Obit: Michael Jackson (1958-2009), age 50

Subject: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- July 2009
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:04 PM

Breaking news.

Wow. Bad day for Hollywood.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2009/06/25/michael-jackson-dies-_n_221104.html

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- July 2009
From: Emma B
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:10 PM

Just heard this on UK news

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- July 2009
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:11 PM

From Huffington Post: Michael Jackson Dies

Posted Jun 25th 2009 5:20PM by TMZ Staff

Michael JacksonWe've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50.

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.

A source tells us Jackson was dead when paramedics arrived.

Once at the hospital, the staff tried to resuscitate him but he was completely unresponsive.

We're told one of the staff members at Jackson's home called 911.

La Toya ran in the hospital sobbing after Jackson was pronounced dead.

Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Sorcha
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:12 PM

I was never a fan, and I can't say I'll miss him much. He was SERIOUSLY weird, if not an actual molester.

Farrah is a greater loss.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:12 PM

I liked his music. His personal life was a mess.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Joe Offer
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:14 PM

He was at his peak when he did the Thriller album and videos, but he did seem to be a very troubled person. May he finally rest in peace.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:20 PM

Talented and troubled, may he rest in peace
Lucy x

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:23 PM

Still not confirmed as yet.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Beer
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:24 PM

Strange Mudcat members are reporting his death knows before CNN. CNN is live on scene and reporting that he has been hospitalized. They are not announcing his death.
Beer (adrien)

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:28 PM

NPR and Los Angeles Times are saying he's in a coma.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: artbrooks
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:28 PM

CNN, ABCnews.com and AP are all saying variations on "rushed to LA hospital with cardiac arrest". TV (NBC?) is sayings he's dead.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: GUEST,Jon
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:29 PM

Death not confirmed as yet.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Peace
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:30 PM

L.A. Times Reports Jackson Is Dead | 6:24 p.m. The newspaper cited "city and law enforcement sources." CBS News is also broadcasting a special report saying Mr. Jackson has died.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:30 PM

I just heard the coma report. Huffington reported he wasn't breathing when paramedics arrived, and was pronounced dead. They didn't say who pronounced it. If he is alive, he has a huge comeback awaiting. They just discussed a 50 concert tour on NPR's All Things Considered.

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Peace
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:31 PM

If he's alive, that IS the comeback.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Richard Bridge
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:34 PM

There are some really nasty people over there posting on TMZ.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Emma B
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:37 PM

Unfortunately there are really nasty people everywhere - a sad life in many ways and soon ended - he will be mourned by many real fans

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Dorothy Parshall
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:40 PM

Michael Jackson Is Dead, A.P. Reports

Michael Jackson, the pop star, has died, The Associated Press
reported, citing a person with knowledge of the situation.
Earlier, Mr. Jackson, unconscious, had been rushed to a Los
Angeles hospital.

Subject: Obit: (unconfirmed) Michael Jackson
From: Liz the Squeak
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:41 PM

News reports of Jacko's rush to a hospital in LA and possible death as a result of a cardiac arrest.

BBC News

LTS

Subject: RE: Obit: (unconfirmed) Michael Jackson
From: Dorothy Parshall
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:42 PM

New York Times breaking news:
Michael Jackson Is Dead, A.P. Reports

Michael Jackson, the pop star, has died, The Associated Press
reported, citing a person with knowledge of the situation.
Earlier, Mr. Jackson, unconscious, had been rushed to a Los
Angeles hospital.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:47 PM

Me, him and Donny Osmond, all the same age.
As white as I am, I really like his music!

R.I.P.

R.W.R.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Joe Offer
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:48 PM

At 3:15 PM, the Los Angeles Times announced the death of Michael Jackson. May he rest in peace.

-Joe-

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: GUEST,NYC
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:52 PM

A lot of young boys with large ears will sleep easy tonight.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: wysiwyg
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:55 PM

It is very weird, thinking of these two pop icons in one day (Farrah, Jackson)-- imagine the lobby in heaven with them strolling in together! Beyond surreal.

I look for a better life for Jackson's kids. When I learned about his crazy upbringing, it was easy to see how such an individual could get so out of control in so many bizarre ways. (Not to excuse it, but to say it makes for a lot less surprises?) I truly hope he is at peace. If he is it's probably the first time since he was born.

For his kids I hope complete anonymity-- not the same fate imposed on other offspring of the ridiculously famous.

~S~

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Tim Leaning
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:55 PM

Shame for the ones that loved him.
Even he couldn't do that for pre comeback tour publicity.
Or .........

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: GUEST
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:56 PM

RIP Michael.....A brilliant performer. x

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Amergin
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 06:59 PM

One less paedophile preying on children.....

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Tug the Cox
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 07:02 PM

Oh Dear!

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Soldier boy
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 07:04 PM

Yep - he's a gonner. He's dead!
Just seen a newsflash on BBC News and Sky television.
He had a cardiac arrest and was unresponsive when paramedics got to him.

There will be a huge global outpouring of grief,mourning and loss for this hugely successfull icon of music but he was also a trajic and somewhat weird character in life.

His influence on music across every spectrum of music is massive.

I just wonder if the mass mourning and media coverage will be equal to and on the same scale as that of JF Kennedy or Marilyn Monroe or more recently, Princess Diana,here in the UK.

It would'nt suprise me if it is. This will be headline news across the planet for quite some time to come.

