Michael Jackson is dead

Michael Jackson Rushed to Los Angeles Hospital in Possible Cardiac Arrest
Thursday, June 25, 2009
AP


Michael Jackson was rushed to a Los Angeles hospital Thursday afternoon, police told FOX News...

According to a report in the Los Angeles Times, the legendary singer, 50, died Thursday afternoon...

On Thursday afternoon, multiple reports claimed that shortly after noon Thursday, Jackson went into cardiac arrest and had to receive CPR in the ambulance. Joe Jackson, his father, told multiple news sources that his son is not doing well.

Paramedics responded to a 911 call at around 12:26 p.m. PDT, the Los Angeles Times reported. He was reportedly not breathing at the time of their arrival...

Jackson was born in Indiana in 1958. He rose to fame as part of the successful pop group The Jackson Five, formed with his brothers in 1967. The group went on to earn four number one hits in 1970 alone, and the 12-year-old Jackson became the undeniable breakout star of the group.

In 1972, Jackson enjoyed his first solo hit with the song “Ben.” Six years later, he made his film debut in “The Wiz,” where he renewed his friendship with producer Quincy Jones...