Pop star Michael Jackson dies at 50

LOS ANGELES: Pop giant Michael Jackson, who took to the stage as a child star and set the world dancing to the thumping rhythms of his music in the 1970s, died on Thursday, online website reported. He was 50.

The website reported that Jackson suffered a heart attack just after 12:00 pm (1900 GMT) local time and paramedics were unable to revive him.

Jackson's manager Tohme E. Tohme was not immediately available for comment when contacted by media. Officials at UCLA Medical Center where Jackson was treated also could not be reached for comment.

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesman Devin Gales would not confirm Jackson's identity but said paramedics went to an address corresponding to the star's home at 12:21 pm (1921 GMT) and the person was taken to UCLA Medical Center.

An unidentified family member earlier told TMZ -- the first outlet to report that Jackson had suffered a cardiac arrest -- that the star was in "really bad shape."

Michael's father Joe Jackson told E! Online he was aware of the emergency but did not know further details.

"I am in Las Vegas, but yes, people in Los Angeles called me and are with Michael and tell me he was taken to the hospital," he said. "I am not sure what's wrong. I am waiting to hear back from them."

The reports came as Jackson prepared to make a keenly anticipated concert comeback in London, his first series of shows in more than a decade and the first since his 2005 acquittal on child molestation charges.

However those concerts -- billed as the "final curtain" -- had been thrown into doubt after Jackson pushed back the opening dates last month.

Organizers of the concerts had stressed the delay was not linked to Jackson's health.

Promoters and producers AEG Live said the rescheduling was done because of the "sheer magnitude" of the show and the desire for fans attending the opening nights to get the same experience planned for all 50 shows.

In a press conference from the United States broadcast over the Internet, AEG Live president Randy Phillips was asked about Jackson's health and said: "I would trade my body for his tomorrow. He's in fantastic shape."

While Jackson reigned as the "King of Pop" in the 1980s, his once-stellar career had been overshadowed by his colorful public behavior, his startling physical transformation and multiple allegations of child abuse.

Jackson lived as a virtual recluse following his 2005 acquittal on charges including child molestation and plotting to kidnap his young accuser.

Despite his acquittal, the trial was a body blow from which the pop music superstar struggled to recover.

Four years later, Jackson is still worshipped by fans for revolutionizing music, dance and music videos at the peak of his success.

The attention however paid to him in recent years has been less flattering, focusing on apparent cosmetic surgery -- which he denies -- his baby dangling antics and a decade of swirling child abuse allegations.

Sad news,

Thriller was the first music video i have ever seen and Micheal's music has always been apart of my life...I cant believe he is gone, its such a sad day...i cant believe it.

Michael Jackson, the 'King of Pop,' dies at age 50
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My Sister woke me up last night with the news. Really sad. There were so many stories flying around that Michael had converted to Islam I really pray that was right.

Sad news for the fans that were looking to go and see him in a weeks time at his show here in the UK.

RIP Sad

Mind is still trying to accept this!

	Nora wrote:
	My Sister woke me up last night with the news. Really sad. There were so many stories flying around that Michael had converted to Islam I really pray that was right. Sad news for the fans that were looking to go and see him in a weeks time at his show here in the UK. RIP

is this correct that he embraced Islam few months ago?

we can't say that about his religion
sad news
Allah karay kay musalmaan ho gaya hoo

here is the news but don't confirmed it

Jackson embraces Islam?

By Masood Haider

NEW YORK, Nov 21: A number of Western newspapers were awash with reports on Friday that singer Michael Jackson has converted to Islam and his Muslim name is Mikaeel.

According to newspapers in Los Angeles and New York, the singer wore traditional Islamic attire while reciting the Kalima at a friend’s mansion in Los Angeles.

Jackson, father of two, sat on the floor wearing a small cap after an Imam was summoned to officiate — days before the singer is due to appear at London’s High Court in a suit filed against him by a son of the king of Bahrain.

The conversion to Islam of his bosom friends, David Wharnsby, a Canadian songwriter, and producer Phillip Bubal, influenced Michael Jackson’s decision to change his faith. The friends’ new names are Dawud Wharnsby Ali and Idris Phillips.

