I have no words right now … but TMZ is reporting that Michael Jackson has passed away from the cardiac arrest he suffered about an hour ago.
UPDATE: Watching CNN and they have yet to report that Jackson has died but TMZ, who first reported the cardiac arrest, is reporting that he has passed away. This is the report from TMZ:
We’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. A cardiologist at UCLA tells TMZ Jackson died of cardiac arrest. Once at the hospital, the staff tried to resuscitate him but they had no luck. We’re told one of the staff members at Jackson’s home called 911. LaToya 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.
I am in complete and utter shock. This is so unreal. I am literally speechless …
UPDATE: The LA Times is now confirming, along with TMZ, that Michael Jackson has died:
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 Jackson absolutely had his flaws but he was truly an icon. I’m just … stunned.
This is a truly a sad day. This man was an icon, a living legend. My best wishes go out to his family.
Whoa…never been affected by celebrity deaths much, and honestly never really thought twice about Michael Jackson. Heard this morning and then, all of a sudden, Heal the World came on the radio and I just…felt weird. Like I wanted to cry.
this has to be one of the worst weeks in Pop Culture and the world in general. :(
My day went from being one of the funnest days to one of the saddest with just one text message. I was and still am absolutely stunned beyond belief. Say what you want about the man and his lifestyle choices but he was a living legend and an icon for our generation. I’ve been a fan since I can remember and Michael Jackson was one of my idols. I was truely shocked to the point where I thought my friend was playing a horrible joke on me. I cried, I’m not gonna lie!
This is the day the music died for the Generation Xers and beyond.
To the haters: Whatever, the true fans might have had their opinions, but never denied their loyalty to his music…
Oh and major shout outs to NYC radio, I was up in the city when I found out and almost immediately the NYC radio station began playing a Michael Jackson marathon of songs… you guys are awesome!
Hey Trent,
Still in shock! Here’s to MJ — this vigil at Motown is the least he deserves. Miss his kindness and spirit already!
omg ><
Some are struggling to verbalize why exactly we are so sad. John Mayer said it best: “A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us.” Michael Jackson has been a part of so many lives. The mere mention of his name can spark a smile and a nostalgic trip for members of 4 generations. That’s something special. May you rest in peace, Michael.
I have to admit I wasn’t the biggest fan of his but his passing all of a sudden is shocking and sad. I some how knew he wouldn’t make it to his come back concerts in London next month. Anyways I hope now that his children will finally get to live a normal life not being covered up with masks when they go out in public and get to be just kids. God for bid I hope Janet Jackson get the kids so they can be raised normally.
shame, but one less pedo in the world.
@katmow…have some respect for the dead.
My mom told me this afternoon that Farrah Fawcett died. And she has this creepy-keen sense of which celebrity is going to die next, and when Ed McMahon died, she said Farrah was next. And I was about to cry when she said that she passed away this morning. THEN we were sitting there in the living room and she all of a sudden went “OH MY GOD. Michael Jackson is in cardiac arrest!!” Then 5 minutes later he was dead. I don’t even want to believe that they died. But my mom always says they go in three’s. Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett, and Michael Jackson. Those are crazy bad loses to the entertainment industry.
Two American icons in one day. It’s unbelievable. I grew up in the 70s and 80s so this was a huge loss. I loved the Charlie’s Angels TV show and I listened to Thriller on the record player (do they still have those?!) when I was 9. I like the sentiment of John Mayer when he said not only are we in mourning for Michael Jackson but also for the children we used to be, listening to Thriller on the record player. I truly hope his spirit is at rest now.
This is a sad day. I like what John Mayer said, too.
On my way into work this morning the radio station was playing a tribute where they would mix MJ songs with those of modern artists. It was really awesome and a great tribute. RIP MJ.
I have to say that I woke up this morning knowing the reality, but so badly hoping it was a terrible dream. I can’t stop crying when I think about. I remember that my oldest brother used to moondance across our house and we were all such big fans. He changed the world with his music, style, and dance. I will forever miss him.
They dont know what to do with his body coz the plastic and recyclable rubbish doesnt go out till wednesday.
Too soon?
@lol tasteless IMO
./bow to Michael Jackson. Peace brother, thank you for your music.
Michael Jackson was my introduction to pop music when I was only about 9 years old. I am sad and nostalgic today.
I feel like a little bit of my childhood died with Michael.
I hope Michael finds peace in death that he couldn’t find in life.
One of my friends has the great idea of us all getting up from our desk at work at 11:59 and do a moon walk in tribute/honor to Michael Jackson. I love it! I can picture people doing that in their offices across the nation.
C’mon. It’s a fucking HUGE deal that he’s passed away. How can you not react?? The man IS a fucking LEGEND. He is a music Icon and to not stop and take a minute to realize how big a deal it is that he’s dead, baffles me. I grew up listening to Michael Jason. My best memories of my mother is watching her get ready for work while dancing and singing to Michael Jackson’s “P.Y.T” (Pretty Young Thing). And I’m sure when we were all young we’ve all tried to do the moon walk and all thought we were just as good at it as Michael was.
Although he was accused of child molestation it doesn’t deny the fact that he was a music genius. I mean… how many MJ cover songs are there?? How many are even as good as the original?? Today is such a sad day for the entertainment industry