| asa1066 | 25 Jun 2009 2:58 p.m. PST |
My wife just heard on the radio that he had died of heart failure. CNN is saying he has had a cardiac arrest. David S. |
| Farstar | 25 Jun 2009 3:08 p.m. PST |
It's just hitting the news all over. Expect to hear about nothing else for a while. Reports are rather fuzzy at the moment, though. Talk of "not breathing on arrival at the hospital" probably turned into "has died" on the way to the internet. Of course, I also wouldn't put it past his handlers to delay the news for as long as possible. Villainous bunch of leeches, by most accounts, and there is a huge amount of money riding on the comeback which will, now, not happen. |
| alien BLOODY HELL surfer | 25 Jun 2009 3:20 p.m. PST |
At the moment also being reported he is in a coma. |
| kyoteblue | 25 Jun 2009 3:24 p.m. PST |
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| kyoteblue | 25 Jun 2009 3:32 p.m. PST |
OK CNN is reporting he died. |
combatpainter  | 25 Jun 2009 3:35 p.m. PST |
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| John the Confused | 25 Jun 2009 3:38 p.m. PST |
I thought he was more bleached than dyed. |
| Vicshere | 25 Jun 2009 3:42 p.m. PST |
No doubt he'll get a heck of a send off and one hell of a reception… |
| GeoffQRF | 25 Jun 2009 3:46 p.m. PST |
BBC just reported that his death is confirmed |
| Rich Trevino | 25 Jun 2009 3:48 p.m. PST |
maybe he believed in the Christian gospel that says ANYONE can be forgiven for their wrongs. a HUGE talent, who I would never have left alone in the same room with my little nephews |
| Farstar | 25 Jun 2009 3:48 p.m. PST |
The reporting about the reporting is more interesting at this point. Watching the flow of rumor vs news across the digital landscape, especially in a world-grabbing event like this, is fascinating. |
| Azantihighlightning | 25 Jun 2009 3:50 p.m. PST |
He has indeed passed away. A life of highs and lows, to be sure – a controversial figure, but whatever your views, a very very talented individual. RIP Michael. |
| The G Dog | 25 Jun 2009 3:51 p.m. PST |
MTV is running Jackson's videos in place of regulqr coverage. |
| freewargamesrules | 25 Jun 2009 4:06 p.m. PST |
will all those thousands of people that bought tickets get their money back ! |
| Farstar | 25 Jun 2009 4:15 p.m. PST |
"MTV is running Jackson's videos in place of regular coverage." Now we know what it takes to get MTV to run videos. |
| Dr Mathias | 25 Jun 2009 4:44 p.m. PST |
Farstar- I'm in 100% aggreement with all your posts thus far… |
| charared | 25 Jun 2009 4:53 p.m. PST |
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| Neotacha | 25 Jun 2009 5:24 p.m. PST |
Poor man. I hope he can finally find some peace. |
| iouliared | 25 Jun 2009 7:39 p.m. PST |
Just because he was mentally ill doesn't make him a child molester. People shouldn't dump their kids off with strangers anyways. I felt bad for the dude, all that money and never any peace. |
 Editor in Chief Bill  | 25 Jun 2009 8:56 p.m. PST |
Just because he was mentally ill doesn't make him a child molester. Let's leave this topic for mourning; you can start a topic on the Blue Fez if you want to debate Michael's flaws. |
 Saginaw  | 25 Jun 2009 9:22 p.m. PST |
Almost 32 years ago, during summer vacation from middle school, I was parked in front of my tv watching a rerun of 'Emergency' when it was interrupted by a bulletin announcing the death of Elvis Presley. That night, some of the local stations played wall-to-wall Elvis songs, and the local and national tv stations reminisced about his life. For the weeks and months to come, it seemed like Elvis was the subject of most conversations. Today, tonight, tomorrow, and for quite a while, Michael Jackson will be the topic of interest. Good and bad, he left quite an impact on the world of music and pop culture, and like certain previous artists, he left too soon. It will be interesting to hear the expected speculation and theories on the cause of his death. Godspeed, Michael, and thank you very much. |
