Michael Jackson The Most Famous Pop Icon of All Times Mourned By the World
The world is in mourning for the most famous pop icon of all times, Michael Jackson.
Michael died today of cardiac arrest at the age of 50.
Jermaine Jackson, Michael’s brother, in a statement at the hospital where Michael was declared dead, said: “May Allah be with you always Michael. My brother the legendary king of pop Michael Jackson died on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 2:26 pm (Pacific time). It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. The cause of his death is unknown until the results of the autopsy. His personal physician who was with him at the time attempted to resuscitate my brother as did the paramedics who transported him to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Centre. Upon arrival at the hospital at approximately 1:14 pm a team of doctors including emergency physicians and cardiologists attempted to resuscitate him for a period of more than one hour.This was unsuccessful. Our family requests that the media please respect our privacy at this tough time.”
Newspapers around the world are reporting Michael’s death and citing him as one of the most influential musicians of our time.
Over 30,000 tweets have been made on Twitter about Jackson’s death and tributes are pouring into Facebook.
Elizabeth Taylor, a longtime friend, said she was “too devastated by the passing of her dear friend Michael Jackson to issue a statement”.
Quincy Jones, the famous music producer, collaborated with Jackson on three of his best-selling albums, Off the Wall, Thriller and Bad, said in a statement: ” I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at this young age, I just don’t have the words.”
He added: “He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I’ve lost my little brother today and part of my soul has gone with him.”
Lisa Marie Presley who was married to Jackson in the mid 1990′s said in a statement: “I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children who I know were everything to him and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me.”
Michael Jackson, the King of Pop, was the Elvis of generation X and his loss will leave a worldwide void.
