Michael Jackson Dead at 50

Michael Jackson, was rushed to the hospital after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest or heart attack. He died shortly after, the "King of Pop" was rushed to the hospital today were he was pronounced dead shortly after. Michael Jackson, the best selling artist ever, is dead at just 50 years old, the words have not even sunk in for me yet as I write this.

The "King of Pop" has had a history of health problems, notably looking frail over the past few years. What might have caused Michael Jackson's heart attack is unclear, as reports are still coming in. He is confirmed dead, he collapsed at his home and was not breathing when the 911 call was made. This is a sad day for music as Michael Jackson was the best selling artist ever. He was even going to go out on a farewell tour this year, his last tour, so the timing of this is very hard for fans to take.

There were early reports that Michael Jackson was not dead and that he just had a heart attack. It has been confirmed that he is dead, and he might have even been dead before he even made it to the hospital although details are not totally clear to this point and this is breaking news. This is a sad day for the whole nation, as "The King of Pop" was an icon, and his fans stuck with him through thick and thin, and even stuck with him through allegations of child molestation. Michael Jackson was found not guilty of child molestation by the way. Sometimes fortune and fame lead to horrible charges against performers.

Crowds of people gathered outside the UCLA medical center where Michael Jackson was rushed to, to pay there respects to the "King of Pop". His 1982 album "Thriller" is the best selling album ever. The L.A Times has reported that Michael Jackson is dead, while several other news sites have just said he is in a coma. After looking at various news agencies, and the proximity of the L.A times to the UCLA medical center, Michael Jackson has passed away, dead at just 50.

In conclusion, Michael Jackson, one of the most popular and influential musicians ever, and member of the Jackson Five is dead of an apparent heart attack. He was rushed to the hospital, not breathing and CPR was preformed on him, it is unclear when exactly he died, but on Thursday June 25th "The King of Pop" has sadly passed away.

Sources:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/2009/06/25/2009-06-25_reports_michael_jackson_.html
http://www.santacruzsentinel.com/ci_12689346