Speculation mounted that Michael Jackson's fatal heart attack might have been brought on by an injection of painkilling drugs after a rehearsal for the pop star's comeback concert in London, dubbed "the final curtain". Revered as the 'King Of Pop', the tortured music icon's death at the age of 50 sent shock waves across the world. As thousands of fans gathered outside the Ronald Reagen UCLA Medical Center, where Michael was pronounced dead at 2.36pm on Thursday, 25th June (3.56 am Malaysian time on Friday, 26th), detectives searched the rented mansion in Holmby Hills here where the singer had been living.
According to reports, the personal physician who was with him at the time attempted to resuscitate him. Michael's death was confirmed by his brother Jermaine Jackson in an emotional press conference. He said that Michael had suffered a cardiac arrest at his home, however the cause of his death is unknown untill the results of the autopsy are known. Here are some of his background history for those who don't thoroughly know who Michael Jackson is.
1958- August 29, Michael Joseph Jackson born in Gary, Indiana. 7th of 9 children. Brothers, Sigmund "Jackie", Toriano"Tito", Jermaine, Marlon, Steven "Randy", sisters Rebbie, Janet and LA-Toya.
1962- Michael joins family pop group The Jackson 5, with Jackie, Tito, Marlon and Jermaine.
1968- 10 year old Michael and his brothers sign contract with motown records.
1969- Debut single I want You Back, hits number 1.
1970- Jackson 5 becomes first group in pop history to have their first 4 singles top the US charts.
1976- Solo career loses momentum, signs with his brothers to Epic as the Jacksons.
1977- Singer lands starring role as a scarecrow in an all-black film musical THE WIZ, a retelling of THE WIZARD OF OZ. The movie was a box office disaster but Jackson meets music impresario Quincy Jones.
1979- With Jones producing, Jackson records his solo album, OFF THE WALL. Album goes on to sell over 7 million copies.
1982- In Quincy Jones-Produced Thriller, Jackson duets with Sir Paul McCartney, brings in guitarist Eddie Van Halen for jaw-dropping solo, and Vincent Prince for a creepy recitation. Thriller becomes biggest selling album of all time with 40million copies worldwide.
1983- Massive hits from Thriller include fiery Billie Jean and Van Halen anti-gang-violence track Beat It. Jackson performs moonwalk dance step for the first time on TV.
1984- Jackson lands largest individual sponsorship deal in history with US5m ad campaign for Pepsi Cola.
1987- Release of 3rd album BAD. Buys the Neverland Ranch.
1988- Publishes autobiography, Moonwalker.
1991- Signs US65m recording deal with Sony. 4th album DANGEROUS marks end of singer's collaboration with Quincy Jones.
1993- Accused of molesting 13 year old boy, but categorically denies it. Pepsi cancels sponsorship deal.
1994- Marries Lisa Marie Presley.
1995- Releases History: Past, Present and Future, Book 1 album.
1996- Lisa Marie files for divorce. Jackson marries nurse Debbie Rowe. Fathers 3 children, Prince Michael (1997), Paris Michael (1998), and Prince Michael 2 (2002).
2001- Releases Invincible, album gets cool reception.
2005- Following 4 month trial Jackson is acquitted of charges of child molestation.
2008- Jackson and and music promoter AEG Live announce he will perform 50 concerts at London's 02 Arena.
2009- June 25th, Michael Jackson suffers cardiac arrest at his Beverly Hills home. Pronounced dead at UCLA Medical Center.
RIP Michael JACKSON, may god bless your soul.
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