| Cacique Caribe | 25 Jun 2009 10:18 p.m. PST |
Sorry guys. Not mourning him. CC |
| GeoffQRF | 25 Jun 2009 10:49 p.m. PST |
Will all those thousands of people that bought tickets get their money back ! Time will tell, the tickets are non-refundable… |
| Sane Max | 26 Jun 2009 1:10 a.m. PST |
Are we CERTAIN he has not done an Elvis, and is now sunning himself on a Desert Atoll with a Long Cold one and a Cage full of teens? Bill, I don't think you will be able to keep any thread about this guy to  Pat |
| AlanYork | 26 Jun 2009 5:09 a.m. PST |
Now the question will be "Where were you when Michael Jackson died?" rather like it was when Kennedy was shot and Elvis died. Well I was just under two years short of being born when Kennedy was murdered, I was nearly 12 and at home asleep when I heard about Elvis dying and when MJ left us I was walking around Marston Moor battlefield with a wargaming friend who also happens to be a re enactor, followed by a few beers in the nearest pub. I should find that easy to remember! |
| Martin Rapier | 26 Jun 2009 5:17 a.m. PST |
Kennedy, I was just a little lad, so it has no particular memories for me. I do remember the bombed up Vulcans flying low over the house a fair bit in the early 60s though. Elvis, I was too busy looking for more safety pins to pay much attention. Jacko, watching Wimbledon. |
| Who asked this joker | 26 Jun 2009 6:00 a.m. PST |
Very talented singer and dancer. The world will probably not know his equal. RIP |
| xxxxxxxxooooo | 26 Jun 2009 6:12 a.m. PST |
My feelings are best summed up by "Curly Bill" in Tombstone: Well, Bye. |
| aecurtis | 26 Jun 2009 7:57 a.m. PST |
The circus has arrived in town. >>> "Michael Jackson's been an idol for me all my life," says Celine Dion. "It feels like when Kennedy died. It's an amazing loss." Dion, it should be noted, was not actually born yet when Kennedy was assassinated. link |
| Sane Max | 26 Jun 2009 8:01 a.m. PST |
Are you SURE thats not a fake Dionism, like her 'wishing she could be thin like the ethiopians, just without all the flies and death and stuff' that was a famous fake? The poor Girl can't be THAT dumb, can she? Pat |
| Daffy Doug | 26 Jun 2009 8:30 a.m. PST |
His pop tortured me for too many years at work over the PA: I could not escape: iirc, it was a Jackson tune that pushed me over the edge: I got on my desk and reached through the ceiling tiles and cut the wires, trying to kill the speaker over my work area. I cut the wrong wires…. |
| Cacique Caribe | 26 Jun 2009 9:39 a.m. PST |
Guiscard, I believe there's something Johnny Ringo says right after that: link
YouTube link CC |
| Azantihighlightning | 26 Jun 2009 10:27 a.m. PST |
Yup, and then Wyatt came back and blew them all away. |
| Cacique Caribe | 26 Jun 2009 10:37 a.m. PST |
But HE ain't coming back! CC |
| xxxxxxxxooooo | 26 Jun 2009 10:38 a.m. PST |
Nice catch CC, it makes it EVEN BETTER! |
| celticfury | 26 Jun 2009 11:38 a.m. PST |
i cannot find it in myself to do anything but wish him peace…he was only a year older than i am, and now he will never get to grow any older; explore his art any more deeply; or change emotionally, psychically, or psychologically for the better. god rest his poor, talented, twisted, abused soul. at the end of time, even the devil gets to go back to heaven. |
| Cacique Caribe | 26 Jun 2009 11:07 p.m. PST |
"at the end of time, even the devil gets to go back to heaven." Huh? CC |
| Azantihighlightning | 27 Jun 2009 7:07 a.m. PST |
Wow CC, there you go, even you will get in eventually, though you might have to pick the lock. |
| 11th ACR | 29 Jun 2009 12:12 p.m. PST |
On the morning of June the 25th 2009, Farrah Fawcett died of a long fight with cancer. When she went to Heaven she was asked, "Farrah I will grant you a last wish before entering the gates of Heaven." She thought about it for a few seconds and said. "I would like to wish that all the children of the world would be safe and protected from evil." Three hours later Michael Jackson died! And the Lord did smile. |
