Death of a Global Icon: Michael Jackson dies at 50
(CNN)- Entertainer Michael Jackson has died after being takento a hospital on Thursday after suffering cardiac arrest, according to
multiple reports including the Los Angeles Times and the AssociatedPress. CNN has not confirmed his death. Jackson, 50, had been in a coma at the hospital, sources told CNN.
Brian Oxman, a Jackson family attorney, said he was told by brotherRandy Jackson that Michael Jackson collapsed at his home in west LosAngeles, California, Thursday morning.
Family members were told of the situation and were either at the hospital or en route, Oxman said.
Fire Capt. Steve Ruda told CNN a 911 call came in from a west Los Angeles residence at 12:21 p.m.
Ruda said Jackson was treated and transferred to the UCLA Medical Center.
Asked specifics of the patient's condition, he said he could not discuss them because of federal privacy laws.
The music icon from Gary, Indiana, is known as the "King of Pop."Jackson had many No. 1 hits and his "Thriller" is the best-sellingalbum of all time.
This is such a sad news. I loved MJ, he was a legend. R.I.P. My prayers are with his family.
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Best wishes to his family and those that were inspired by him.
R.I.P.
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I'm so saddened by the passing of Michael Jackson. I don't know what to do. *sigh*
I grew up on his music. My parents played his music pretty regularly. It is really a sad day. I pray that God gives his family, friends and fans the strength to deal with this pain.
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I dont know what to say, I still am in shock. Its so sad especially to see the way he was during his last years on earth.
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