According to news reports, pop star Michael Jackson was rushed to a hospital this afternoon by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics.
The paramedics who responded to a call at Jackson’s home around 12:26 p.m. He was not breathing when they arrived. The parademics performed CPR and took him to UCLA Medical Center, Ruda told The Times. The news comes as Jackson was attempting a comeback after years of tabloid headlines, most notably his trial and acquittal on child molestation charges.
In May, The Times reported that Jackson was living in a Bel-Air mansion and rehearsing for a series of 50 sold-out shows in London’s O2 Arena. Jackson had won the backing of two billionaires to get the so-called “King of Pop” back on stage.
His backers envision the shows at AEG’s O2 as an audition for a career rebirth that could ultimately encompass a three-year world tour, a new album, movies, a Graceland-like museum, musical revues in Las Vegas and Macau, and even a “Thriller” casino. Such a rebound could wipe out Jackson’s massive debt.
We wish Michael a speedy recovery. Hope he beats it.
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I think Michael Jackson was pronounced DOA just a short while ago.
tmz is reporting that he is dead.
TMZ has already reported that Michael Jackson is dead. He was dead when paramedics arrived!!!!
He was a piece of art…a Princess Diana of the pop world. For those of us that have never known a day without his influence grieve for those that will never know a day with him.
Rest in peace Little Michael!