Michael Jackson suffers massive heart attack, in critical condition; TMZ: Jackson dead
posted at 5:25 pm on June 25, 2009 by Allahpundit
He wasn’t breathing when the paramedics got there and he’s in “really bad shape” in the hospital according to a family member. Apart from feeling instinctive human sympathy for his suffering, I’m not sure how to react. He’s super famous — yet mostly famous at this point for being a walking freak show. He’s had a tough life psychologically — but might very well be a child molester. In a sense this is huge news, yet in another sense I’m not sure why anyone would much care these days. I’ve completely lost my news bearings!
Stand by for (hopefully happy) updates.
Update: A sentiment we can all hopefully agree upon: “Thriller” was a simply dynamite album.
Update: RIP.
Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon and paramedics were unable to revive him. We’re told when paramedics arrived Jackson had no pulse and they never got a pulse back.
Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince “Blanket” Michael Jackson II.
Let the overdose speculation begin.
Update: Writes Jim Treacher of Jacko’s and Farrah Fawcett’s demise, “How many more icons of my youth can we lose in one day? Stay strong, Hasselhoff. Stay strong.”
Update: As of 6:10 ET, TMZ’s still the one and only news outlet I know that’s reporting Jackson died. Then again, they were also the first to report that he’d had a heart attack so their sources presumably are solid. Even so, the LA Times claims Jackson’s in a coma. If TMZ jumped the gun, it’ll be a journalistic blunder for the ages.
Update: OK magazine is also reporting he died. Interesting how the celebrity gossip sites are way ahead of the legit news organizations.
Update: Sad confirmation from the LA Times that he is indeed dead. What a scoop by TMZ.
Update: Still the best video ever, but then a Romero fan would say that. Click the image to watch.
Update: Needless to say, this is going to be one interesting autopsy.
Update: I wonder which multimillionaire talking-head cable news anchor will be the first to complain that they have to cover this story, as if it’s beneath them.
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Then you’re an idiot and an @sshole. Very few people who know who he is feel differently. I wasn’t even a fan. I’m just someone who grew up with him on the news regularly.
Esthier on June 25, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Another plus for Palin, they HATE her. :)
bazil9 on June 25, 2009 at 8:11 PM
Wow, I must be telepathic… I can steal your words without talking to you
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:11 PM
National Pedophile mourning day!
jp on June 25, 2009 at 8:11 PM
church on June 25, 2009 at 8:07 PM
I’m a woman, not a dude, but happily dismissed, I’ll take it! Thanks!
bridgetown on June 25, 2009 at 8:12 PM
+100
I like to think of Palin as Hollywood Garlic ;)
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Not everyone, in really, I don’t give a rats keister about Jackson croaking.
Jeff from WI on June 25, 2009 at 8:12 PM
bridgetown on more then one occasion has proclaimed that she has lots of wonderful gay friends.
Now that I’ve dropped that hand grenade, I’m out here.
peacenprosperity on June 25, 2009 at 8:12 PM
pp is on a “role” tonight…
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM
coyoterex on June 25, 2009 at 8:07 PM
Okay, maybe I would think differently of a grown man in the bed. I’m a grown woman.
I happen to be a huge fan of MJ and don’t really consider him a Manly man. lol~
bridgetown on June 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Obama to make it a yearly national holiday?The DEMS will push for it of course.
Jeff from WI on June 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Jesus H. Christ….
BigWyo on June 25, 2009 at 8:13 PM
Over at AOSHQ, people on the Farrah Fawcett thread were kind of joking about these things happening in threes – what with Ed McMahon, Farrah Fawcett dying – who the third would be…
Sad.
Emily M. on June 25, 2009 at 8:14 PM
K, mostly everyone, with the definite exception of Jeff from Wisconsin. ;-)
nickj116 on June 25, 2009 at 8:14 PM
I’m a woman, not a dude, but happily dismissed, I’ll take it! Thanks!
bridgetown on June 25, 2009 at 8:12 PM
Just one more thing then I’ve got to take a shower and wash the creepiness off after engaging with you. I would say I was a woman to if I declared online that I slept with children.
church on June 25, 2009 at 8:14 PM
LOL…I’m glad we got THAT straight now.
Jeff from WI on June 25, 2009 at 8:15 PM
OK, so like since you like keep changing the story, maybe you should like pipe down before embracing pedophilia…
You don’t know who on this blog has been molested by a relative/non-relative… You wouldn’t want to offend them.
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:15 PM
The point is that White America didn’t suddenly “wake up” when MJ came along to appreciation of performers of color. That’s just another line of liberal propaganda — implying racism from whites.
infidel4life on June 25, 2009 at 8:15 PM
I’ll stick with Jager. Don’t want my nose to be glued shut.
