The King of Pop, Michael Jackson, Dead at 50

Every news station and internet website was flooded today with news of his death, and on Thursday, Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, leaves the Jackson family and his fans speechless.

Rushed to UCLA Medical Center by ambulance after a 911 call sent Paramedics to his home. Jackson was found unconscious.

Even after TMZ posted the headline "Michael Jackson Dies", UCLA Medical Center parking lot was flooded with news crews, fans and locals, standing around waiting for an official statement.

In the hours following his arrival by ambulance to the hospital the crowd grew. Hundreds of people packed into the parking lot, getting as close as they could to the roped off entrance being secured by police cars and officers.

Portable boom boxes filling the air with the sounds of Jackson's music were caught on camera as reporters scanned the crowd and a few interviews from fans and local resident's were seen on news channel broadcasts through out the afternoon.

Confirmed through a press release that in fact, Michael Jackson, the King of Pop was pronounced dead. The crowd became quiet and the air was thick with a cloud of saddness and mourning for this icon and his family.

Jackson may have left the world, but his music will forever play on as a symbol of his mark on pop culture. He is gone, but never forgotten!

Prayers go out to the entire Jackson family during this time of grief and mourning.