We've just learned Michael Jackson has died. He was 50.
Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon at his Holmby Hills home and paramedics were unable to revive him. We're told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.
A source tells us Jackson was dead when paramedics arrived. A cardiologist at UCLA tells TMZ Jackson died of cardiac arrest.
Once at the hospital, the staff tried to resuscitate him but he was completely unresponsive.
A source inside the hospital told us there was "absolute chaos" after Jackson arrrived. People who were with the singer were screaming, "You've got to save him! You've got to save him!"
We're told one of the staff members at Jackson's home called 911.
La Toya ran in the hospital sobbing after Jackson was pronounced dead.
Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.
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How did Michael Jackson die, and the medicine behind sudden cardiac death
Michael Jackson is dead at age 50.
According to news reports, emergency medical services were called to his home in Los Angeles, where he was found in presumed cardiac arrest. CPR was performed, and he was rushed to UCLA Medical Center, which was about six minutes away.
Other reports stated that he was training for a new show, opening in London next month, and had recently undergone a thorough and complete physical exam. He apparently was given a clean bill of health.
It’s being reported that he died from sudden cardiac death, which according to the American College of Cardiology, is defined as, “the sudden cessation of cardiac activity so that the victim becomes unresponsive, with no normal breathing and no signs of circulation.” In these cases, there are often no warning signs, and loss of consciousness can occur between seconds to minutes due to lack of blood flow to the brain.
It’s estimated that up to 15 percent of total mortality in the United States is due to sudden cardiac death, and its incidence rises both with age and underlying cardiac disease, with the latter factor increasing the risk up to ten-fold.
Coronary artery disease is the most commonly associated heart condition associated with sudden cardiac death, but other factors include structural heart disease, as well as smoking, obesity, an elevated blood pressure or cholesterol level, or a family history of heart disease.
In general, the outcome for sudden cardiac death is quite poor. We’re talking less than 20 percent. Getting to a defibrillator as soon as possible is critical. According to cardiologist Steven Nissen, “You have to get to the patient with a defibrillator within about four minutes to get a good outcome. Between four and eight minutes things are a little bit questionable, and after eight minutes very, very few people will survive.” It’s unclear whether there was a defibrillator at the home, but judging from the reports, it didn’t appear that one was readily available.
It’s also inevitable that, with sudden cardiac death in a man in his 50s, speculation may turn to drug use, specifically cocaine or prescription drugs. There is no evidence of anything like that emerging, but as Dr. Nissen states, it’s “another thing that often comes up when a celebrity dies suddenly.”
There’s no doubt that more information will be uncovered in the coming days to weeks, especially if prescription medications or illicit drugs were involved. But also keep in mind that sudden cardiac death can happen at any age, in seemingly healthy individuals.
Whatever the circumstances, there’s no doubt that Michael Jackson will be missed around the world.
Long live the King of Pop.
How Did Michael Jackson Die? Are Drugs Involved?
Michael Jackson is dead at 50. Though there has been rumors of Michael Jackson being in poor health for years, it is still a surprise to his past and present fans that he has passed away.
Mercury News.com reported today that paramedics were called by someone unknown (possibly a staff member)to go to Michael Jackson's home. When they arrived at 12:26 PM, they found the singer who was not breathing. Following procedures, they then performed CPR on him. They revived him but he was in a coma. Not long at the hospital, doctors pronouced him dead.
Did Michael Jackson's health problems and sometimes seemingly odd lifestye lead to his death?
Sponkit Celebrity blog posted this year that Michael Jackson's rep denied that the pop singer had any health problems. Obviously there may have been some truth stretched, as Michael Jackson is dead. At 50.
In 2008, Fametastic posted an article about Michael Jackson being wheelchair bound. They also said that his hands were peeling similar to a snake and that he kept his mask on at all times.
So though it seems surprising that Michael Jackson is dead...is it really? He's apparently been not in great shape for a while now.
Popeater reported on 6/26/09 that drugs may be involved in his death. They say that TMZ reported that Michael Jackson got a shot of demerol shortly before he went into caradiac arrest on Thrusday. Some of Michael Jackson's family members say that the dose may have been too high and that they think it led to his death.
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