HornetSting on June 25, 2009 at 8:15 PM
They are in a small group of the biggest selling recording artists of the 20th century. Who knows what Sinatra thought. Here is a meeting of the two.
dedalus on June 25, 2009 at 8:16 PM
I’ve heard that making beer reeks havoc on the environment… Drink up!
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Debbie Lafave.
HornetSting on June 25, 2009 at 8:17 PM
I don’t really think of him as a “hu” man.
But truthfully, your being a female does change the tone of your previous posts from my perspective. Kids are allowed to curl up with a woman who is not their mom without a perception of sexual impropriety.
Immolate on June 25, 2009 at 8:17 PM
I know they met, and I’m sure Frank didn’t mention bad things to keep Sammys “people” happy.
Jeff from WI on June 25, 2009 at 8:17 PM
I will. Plus, I have to keep my beer cold, so I’ll set my thermostat to 50 degrees.
HornetSting on June 25, 2009 at 8:18 PM
So does this mean that Cabala Queen Madonna has been elevated in the world of weird? Where does this put all the other freaks?
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:18 PM
The body might be grown, but the mind is still enjoying the 8th grade.
BigWyo on June 25, 2009 at 8:18 PM
I’ll hang in Jeff from Wisconsin’s corner on this issue.
myrenovations on June 25, 2009 at 8:18 PM
Huge fan of Stax Records artists. Now Jackson had talent, but those guys had soul.
coyoterex on June 25, 2009 at 8:18 PM
Now that’s the spirit!
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:16 PM
Bawhahaha…I saw that, along with burping sheep.
BB had a link, I laughed hysterically. NOBODY is taking my beer from me. Here’s to ya!
bazil9 on June 25, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Yeah… I don’t think you two will be alone. Might want to renovate that corner…
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:19 PM
Dude, Sinatra knew talent, and he knew fame.
Both Frankie and MJ had plenty of both.
JohnGalt23 on June 25, 2009 at 8:19 PM
You know, once they pass CapNTrade, you won’t have the pleasure of adjusting your own thermostat. Nancy will do it for you.
myrenovations on June 25, 2009 at 8:20 PM
I am shocked that I’m being protrayed as a pedophile around here.
You people are seriously sick.
Are you serious, or just trying to provoke a response from me?
Wow.
I’m done.
no more.
This is absurd.
bridgetown on June 25, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Since when has VH1 or MTV played music or music-related material?
highhopes on June 25, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Holy crapola! Have all you all have nothing better to do?
Your country is falling apart and Michael Jackson gets more comments? Fark you and the black horse you rode in on!
katy the mean old lady on June 25, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Bridgetown, this is simple – as simple as good and evil. To commit acts of supportiveness, generosity, and kindness toward nieces and nephews is admirable, to sleep with them is perverse. Face it and quit it. At the very least, such behavior is selfish and disgusting and you know it.
Hobbes on June 25, 2009 at 8:20 PM
church on June 25, 2009 at 8:02 PM
lol, that’s your imagination. Not from me. Like I’d actually give out their phone number. sheesh was trying to make a point.
bridgetown on June 25, 2009 at 8:05 PM
Twice in one thread that church lied, stuck in his own twisted words passing them off as his targets, in someone else’s post.
Thorough going scum.
papertiger on June 25, 2009 at 8:20 PM
Just put an Obama sign in your front yard…
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:20 PM
LOL…Glad to have you. Here, sit down. Here’s a beer.
Jeff from WI on June 25, 2009 at 8:21 PM
LOL!
infidel4life on June 25, 2009 at 8:21 PM
Bridgetown didn’t realize until 8:20 just how absurd she sounded?
myrenovations on June 25, 2009 at 8:21 PM
WHO CARES/WHY should we about this POS’s death?
OmahaConservative on June 25, 2009 at 8:21 PM
LOL
Jeff from WI on June 25, 2009 at 8:21 PM
bridgetown on June 25, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Actually, much abuse happens from the Mom’s new husband/BF.
The breakup of the family has hurt countless kids.
MJ was a huge talent, even this white country kid tried to moonwalk. Too bad he turned out so weird. Lots of talent, very little balance in his life.
I hope for peace, but wonder if it’s possible based on what we know from the outside looking in.
cs89 on June 25, 2009 at 8:21 PM
It’s a thriller night.
RIP.
RightOFLeft on June 25, 2009 at 8:22 PM
I didn’t say music… I said material… All of their documentaries and Best of the Molestin’ 90′s
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:22 PM
I’ll stick with Jager. Don’t want my nose to be glued shut.
HornetSting on June 25, 2009 at 8:15 PM
he he. I like Captain Morgan for that.
Miss Molly on June 25, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Michael Jackson’s dead. We got it, OK? Can the media get back to real news now.
lonestar1 on June 25, 2009 at 8:22 PM
What have we learned? NOTHING!
