Michael Jackson ("King Of Pop") Dead At Age 50

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Michael Jackson, the moon walking former child star who became known the world over as the "King of Pop" before his life and career deteriorated in a freakish series of scandals, has died. He was 50.

Jackson died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Ed Winter, the assistant chief coroner for Los Angeles County, confirmed his office had been notified of the death and would handle the investigation.

The circumstances of Jackson's death were not immediately clear. Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12;30 p.m., Capt. Steve Ruda told the Los Angeles Times.

His death brought a tragic end to a long, bizarre, sometimes farcical decline from his peak in the 1980s, when he was popular music's premier all-around performer, a uniter of black and white music who shattered the race barrier on MTV, dominated the charts and dazzled even more on stage.

Jackson burst onto the music scene with his brothers in the 1960s. The Jackson Five quickly went from their hometown of Gary, Indiana to the top of the charts.

By the age of 11, he was the most popular member of the band - but he left the group in his 20s to moonwalk his way to superstardom, becoming one of the most popular people on the planet.

Michael Jackson: 1958-2009

Jackson's 1982 album "Thriller" still is the top-selling album of all time, and Michael Jackson was the top performer in the world through much of the 1980s. But somewhere along the way, Jackson went from the "King of Pop" to wacko Jacko.

Some say it started with an accident during the filming of a TV commercial that burned his scalp severely and led to a dependence on prescription pain killers. He became an increasingly reclusive and odd figure.

Jackson ranked alongside Elvis Presley and the Beatles as the biggest pop sensations of all time. He united two of music's biggest names when he was briefly married to Presley's daughter, Lisa Marie, and Jackson's death immediately evoked that of Presley himself, who died at age 42 in 1977.

"I am heartbroken for his children who I know were everything to him and for his family," Lisa Marie Presley said in a statement. "This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me."

Jackson was a father of three, despite ongoing speculation that they could not be his natural children. He sparked one of his many scandals when he dangled one of the children over a balcony, causing concern of his parenting skills.

All of those scandals paled to the ongoing suspicion of child abuse. He paid one boy more than $20 million to make his allegations go away, but it happened again one day in November 2003.

The charges stemmed from a documentary in which Jackson stated again his belief that having young boys in his bed was completely natural.

"It's very right. It's very loving. That's what the world needs now," Jackson said at the time.

Much of the world saw it differently. Jackson was arrested, handcuffed, booked and eventually stood trial. The court case was a surreal spectacle befitting Jackson's bizarre way of life, including dancing on top of SUVS, pajamas worn to court, and a string of celebrities walking in and out of the courthouse in Santa Maria, California.

"Please keep an open mind and let me have my day in court," Jackson said.

But the inconsistent testimony from the boy and his family members, including a truly bizarre five days on the stand from the boy's mother, convinced the jury Jackson was not guilty. Still, the acquittal never completely put to rest the questions surrounding Michael Jackson, a curious figure who leaves behind a legacy of staggering musical genius, and stunningly bad judgment.

Jackson was preparing for what was to be his greatest comeback: He was scheduled for an unprecedented 50 shows at a London arena, with the first set for July 13. He was in rehearsals in Los Angeles for the concert, an extravaganza that was to capture the classic Jackson magic: showstopping dance moves, elaborate staging and throbbing dance beats.

"I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news," said music producer Quincy Jones, who worked with Jackson on numerous projects. "I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him."

His life story is shone in this video at 3:05.
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[Samzz4]

the night before he died i had a dream every1 was crying because of someones death and this person was very popular. i shit it. then it became real. then i shit it again.

[Punnie101]

@Samzz4 I couldn't believe it, noone could. He was only 50. But his survivors made alot of money and his doctor was locked up for a few years.

[JaliscoGringa]

he had alot of probs but i wouldnt say he was a pedophile or sicko

[Punnie101]

@JaliscoGringa I think that's just the news people trying to throw in their opinions.

[TheDebby16]

he's 50 not 51!!!

[Punnie101]

@TheDebby16 He was 50 when he died. His 51th birthday would have been in 2009 if he hadn't died.

[SambaScramble]

Why do they always label everything about MJ as "bizzare"..."odd"? Wearing mask, wearing pyjamas to court, dancing on car... These things can be so normal if the press doesn't keep concentrating on them and brainwashing people to think that these are strange.

[TheJulianarodrigues]

Michael...still hard to believe that 23 months ago i was in shock like i still am. i never though it would be this hard to lose you.

Actually you are so alive inside of me....there is not a day i wake up not thinking about you. you have changed my life forever.

RIP - that's all for L.O.V.E and loves lives forever

[09anutka]

Awesome, awesome performer ever!!!!!! Im glad mostly pple understand him, he is special..............

[funnymaple123]

Omg when my friend called me to tell me michael is dead i was like yeah right! Then i changed the channel and saw it was true! Everbody was leaving at either 50 or 60 its just not fair!

[russellnixon1]

It's about damn time. King of Boatox.

[ipodlover2396]

the first time i sw this i couldnt belive it! i still cant belive it!