Just in: Photo of Michael Jackson apparently dead as paramedics try to revive him on ambulance stretcherMichael Jackson is dead. It’s hard to believe. Above is authentic video from Hollywood.TV of an ambulance taking Michael Jackson from his Bel Air home today hours before he was pronounced dead. Micheal Jackson entertained hundreds of millions of people around the world from Jackson 5 to the biggest selling album ever – Thriller. It sold more copies worldwide than any record in history. Despite serious allegations lodged against him, Michael Jackson did help the cause of world peace and brought joy to tens of millions worldwide. He also helped break down barriers for blacks and gave generously to causes such as the United Negro College Fund.
Update: 7/7/09 – Michael Jackson Memorial Tribute, Los Angeles, Staples Center
Update (6/26/09 10:11 am PST): The 911 call that Michael Jackson was unconscious and not breathing.
Update: Watch A Tribute to The Memory of Michael Jackson by brilliant guitarist Sunghu Jung performing an acoustic instrumental cover of “Billie Jean”.
Jackson was to start a sold out 50 show comeback in London on July 13. The special 25 year re-issue of Thriller by Michael Jackson, featuring remastered tracks and added other popular Jackson hits collection is #1 right now on Amazon.
How Michael Jackson died will not be official until the coroner and toxicology reports are released. Toxicology reports can take up to three weeks to complete. The address of where Jackson was living is 100 N. Carolwood Dr., Bel Air, Los Angeles, Ca. 90077.
Micheal Jackson’s body has just been airlifted by helicopter (see video below) to the coroner’s office for autopsy.
Check back later for updates. Wow, TMZ scooped the world media more than an hour before the official press – like Associated Press and LA Times – that Michael Jackson had died.
The UK Guardian has just published a 50 photo spread of Micheal Jackson featuring photos of the King of Pop from childhood to recent.