According to a newspaper report, Michael Jackson has offered Islamic prayers a number of times at the Hollywood home of another friend.

Jackson is due to give evidence on Monday in a multimillion dollar lawsuit brought by Prince Abdulla Al-Khalifa.

The prince claimed he bankrolled the singer’s lavish lifestyle in Bahrain, during the days when Jackson was seeking solace from the agonising child abuse trial, for an exclusive recording contract. Prince Khalifa sent songs for him to record, but accused Michael Jackson of going back on his word.

Great loss to music world! really shocking....

yes heard about his embrassing Islam.

hi

what we can say. allah ki marzi.

ooooo im so sad its a shame
i still cant believe it
may he rest in peace

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He was a great legend in the music industry Sad

Since Michael Jackson became muslim on last year we should pray to Allah that his soul may rest in peace.

Come on brothers. This is the same guy who was involved in scandals of Drug Abuse, Rape, Child Molesting etc.

I dont know why you are so sad about him. You are overreacting just because of hype created by Media. Few years ago everybody was angry on his controversial acquittal from Child Molesting case. Now these same people are crying for for him. This just shows how Media controls the emotions of public.

Before a good singer, one must be a good human.

YE SOCHO KE AAJ KA DIN "JUMA ' KA HAI,AUR "RAJAB" KA MAHENA HAI.(WOH KYA THA US KI NASEEB).

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Officialy, he was muslim when he died. Allah yrhamhu ! Rest In Peace Mike J ! He was and will remain a legend !

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kevin955 wrote:

Come on brothers. This is the same guy who was involved in scandals of Drug Abuse, Rape, Child Molesting etc.

I dont know why you are so sad about him. You are overreacting just because of hype created by Media. Few years ago everybody was angry on his controversial acquittal from Child Molesting case. Now these same people are crying for for him. This just shows how Media controls the emotions of public.

Before a good singer, one must be a good human.

He marked our childhood, he had a great talent, we grew up with Michael, this is why we are sad... He hadn't an easy life and concerning all those scandals (child molesting), he was not really guilty, he was cleared. Don't forget that he had so many ennemies.

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Gohwarshad wrote:

kevin955 wrote:

Come on brothers. This is the same guy who was involved in scandals of Drug Abuse, Rape, Child Molesting etc.

I dont know why you are so sad about him. You are overreacting just because of hype created by Media. Few years ago everybody was angry on his controversial acquittal from Child Molesting case. Now these same people are crying for for him. This just shows how Media controls the emotions of public.

Before a good singer, one must be a good human.

He marked our childhood, he had a great talent, we grew up with Michael, this is why we are sad... He hadn't an easy life and concerning all those scandals (child molesting), he was not really guilty, he was cleared. Don't forget that he had so many ennemies.

I am not questioning his talent. He was a great singer.

But was that child molesting trial fair ?? Do you remember how public was angered with his acquittal ?? I wonder why people have such a short memory.

Anyway this is not the right time to discuss all these things. But truth is he was less than human.

Islam main hai kay ager kisi shakhs kay ander 99 buraiyan or aik achai ho to uski burayan bayan na karo balke aik achai ko bayan karo...

or hum samjhtay hain kay apni akhri zindgi main wo Islam ki taraf raghib hua tha or aik mashoor Hamd bhi us nay parhi thi.

Give Thanks to Allah...

RIP

	Rana Naeem wrote:
	Islam main hai kay ager kisi shakhs kay ander 99 buraiyan or aik achai ho to uski burayan bayan na karo balke aik achai ko bayan karo...

Bhai Mera toh yeh manana hai ki Musalmaan convert ho jaane se kuch nahin hota. Musalmaan koh sacchhe Islam ke raaste pe bhi chalna zaroori hai.

Kehne koh tu Musalmaan India mein bhi hain par zara unke opinion bhi sun lijiye.

"DIL PAK AUR SAFF HONA CHAEY MANZEL KHOD AASAN HO GA"

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