Pop star Michael Jackson and his kids Paris and Prince Michael out shopping at Tom's Toys in Beverly Hills. (Photo by Photo Agency)
From the BNO Newsroom.
LOS ANGELES (BNO NEWS) — Michael Jackson, often referred to as “The King of Pop”, died at the age of 50 on Thursday afternoon after suffering a cardiac arrest, the Los Angeles Times reported while citing law enforcement and city sources. CBS News also confirmed the news.
Jackson was taken to UCLA hospital in Los Angeles after a 911 call at 12.21 p.m. (LA time). When paramedics arrived at his home in Holmby Hills they performed CPR and arrived at the hospital in a “deep coma”. Streets surrounding the hospital are blockaded by police with yellow tape.
The cause of death was not immediately known. Both OK! Magazine and TMZ.com also confirmed his death.
Jackson took to the stage as a child star and set the world dancing to the thumping rhythms of his music in the 1970s. He was planning a comeback this year.
Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince “Blanket” Michael Jackson II.
(UPDATE) — Fans gather at the UCLA Medical Center as the news spread about Michael Jackson’s passing. Multiple sources has confirmed the report that Michael Jackson has died. A video by Hollywood.TV showed Michael Jackson being brought out of his house.
Brian Oxman, spokesman of the Jackson Family is not confirming reports saying that Michael Jackson is dead. Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson’s mother, has arrived at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. International and local news organizations have gathered the at medical facility awaiting official updates on Michael Jackson’s condition from the hospital administration.
Jackson was pronounced dead at 2:26pm, Thursday, June 25, 2009 (LA time).
