Michael Jackson rushed to hospital, suffers cardiac arrest and dies!!

Michael Jackson -- Cardiac Arrest



Posted Jun 25th 2009 4:30PM by TMZ Staff

We've just learned Michael Jackson was taken by ambulance to a hospital in Los Angeles ... and we're told it was cardiac arrest and that paramedics administered CPR in the ambulance.

He was picked up at his home around 20 minutes ago -- we're told his mother is on the way to visit him.

UPDATE: The 911 call came in at 12:21PM at his Holmby Hills home in L.A.

UPDATE: A Jackson family member tells TMZ Michael is in "really bad shape" and the brothers are headed to UCLA.

another update from TMZ


UPDATE: We just got off the phone with Joe Jackson, Michael's dad, who says "he is not doing well."

wow this is sad!

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ugh... he died

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We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50.

Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon and paramedics were unable to revive him. We're told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.

Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.

Jackson had 13 number one hits during his solo career.

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Michael Jackson
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Posted Jun 25th 2009 5:20PM by TMZ Staff

We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50.

Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon and paramedics were unable to revive him. We're told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.

Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.

Jackson had 13 number one hits during his solo career.

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We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50.

Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home and paramedics were unable to revive him. We're told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.

A source tells us Jackson was dead when paramedics arrived.

Once at the hospital, the staff tried to resuscitate him but he was completely unresponsive.

We're told one of the staff members at Jackson's home called 911.

La Toya ran in the hospital sobbing after Jackson was pronounced dead.

Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.

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Well I think most of the media outlets are pretty apprehensive to report his death until they are 100% positive. I do know when our patients come into the ER with cardiac arrest and unresponsive they're pretty much dead yet they still try and work on them

Yes, CNN and MSNBC are being extremely careful at this point. Both were stating that multiple sources reported he is in a coma. MsNBC now is reporting that the LA Times is reporting his death. Neither news station though has confirmed it yet though.

it's all over the news now.

As fucked up as I thought he's been in the past at least 6 years... how tragic his life really was and ended up.

Brian Williams on NBC news is reporting his death. This is truly a sad sad day.
I loved his music and he will NEVER be forgotten!!

R.I.P Michael

I am so shocked right now. Michael will be forever missed and his music will go on and the music industry will change.I am just so crushed and heartbroken.

Katherine Jackson just arrived at UCLA hospital to be with the rest of the family shortly after Michael died this afternoon.


Mother of Jackson's Kids Reacts
We're told Michael Jackson's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, is "inconsolable."

For the record, Debbie gave up all parental rights to the two children -- Paris and Michael Jr. Therefore she is not legally in line to take custody.

I feel sorry for his kids since he was the only parent in their lives.

Jermaine -- They Tried to Revive for an Hour
Posted Jun 25th 2009 9:33PM by TMZ Staff


Michael Jackson's brother, Jermaine Jackson, released a statement to the media at UCLA hospital -- telling the press a team of doctors at the medical center tried to resuscitate Michael for more than an hour.


Jackson's Body Arrives at the Coroner's Office
Posted Jun 25th 2009 9:45PM by TMZ Staff

Michael Jackson's body was just unloaded from a helicopter at the L.A. County Coroner's Office.


La Toya and Katherine Jackson -- Faces of Pain
Posted Jun 25th 2009 10:20PM by TMZ Staff

Around the time Michael's body was being airlifted from UCLA hospital, Katherine Jackson -- Michael's mom -- and La Toya left the hospital in separate cars.


Justin Timberlake -- 'We Have Lost a Genius'
Posted Jun 25th 2009 10:21PM by TMZ Staff

We just heard from Justin Timberlake, who tells us:

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I can't find the words right now to express how deeply sadden [sic] I am by Michael's passing. We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only Pop music, but of all music. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.

Timberlake has referred to Michael Jackson as his Idol in the past.

Madonna 'Can't Stop Crying' Over Jackson
Posted Jun 25th 2009 10:23PM by TMZ Staff

One pop icon remembers another. We've just heard from Madonna on Jackson's death:

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"I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever!

My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."

- Madonna

Corey Feldman: Man in the Mirror
Posted Jun 26th 2009 4:00AM by TMZ Staff

Paying homage to his childhood pal, Corey Feldman showed up in classic Michael Jackson garb to "Larry King Live" on Thursday.

Even though their friendship ended in 2001, the 37-year-old still considered Michael his "idol" and a "role model."

