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Michael Jackson, King of Pop, dies in hospital aged 50
Michael Jackson, singer, songwriter, performer and perhaps the most famous pop
star of modern times, died last night less than a fortnight before he was
due to start a record-breaking 50-concert tour in Britain.
Jackson was rushed to hospital in Los Angeles from his home in the Bel Air
district while paramedics tried to restart his heart after a suspected
cardiac arrest.
Jackson’s 1982 album Thriller sold 57 million copies, making it the biggest
selling record of all time.
The follow-up albums — Bad in 1987 and Dangerous in 1991 —
each sold 23 million copies. His total album sales by 2005 had exceeded 130
million.
“May our love be with you always Michael,” Jermaine Jackson said, close to
tears. “My brother, the legendary King of Pop Michael Jackson, died on
Thursday, June 25, 2009, at 2.26pm. It is believed that he suffered cardiac
arrest in his home.
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