The shame of it is that the little super star in life had massive debts but in death his music and his legacy will be worth many many times the fortune he amassed and then lost when he was alive.
So some parasitic vultures will be rubbing their hands in glee.

Such a shame.

Subject: Obit: Michael Jackson
From: Eric the Viking
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 07:07 PM

It would seem from the news on BBC TV some 20 minutes ago Michael Jackson has died of cardiac arrest. Sad passing for a very troubled performer. Not my personal favourite, but my son was inspired to dance by him. I actually enjoyed quite a bit of his mid eighties music, and I was deep in young love when "I want you back" was charting and the Jackson Five were making it big over here.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 07:11 PM

Alleged, Amergin. Alleged. There were some wacko people trying to live on the fringe of his strange household who seemed to think that pushing into the court system would still gain them some cash. Did anyone ever charge that strange family with a crime? Extortion?

NYC, go find the TMZ site and unload over there. Guests, use a moniker or your posts can be deleted.

Jackson was very talented. Hopefully that will be his legacy. I agree with Susan, his upbringing was downright strange. I hope his children are raised in anonymous normalcy.

SRS

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: GUEST,NYC
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 07:13 PM

Yes we will see hords of people hugging eachother and crying tomorrow, the next day and until the funeral. People who never knew him will latch onto the public mourning thing. It cannot be ignored that he had a strange interest in young boys and the money to buy his way out of it. That is what I will remember him for.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Azizi
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 07:16 PM

"RIP Michael. Your family's music was part of the soundtrack of so many of our childhoods.

Fame was a rough journey for you. May you now finally have peace. Your music will live on."
by earicicle on Thu Jun 25, 2009 at 03:41:33 PM PDT

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2009/6/25/746887/-Michael-Jackson-passed-away-

**
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z5O61yKkdr4

Michael Jackson - (Pepsi?)commercial - I'll Be There

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 07:35 PM

I turned on the TV and saw a hospital scene with the announce saying that crowds are gathering, the police are setting up barracades, everyone knows this is a very serious situation. I thought oh my god the president's been shot. Took a while but eventually I learned that Michael Jackson had a heart attack and died.
I wish no evil on anyone. When my son was a child he idolized Jackson. We saw him in concert and he was amazing. RIP.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: SINSULL
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 07:36 PM

But it was really mean-spirited to upstage Farrah.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Stilly River Sage
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 07:36 PM

The coroner has made the official announcement that Jackson did indeed die.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: olddude
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 07:47 PM

So very sad day ... just terrible

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: gnu
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 07:51 PM

Very talented... very messed up. Sad story.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: katlaughing
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 07:52 PM

I always enjoyed the Jackson Five and he was so cute and so talented at such a young age. I enjoyed his dancing and so did my daughters, but then he did get so weird. I think he was as much a victim of his talents, upbringing, etc. as anyone else may have been a victim of his interests. His life seems to have been such a sad dichotomy. Only six years younger than I...I hope he has found some peace. I think he was quite tortured.

kat

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Jean(eanjay)
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 08:09 PM

This is terribly sad news and I wish it wasn't true. He was an extraordinary person and I am so pleased that he lived in my lifetime.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Janie
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 08:09 PM

A giant talent.

Rest in Peace.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Tattie Bogle
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 08:29 PM

Too young to die in this age of longer life expectancy. Not a huge fan myself, but my kids certainly were.
Cardiac arrest is what happens when everyone dies (i.e the heart stops beating): it does not equate with a "heart attack" or coronary artery occlusion. No doubt there will be a full investigation into actual cause of his cardia arresting.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: GUEST,6 months younger than MJ
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 08:45 PM

Tragic to consider how many of his most obsessive fans
will now rush to take their own lives
as an immediate result of this sudden dramatic unexpected breaking news...

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: GUEST,Steve from out here somewhere
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 08:56 PM

MJ's career is the exact reason I am a renegade "folk singer". It's not that he wasn't talented... he was. It's not that he didn't deserve his success... he did. It's simply the fact that the pop-music machinery left all the side-effects on him that it did, not to mention the fact that he was abused and emotionally troubled as a child.

Whatever else he was, he was God's creation... rest in peace, Michael.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Maryrrf
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 09:13 PM

I'm in shock - first Farrah and now Michael.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Sandy Mc Lean
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 09:26 PM

If you can't say something good about someone it is best to say nothing.
    "Nothing"

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: maple_leaf_boy
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 09:41 PM

Sympathetic thoughts to his family from me.
Not a big fan, but I have Thriller on vinyl. It was a hand me down.
But, my respects to him in his passing on to the other world.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: GUEST,6 months younger than MJ
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 09:42 PM

aw.. no !!!
I just found out we lost Sky Saxon today.
Some of Jacko's 45's were pretty good;
but I've dearly loved The Seeds music for over 30 years.
what a crap day for music.

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Greg B
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 09:59 PM

Good riddance to an unrepentant child-molesting pedophile who used
his fortune and fame to victimize children and get away with it.
The world is a safer place for young boys today.

May he enjoy the full measure of the well deserved millstone
'round his neck (Luke 17:2) as it drags him to the depths!

Subject: RE: Obit: Michael Jackson -age 50- Jun 2009
From: Bee-dubya-ell
Date: 25 Jun 09 - 10:49 PM

I never liked MJ's music, but I considered him to be an interesting character back in the '80s. At that time, he seemed to be harmlessly eccentric. But, at some point, his eccentricity turned pathological and he stopped being interesting, just sad.