R.I.P. Michael Jackson (continued)

Everyone is just so speechless. No one expected this news. I just wanted to add some comments from celebs on Michael Jackson's premature death.

Justin Timberlake on his idol: I can't find the words right now to express how deeply sadden [sic] I am by Michael's passing. We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only Pop music, but of all music. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.


Eddie Van Halen: "I am really shocked; as I'm sure the world is, to hear the news. I had the pleasure of working with Michael on 'Beat It' back in '83 -- one of my fondest memories in my career. Michael will be missed and may he rest in peace."


Madonna: "I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."


Quincy Jones (produced Thriller): "For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words, he was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever. I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him."


See TMZ.com for more details.

R.I.P. Michael Jackson

Such a sad news day today :( first Farrah Fawcett, now Michael.


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TMZ is reporting that Michael Jackson passed away at age 50. TMZ reported that earlier today Michael Jackson went into cardiac arrest and had to be taken by ambulance to a Los Angeles hospital. According to the report, paramedics had to administer CPR to Jackson inside the ambulance. The 911 call from Jackson’s Holmby Hills home in Los Angeles was placed at 12:21 p.m. PST. No other details are known as yet, but Jackson’s mother is reportedly already on the way to the hospital. Jackson is in “really bad shape,” an unspecified family member told TMZ, while Jackson’s father Joe told the site, “He is not doing well.”

Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.