Paul McCartney: MJ Was a Talented 'Boy Man'
Posted Jun 26th 2009 5:43AM by TMZ Staff

Paul McCartney, who warred with Michael Jackson when he bought up the rights to the Beatles catalog, released the following statement:

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"I feel privileged to have hung out and worked with Michael. He was a massively talented boy man with a gentle soul. His music will be remembered forever and my memories of our time together will be happy ones."

Jackson Family -- Demerol Shot Caused Death
Posted Jun 26th 2009 9:56AM by TMZ Staff

A close member of Michael Jackson's family has told us Jackson received a daily injection of a synthetic narcotic similar to morphine -- Demerol -- and yesterday he received a shot at 11:30 AM.

Family members are saying the dosage was "too much" and that's what caused his death.

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Michael Jackson Doctor -- MIA
Posted Jun 26th 2009 10:00AM by TMZ Staff

We've learned law enforcement is looking for a doctor who lived at Michael Jackson's home -- and the doctor is nowhere to be found.

Law enforcement sources tell us a BMW belonging to the doctor was towed from Jackson's home last night.

Cops are looking to interview the doc.

A law enforcement source says the doctor gave Jackson an injection before he died.

Jackson reportedly may have OD'd on Demerol. As we first reported, family members were concerned that Jackson was taking too much morphine.

Michael Jackson's Autopsy Has Begun
Posted Jun 26th 2009 10:07AM by TMZ Staff

The Los Angeles County Coroner has started the autopsy on Michael Jackson.

Dr. Lakshmanan Sathyavagiswaran is performing the autopsy. The Dr. was a star witness in the O.J. Simpson case.

UPDATE: We're told some members of the Jackson family are headed to the coroner's office.

Debbie Rowe -- She Gets Custody if She Wants
Posted Jun 26th 2009 11:52AM by TMZ Staff


Debbie Rowe is poised to take full custody of the two children she bore for Michael Jackson.

It has been widely reported Debbie Rowe gave up her parental rights to Paris and Michael Jr. That is not true.

During the custody fight that Rowe had with Jackson in 2005, she attempted to give up her parental rights, saying Michael was the greatest father ever. Retired Judge Stephen Lachs, who presided over the hearing, initially ruled her rights were terminated ... but then Lachs reversed his decision.

Here's what happened. We spoke with Lance Spiegel, the lawyer who repped Jackson at the time. Spiegel says under the law, the Department of Children and Family Services must conduct a parental fitness investigation before parental rights are terminated and that didn't happen with Rowe.

So Rowe has never given up any of her parental rights. As a result, under California law, Rowe is now presumed to be the person who will get custody. The only way Rowe can be denied custody is if a court determines it would be "detrimental to the children."

As for whether Rowe will ask for custody .... our sources say you can bet on it. We're told if Rowe gets custody she will get "a huge amount of child support from Jackson's estate."

Michael Jackson's Missing Doctor ID'd
Posted Jun 26th 2009 12:30PM by TMZ Staff

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The doctor who was with Michael Jackson at the time of his death has been identified as a cardiologist from Houston, Texas.

KHOU in Houston reports the man is Dr. Conrad Robert Murray, who had been living with Jackson in his rented mansion. We're told Murray attempted to revive Michael until paramedics showed up at the scene.

The station reports the car that was towed from Michael's house last night was registered to Murray's sister. Law enforcement is looking for the doctor so they can question him.

Emergency Workers Felt Jackson Dead at Scene
Posted Jun 26th 2009 12:45PM by TMZ Staff

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When EMTs arrived at Michael Jackson's home yesterday, the medics wanted to pronounce him dead on the scene -- but Michael's personal doctor refused to let them "call it" -- this according to TMZ sources.

When EMTs arrived there was evidence someone had been performing CPR on Michael for "quite some time." There was evidence of Lidocaine -- an old-school drug that can be used to treat disturbances in the heart's rhythm. Medics took over performing CPR but determined Jackson was lifeless -- and wanted to call the coroner to pick up the body.

We're told Jackson was flat-lined when EMTs arrived.

But our sources say M.J.'s doc demanded EMTs continue performing CPR anyway, and demanded that they take Michael to the hospital.

Once they arrived at UCLA, we're told Jackson's doc continued to personally administer CPR -- even though it was clear Jackson was already gone.

Sounds like this doctor of Michael's could be in some deep shit if this is all true. He killed Michael!