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Michael Jackson, King of Pop, 1958 - 2009



Michael Jackson, "The King Of Pop" was rushed by ambulance from his Holmby Hills home to the hospital after suffering a fatal heart attack. TMZ reports say that paramedics performed CPR on Jackson while transporting him to the hospital. When they arrived, Jackson had no pulse and was never able to reestablish a pulse.

CBS learned from brother Jermaine Jackson in a press conference that Emergency Room physicians, cardiologists, and other doctors worked for an hour to try to revive Michael, but were unsuccessful.

The pop icon was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital in a deep coma. He was 50 years old and is survived by his three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince “Blanket” Michael Jackson II.

The American recording artist was widely known for his music career that expanded four decades. Jackson began his career at 11 as a member of the Jackson 5. He began his solo career in 1971 while still a member of his family’s band. He’s been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall Of Fame twice, received 13 Grammy Awards, as well as 13 number one singles in his solo career.  This is a great loss to the Music World across all genres, Michael will be sorely missed.  

REMEMBER HIS MUSIC IN THE VIDEOS BELOW!

 ►   Read more from our sister station WWJ Newsradio 950.

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From Tokyo To Rio, Fans Mourn King Of Pop
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A Collection Of CBS Videos Of Michael Jackson
The Death Of Michael Jackson, Full Coverage


Look  Michael Jackson - In Memory, A photo gallery remembering the late, great King of Pop

Look 
  CBS News Photo Essay

►  Country Stars React to the death of Michael Jackson

Listen  Dave Sholin, Former Program Dir. at KFRC on Jackson's talent at performing
ListenMusic Director Jayn, of KCBS sister station Alice, on the contributions Jackson had on music videos and musical acts that followed
ListenKCBS Team Coverage: Jackson's Death, with a Bay Area Connection

ListenMusic Critic Ben Fong Torres on Jackson's Legacy

Watch  Fans React

Watch  Jackson Obit

Watch  Live Aerials outside the UCLA hospital where Michael Jackson died

Michael Jackson Michael Jackson's music at wycd.com, powered by iTunes.

This first video is a tribute to Michael Jackson, one of the most complete showmen of our time... this video was not made for financial purposes, all copyrights belongs to Epic Records and MJJ Productions. Watch this compilation of some great MJ moments!


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