The Jackson 5.

He then went on to achieve global fame as a solo artist with smash hits such as "Thriller" and "Bad".

But the singer has been dogged by controversy and money trouble in recent years, becoming a virtual recluse.

Certain news sources are confirming he's passed.

TX_370 · 06-25-2009, 05:33 PM

Cow you beat me by like 2 minutes. LOL!

Yeah, first there were reports of his cardiac arrest. Now reports that he is dead... It's really kind of sad.

Multiple reports: Michael Jackson has died at 50 - CNN.com

Singer Michael Jackson dead at 50 - Music- msnbc.com

Well time to bust out favorite song...

Thiller hands down.

cow · 06-25-2009, 05:37 PM

I was surprised no one had posted it, so I rushed to beat everyone. It's sad he passed, but... so it goes.... He kind of stole Farrah Fawcett's thunder, though.

TX_370 · 06-25-2009, 05:39 PM

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Originally Posted by cow

It's sad he passed, but... so it goes.... He kind of stole Farrah Fawcett's thunder, though.

Very true

cow · 06-25-2009, 05:47 PM

NPR is quoting sources saying MJ's passed. The BBC is still saying he's "gravely ill."

The other news sources are confirming his passing, but I like to check with those two sites first as they're more interested in accuracy over ratings & "OMG WE WERE THE FIRST TO REPORT SOMETHING!!"

arcticreaver · 06-25-2009, 05:49 PM

omg, i can't believe he is gone. damn...

cow · 06-25-2009, 05:49 PM

To be honest, I'm surprised he lived this long. He's looked pretty sickly in the few pictures I've seen of him the past few years.

Maybe Paul McCartney will "get back" the Beatles catalogue.

Endgame · 06-25-2009, 05:54 PM

Wow... I need to call my boy; he is one of Michael's first cousins..... So sad...

cow · 06-25-2009, 05:55 PM

I'm gonna po' out a fohty for MJ tonight.

Anatoray · 06-25-2009, 05:59 PM

Sad to see him go before being able to clear up a lot of the mystery surrounding him and his life in resent years. I was looking forward to his comeback tour to see if he still had it.

k20z3 · 06-25-2009, 06:01 PM

Its true

370Z Purist · 06-25-2009, 06:37 PM

Let's see, who died this June 25th?
Farrah Fawcett
Michael Jackson

Just two days ago:
Ed McMahon

Makes me curious to see who is just going to suddenly drop dead...

BanningZ · 06-25-2009, 06:58 PM

^Death comes in threes

frost · 06-25-2009, 07:31 PM

I liked jacksons music just fine, but I think his death was best. He was a tortured in his own mind, and it was probably more humane this way, much like putting down a sick animal.

CBRich · 06-25-2009, 08:53 PM

Sad news to hear. Especially knowing he went without first finding some sanity and enjoying life.

06-25-2009, 05:33 PM	#2 (permalink)
TX_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 5,389 Drives: American Rep Power: 30	Cow you beat me by like 2 minutes. LOL! Yeah, first there were reports of his cardiac arrest. Now reports that he is dead... It's really kind of sad. Multiple reports: Michael Jackson has died at 50 - CNN.com Singer Michael Jackson dead at 50 - Music- msnbc.com Well time to bust out favorite song... Thiller hands down. __________________ 2009 PW Nissan 370Z with Sports Package

06-25-2009, 05:37 PM	#3 (permalink)
cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 269	I was surprised no one had posted it, so I rushed to beat everyone. It's sad he passed, but... so it goes.... He kind of stole Farrah Fawcett's thunder, though. __________________ I never bought a 370Z

06-25-2009, 05:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 269	NPR is quoting sources saying MJ's passed. The BBC is still saying he's "gravely ill." The other news sources are confirming his passing, but I like to check with those two sites first as they're more interested in accuracy over ratings & "OMG WE WERE THE FIRST TO REPORT SOMETHING!!" __________________ I never bought a 370Z

06-25-2009, 05:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
arcticreaver Track Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Arcadia, CA Posts: 769 Drives: 2009 Z34 7AT PG Rep Power: 926	omg, i can't believe he is gone. damn... __________________ http://www.facebook.com/arcticreaver - FaceBook http://www.linkedin.com/pub/sam-yang/a/832/325 - LinkedIn Profile

06-25-2009, 05:49 PM	#7 (permalink)
cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 269	To be honest, I'm surprised he lived this long. He's looked pretty sickly in the few pictures I've seen of him the past few years. Maybe Paul McCartney will "get back" the Beatles catalogue. __________________ I never bought a 370Z

06-25-2009, 05:54 PM	#8 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 225	Wow... I need to call my boy; he is one of Michael's first cousins..... So sad...

06-25-2009, 05:55 PM	#9 (permalink)
cow Lounge Moderator Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Louisiana Posts: 3,441 Drives: Toyota Avalon Rep Power: 269	I'm gonna po' out a fohty for MJ tonight. __________________ I never bought a 370Z

06-25-2009, 05:59 PM	#10 (permalink)
Anatoray Track Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kentucky Posts: 794 Drives: 09 BLK 370Z Rep Power: 19	Sad to see him go before being able to clear up a lot of the mystery surrounding him and his life in resent years. I was looking forward to his comeback tour to see if he still had it.

06-25-2009, 06:01 PM	#11 (permalink)
k20z3 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: Denver CO Age: 35 Posts: 2,146 Drives: 2006 Civic SI HFP Rep Power: 406	Its true __________________ 2006 RALLYE RED HONDA CIVIC SI HFP Clint's Helpful Photoshop Hints!

06-25-2009, 06:37 PM	#12 (permalink)
370Z Purist A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Zion, Illinois Posts: 1,873 Drives: '09 370Z-T BS M6 Rep Power: 20	Let's see, who died this June 25th? Farrah Fawcett Michael Jackson Just two days ago: Ed McMahon Makes me curious to see who is just going to suddenly drop dead... __________________ -Phil "Since one of my brake light bulbs just went out, the forum told me that my piston rings are about to blow."

06-25-2009, 06:58 PM	#13 (permalink)
BanningZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: nowhere Posts: 5,478 Drives: 06' Nismo Frontier Rep Power: 30	^Death comes in threes __________________ Become a Premium Member: Click HERE MB 06' Nismo VQ40DE

06-25-2009, 07:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
frost Retired admin Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Winterfell Posts: 106,613 Drives: Your Wife Crazy Rep Power: 0	I liked jacksons music just fine, but I think his death was best. He was a tortured in his own mind, and it was probably more humane this way, much like putting down a sick animal.

06-25-2009, 08:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
CBRich A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SC Posts: 2,464 Drives: 370Z Rep Power: 546	Sad news to hear. Especially knowing he went without first finding some sanity and enjoying life.

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