King of Pop Michael Jackson ‘dies’ at the age of 50, after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest in Los Angeles.
Paramedics were called to the singer’s home around midday local time on Thursday after he stopped breathing and suffered a suspected cardiac arrest.
He was rushed by ambulance to a local medical centre, but his death was announced shortly afterwards.
The star was due to begin a series of comeback concerts in the UK on 13 July but reports had suggested he was suffering from health problems and had already cancelled four of the early o2 tour dates.
Crowds have begun to gather outside the facility, whose emergency centre has been roped off by police.
History
Jackson began his career as a child in The Jackson 5 which was formed with other family members.
He had hits such as Billie Jean and Bad which made him a global star.
1982 saw the releas of Thriler which became the biggest-selling album of all time, shifting 65m copies.
Sadly Michael has been dogged by controversy and money trouble in recent years in 2003 he was arrested on charges of molesting a 14-year-old boy, but was found not guilty following a five-month trial.
Family
Michael Jackson has three children, Michael Joseph Jackson Jr, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson II.
His family include his mother, Katherine, father, Joseph and eight brothers and sisters - including Janet, Randy, Jermaine and La Toya Jackson.
I was due to attend one of his first shows at the o2 and very excited to seeing him live. Sadly I won’t get to se the king of pop live
I hope Michael Jackson is remembered for his music and not the controversy that surrounded him towards the end of his life.
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