Fear not we have Farrah & Jackson’s pop shlock churning in the wake with Adam Lambert, Britney Spears, Jessica Simpson, Paris, and Parez. Yippee!
kregg on June 25, 2009 at 8:22 PM
Thank you.
Blog commenters, being anonymous, can say whatever the hell they want, Blake. And of course, leave it to you to take a simple disagreement with no malice involved, one I had with another poster who had no problem simply disagreeing, to turn it into another slight against you.
Thanks. Who knew someone could tear apart the word “strange” and find some much I didn’t say.
Neither does anything you say, or anything I say.
It’s being torn apart by other posters.
Esthier on June 25, 2009 at 8:22 PM
I don’t…
Just like pissing off his loyal fans… They are the same as O’Barry cultists.
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:23 PM
bridgetown on June 25, 2009 at 8:02 PM
Actually, much abuse happens from the Mom’s new husband/BF.
Actually a white country kid “moon walking” seems kind of creepy..LOL
Jeff from WI on June 25, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Perez Hilton is having a very, very bad week.
SnarkVader on June 25, 2009 at 8:23 PM
Somewhere in France, Roman Polanski is having a toast to the media redemption of Michael Jackson.
myrenovations on June 25, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Some asshat is comparing him to John Lennon. Good gracious, I really don’t mind that this freak died.
OmahaConservative on June 25, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Are you really done? Or do want to go on and tell us more about Adventures with Bridgetown’s Bed?
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Is Fox really going to go into 24 hour non-stop Michael mode?
Gag.
Dead. Get over it. Very important things happening to live people right now.
Thunderstorm129 on June 25, 2009 at 8:24 PM
20 years ago this would’ve meant something, now it’s just a guy who’s died. Neda’s is more far-reaching and so much more meaningful that this guy.
Dino64 on June 25, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Don’t let the door hit you. Read your posts, it is creepy, if not a little weird. You are relating to MJ. That is enough to make you seek treatment, but sexual abuse of a child is no laughing matter. It is a sickness that deserves a bullet to the victimizier.
HornetSting on June 25, 2009 at 8:25 PM
If Obama manages more for MJ than Neda, that’s just pathetic.
I can see him tearing up over this.
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Oh Noooeeesss!!!!
BigWyo on June 25, 2009 at 8:25 PM
Not that I regularly engage in other people’s conversations, but for those who might doubt it – bridgetown is a woman. She’s been posting here for perhaps longer than me (18+ months).
Adopted children are not related by blood, are they to be excluded from a family bed? My daughter has shared our bed for many nights of her 6 and a half years, and yet shares not a drop of blood with my husband (he’s her Daddy, though). While watching a friend’s daughter overnight (Mom was giving birth), the little girl had a nightmare and crawled in bed with me. Maternal instinct can be very had to turn off.
Of course, the circumstances around the children in Jackson’s bed were unusual, to say the least. And yes, I think he was wrong in his actions – but I do not think it’s wise to toss around judgements about fellow comments so flippantly.
Anna on June 25, 2009 at 8:25 PM
So when is Fox going to put someone sane on it’s breaking news coverage? Psychics? His lawyers? Celebrity gossip morons? When is someone going to tell the truth, “The guy was a freak and his music sucked.”
CanadianGuy on June 25, 2009 at 8:25 PM
From your lips to the news editor’s ears…
myrenovations on June 25, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Okay, I’m going off Fox. I can’t handle it anymore. Is O’Reilly definitely not on tonight?
Emily M. on June 25, 2009 at 8:26 PM
Obviously I meant Neda’s death. Sorry about the typo.
Dino64 on June 25, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Thorough going scum.
papertiger on June 25, 2009 at 8:20 PM
I really get under your skin don’t I? When are you going to acknowlege your assumption or lie about me being all religiously hypocritcal when you saw my name? Sucks when you’re wrong and call someone out on it isn’t it? I guess my last name just made your religiously bigoted heart just turn even blacker. You were quick to lash out with that little assumption of your weren’t you? You thought you had an easy mark. Found out you made an ass of yourself.
church on June 25, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Jeannie Wolf is a fat and old useless tool. Why is Shep wasting time on her buttlicking fawning BS?
OmahaConservative on June 25, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Thunderstorm129 on June 25, 2009 at 8:24 PM
Yes, and I expect it will last for a while until nauseous. Glad I don’t turn on the TV much anymore. I’ll be at the beach this weekend media free. I predict he will be on the cover of many magazines soon to come.
bazil9 on June 25, 2009 at 8:27 PM
Ah..DUDE…Sinatra had “friends” you and I don’t have. “Family” guys, someone like MJ wouldn’t be appreciated.
At most Frank would be polite.
Jeff from WI on June 25, 2009 at 8:28 PM
There was legal and institutional racism at one time–Benny Goodman’s work offers a good look at breaking that down–but that isn’t my point.
