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Michael Jackson dead from heart attack

Singer dies from cardiac arrest in Los Angeles

Michael Jackson has died today (June 25).

The singer was rushed to hospital earlier today in Los Angeles, but according to reports he has died of a heart attack.

According to TMZ, paramedics were unable to revive the musician after they were called to his Los Angeles-area home. They reported that when paramedics arrived on the scene, Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.

The Los Angeles Times is reporting that doctors pronounced the singer dead after arriving at the hospital in a deep coma at 1.07pm (PST). He was 50 years old.

His friend Uri Geller paid tribute to the singer saying: "Like the whole world I am devastated and lost for words. I still can't believe it, I reviewed half of Michael's new album, I can't believe what I am hearing. He was just rehearsing, looking forward to his gig in Britain. At the moment I am just trying to contact his family."

A spokesperson for the singer told NME.COM they had "no comment at this time". Jackson was due to undertake a residency at the O2 Arena in London next month.

NME.COM understands that fans are staging a tribute to Jackson at Trafalgar Square in London tonight.

Read NME.COM's Michael Jackson obituary online now.

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Comments (15)

alexwilks88

Jun 26, 2009

Really quite shocking. Not a massive pop music fan but can appreciate the amazing contribution he made to the genre.

newsmedia

Jun 26, 2009

Surpised you didn't require the colour of my socjks for your stupid registration process.You put ticket sale outlets at the end of an OBITUARTY?For chrissake get a bloody competent webmaster.And Jacko - may the poor soul find peace and harmony.The world is a lesser place without him.www..thetruth.ie

kid992

Jun 26, 2009

Paul Gambaccini said tonight that John Peel had told him that Jackson was the greatest showman he had ever seen, great shame the fans will not get to see him again,or that any of us will see his like again

Murphh

Jun 26, 2009

THANKS FOR THE MEMORIES MICHAEL. WE WILL NEVER FORGET YOU

goldslug

Jun 26, 2009

Shocking stuff, came out of no-where just before his new shows. True icon, only one Micheal Jackson.. whatever you feel about him as a person you have to respect what he acheived in music. NME you really need to sort out the log-in system it takes ages to log in.Peace.

Number1 Fan Jacko

Jun 26, 2009

The King of Pop is DEAD, leave your messages of support and remembrance online here.Michael Jackson the most influential musician of our generation has passed away.....Please Share this tribute with all of your friends .....Please join us in remembering the joy and happiness his music brought to so many of us.....Leave messages of support, share stories and remember the one of the Greatest musicians of all time...... http://www.facebook.com/home.php?ref=logo#/group.php?gid=96211893197&ref=nf

AlbionKyle

Jun 26, 2009

I am dead, I am dead, Really really dead...You know,You know,And the whole world has to answer right now,Just to tell you once again . . .Who's dead?

Stuntman Mike

Jun 26, 2009

Peace to you Mr Jackson, I know i have ripped the piss out of you in the past but i have also danced like a rabid zombie to thriller, moonwalked to Billie Jean and kicked some ass to Beat It. RIP.

debbiedot

Jun 26, 2009

I am stunned. Michael I have grown up with your music. Your light shone so brightly, I cant believe you have gone. Love, light and prayers for you and your family. Rest in peace. Much love Deb xxx

Museician

Jun 26, 2009

RIP legend

BigpoppaJ

Jun 26, 2009

Your music will live on always, rest in peace, total genius.

misscutie0800

Jun 26, 2009

Michael Jackson, after giving us all the best music there is and being the best dancer you have left us. May you rest in peace as you deserve. I wish all your family and your young children all the best. xxx