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Just on CNN

The LA coroner had announced the death of Michael Jackson.

Stevie i totally agree

What a waste of time the face mask and oxygen tank were.

I hope his 3 children can now begin to lead a normal life, but god knows how much counciling they will have to go through before they will feel able to blend in with the rest of the human race.

Just heard this on the radio, thought I was hearing things until the bloke mentioned Jermaine :o(((

Just had hubby on the phone asking if I heard the news (hes on the way to work) both of us feel shocked as he was so young & the last person we would have thought of to have his death announced this morning :o(((

Michael hasnt been well for ages, Im wondering if there was an underlying problem he has had for some time leading to this ?

My thoughts go out to his family and close friends at this time x

What a shock
Although I must admit I was not one of his greatest fans,he did make a great contribution to music

Until his morning I was unaware that MJ was hospitalised, and I am greatly saddened to hear that he has died.

A great shame, and a loss to the music industry. I enjoyed his early music with the Jackson 5, and his later work as a solo artist.

Jac xxx

He was a true showman,I thought he was brilliant!!

Yes,he had a lot of Issues and that I find very sad.
R.I.P Michael
xxx

Hi brother Jermaine announced his death On Australian News at 9.30am Perth Time (2.30am UK time) and asked the media to respect their privacy until an autopsy has been conducted.

He wasn't one of my favourites but he sure could dance

R I P Michael and Condolences to his children and family

Jackie

Heartbroken :'(

I wasn't a Michael Jackson fan, although I did like some of his music but I was quite shocked and feel a lot of sympathy for someone who was so troubled in life. Won't affect my life but I hope he's at peace now.

I'm very sorry about Farrah Fawcett's death

No it won't affect my life but I love his music and I feel so sad at the passing of such talent. I'm also sorry that Farrah Fawcett has died. Wasn't there sunshine in her smile?

Sue x

I did not really like him either R.I.P. also Farrah Fawcett.
What i do not like is the two "JOKES" that i have had sent to me vie mobile phone this morning about him and children. Everybody is flawed but why should people carry it on even in death.
Lily

Not a fan of his but the man had a talent for music and dance and his children must be in bits.....

.....and Farrah, I used to love her in Charlie's Angels, she was the golden girl with hair to die for (mine was always fine and straight)....

RIP to both of you......

The coroner is looking at drug abuse
bringing on a fatal heart attack



its just been on the itv news

Apparently, the poor guy was addicted to prescription drugs - so the family lawyer said on the television this am.

"The star was taking painkillers to cope with performance-related injuries.........Drug use can cause cardiac arrest and Jackson had a long-standing reliance on painkillers. There were reports that the singer was taking Demerol, a powerful medication similiar to morphine "

similar to what was said on news earlier.

I wasnt a fan and although it is very very sad I'm getting a little tired of the wall to wall coverage on news and radio

what a sad day i had 2 concerts booked to see him
my thoughts are with his family and friends especially his children
sharon

Fantastic singer. Brilliant songs. Can clearly remember waiting and being so excited for the Thriller video to be released as a teenager. Remember it like it was yesterday (I wish)!
Sad news on Farrah, always wanted to be her when playing Charlies Angels with my friends as a kid.

Michael Jackson - very talented young man but such a tortured soul.
Hope he can now rest in peace.

Farah Fawcett - really used to envy her in Charlie's Angels - always loved her hair! Was she able to marry Ryan O'Neal before the end?
RIP Farah

Steph