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Michael Jackson dead at 50
Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest earlier today, according to news sources including CNN, The LA Times and entertainment news website TMZ.com."Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement sources told The Times," The LA Times newspaper said on its website.The BBC reports police are roping off the UCLA medical centre as crowds gather.There has been no official confirmation of the reported death and spokespersons for Jackson could not be reached for comment.Earlier, The LA Times reported paramedics went to the singer's home and found him not breathing.The newspaper said paramedics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation at the scene before taking him to the UCLA Medical Centre hospital.Jackson had been due to start a series of comeback concerts in London on July 13 running until March 2010.
Source: ABC News Online 
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Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American recording artist, entertainer, and businessman. Often referred to as the King of Pop, or by his initials MJ, Jackson is recognized as the most successful entertainer of all time by Guinness World Records. His contribution to music, dance, and fashion, along with a much-publicized personal life, made him a global figure in...
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