I guess I’m simply saying that MJ was the first black recording artist to be the world’s biggest music star selling both to black and white audiences.
dedalus on June 25, 2009 at 8:29 PM
It get’s better…
BigWyo on June 25, 2009 at 8:29 PM
This is CRAZY! I went through all of the news channels, hoping to find news that isn’t about The King of Pedophiles, but couldn’t find one! I thought I hit the jackpot when I turned on CNBC and saw they were having a panel discussion. Figured it HAD to be about the markets, or the economy. No. Panelists were being asked about Michael Jackson!
I’m REALLY disappointed in Fox News!
Star20 on June 25, 2009 at 8:30 PM
i wonder how obama will try to milk this.
sorry to repeat, if someone already said it…
homesickamerican on June 25, 2009 at 8:30 PM
You know bridgetown, I wonder if it’s like those people who accuse someone they don’t know of being gay.
Those who do it most vehemently and most righteously often turn out to be closet cases.
I wonder if it’s the same for people who accuse they don’t know of being pedophiles.
JohnGalt23 on June 25, 2009 at 8:30 PM
You know, once they pass CapNTrade, you won’t have the pleasure of adjusting your own thermostat. Nancy will do it for you.
myrenovations on June 25, 2009 at 8:20 PM
I would love nothing more than her getting within arms reach to try it.
LSUMama on June 25, 2009 at 8:30 PM
There is only a very thin line between genius and madness, and unfortunately for Michael Jackson, the madness side dominated him.
bayview on June 25, 2009 at 8:30 PM
no when Fred Astaire did a tribute to someone it is a great deal…and its not just an opinion…did he ever do a tribute for you??
give me a break…
right4life on June 25, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Julie Banderas’ stock dropping right now.
CanadianGuy on June 25, 2009 at 8:31 PM
It isn’t sad, nor shocking to me that this pariah and useless freak died.
OmahaConservative on June 25, 2009 at 8:31 PM
I’m afraid I don’t understand your point. Please elaborate.
Anna on June 25, 2009 at 8:31 PM
will. Plus, I have to keep my beer cold, so I’ll set my thermostat to 50 degrees.
HornetSting on June 25, 2009 at 8:18 PM
LMAO. HAHAHAHA
LSUMama on June 25, 2009 at 8:31 PM
Don’t let the door hit you. Read your posts, it is creepy, if not a little weird. You are relating to MJ. That is enough to make you seek treatment, but sexual abuse of a child is no laughing matter. It is a sickness that deserves a bullet to the victimizier.
HornetSting on June 25, 2009 at 8:25 PM
It get’s better…
Anna on June 25, 2009 at 8:25 PM
BigWyo on June 25, 2009 at 8:29 PM
I am simply stunned that there are two people here who seem to be openly advocating sleeping with children. What the hell is wrong with the world?. Are there no longer any absolutes at all?
church on June 25, 2009 at 8:31 PM
I think the networks are turning it into a 24 hour a-thon because no one wants to be the station NOT talking King of Pop(sicle).
..ok, that last part was bad.
Thunderstorm129 on June 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Hahaha
Apparently it has already signed off…
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Not from here it’s not. Finest looking woman in the news industry! Hubba hubba!
Dino64 on June 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Back, way back, in the day I loved his music. Now I simply think young boys can breathe easier. Not much of a ‘legacy’ to my mind.
dustoffmom on June 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Maybe you should shut your blow hole and go back and read some of her posts Captain Psychology?
BigWyo on June 25, 2009 at 8:32 PM
Jacko’s death might have screwed up protest organizing for this weekend on twitter
Lance Murdock on June 25, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Giver her a southern style arse whooping!
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Sinatra would be the first one to tell you:
Just because I guy is Italian and from Jersey doesn’t mean… uh… that he’s an Italian from Jersey.
JohnGalt23 on June 25, 2009 at 8:33 PM
Oh for the love of all things holy, Fox News is killing me right now.
The first hour was bad. The second was painful. This third hour will finish me off.
myrenovations on June 25, 2009 at 8:33 PM
What’s the matter, BigWyo?
Did I strike a little too close to home?
JohnGalt23 on June 25, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Has Olberdouche blamed MJ’s death on Cheney yet?
infidel4life on June 25, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Fortunately, I’m not at home and don’t have to experience the googoogaga show…
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:34 PM
Never ending blanket coverage. No pun intended. This is going to be a long week or two…
Dino64 on June 25, 2009 at 8:34 PM
I guess Jacko really goes out with a bang!
Upstater85 on June 25, 2009 at 8:35 PM
Hmmm…let’s see..
Maybe the fact that you are on a fairly well read blog describing the ‘do’s and don’ts’ of sleeping with kids?
HELLO???
BigWyo on June 25, 2009 at 8:35 PM
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