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Post by YellowJacketY2J on Jun 25, 2009 17:25:52 GMT -5
My local news channel said he was pronounced dead. I hope he's not.
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The QC Loser
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Post by The QC Loser on Jun 25, 2009 17:26:25 GMT -5
CNN is still saying he is in a coma.
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Post by Jared Jammer on Jun 25, 2009 17:26:40 GMT -5
TMZ, L.A. Times, and now CBS News just interrupted the local news to report his death.
It's pretty much official.
R.I.P.
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Post by Y2M on Jun 25, 2009 17:26:41 GMT -5
CBS confirms death as well.
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Post by The Genesis of KoOS on Jun 25, 2009 17:26:49 GMT -5
Im sorry, Im not sure I agree with you here. I feel like a lot of people took pleasure in kicking the guy when he was down. I agree with you. And even if they MEANT no harm I'm pretty sure it was..a guy who had massive esteem issues since childhood will only by further hurt my everyone in the damn world treating him as a freak. Unfortunately that's the nature of the beast though. You've been put under the spotlight for so long, that stuff happens. I personally blame his dad for thrusting his kids into that spotlight.
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Post by crash1984 on Jun 25, 2009 17:26:54 GMT -5
CNN is saying that the LA Times and CBS news are reporting him dead but CNN has not confirmed it.
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Post by forgottensinpwf on Jun 25, 2009 17:26:57 GMT -5
CNN announced That CBS and the LA times are reporting his death.
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Post by BayleyTiffyCodyCenaJudyHopps on Jun 25, 2009 17:27:02 GMT -5
I wasn't around in 1977 so I couldn't do a serious comparison, but who else thinks this'll exceed the Elvis coverage?
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Post by V3rtigo on Jun 25, 2009 17:27:06 GMT -5
Yeah, it stands to prove that people can get away with anything if they're a celebrity. Nonetheless, Billie Jean was pretty good. Dude, SERIOUSLY can we not do this now? As I said, keep it civil, Benoit rules apply here, too
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Post by "The Natural" Bustin Loads on Jun 25, 2009 17:27:10 GMT -5
Absolutely heart-wrenching.
Never been much into pop, but a ton of his songs were sheer magic. A true musical genius, and sadly another tragic end.
R.I.P.
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Post by fuzzywarble, squat cobbler on Jun 25, 2009 17:27:24 GMT -5
it's on msn
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Post by Reptar on Jun 25, 2009 17:27:24 GMT -5
Well this sucks.
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Post by Franchise on Jun 25, 2009 17:27:24 GMT -5
CNN is reporting that the LA Times has reported he has died. CNN has yet to confirm his death.
EDIT: As three people have beaten me to.
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Post by MCMGM on Jun 25, 2009 17:27:45 GMT -5
Yahoo is saying he's been hospitalized, no death,
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Post by Rorschach on Jun 25, 2009 17:28:16 GMT -5
Now HLN is saying that according to CBS, Jackson has died, BUT they (Headline News) are waiting for more concrete confirmation.
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Post by Jazzman on Jun 25, 2009 17:28:22 GMT -5
until CNN confirms it, I'll hold out hope
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Post by Marvelously Mediocre on Jun 25, 2009 17:28:31 GMT -5
yeah he's dead. some people are saying he's not but they're late.
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Post by rawthentic on Jun 25, 2009 17:28:42 GMT -5
MSNBC is going of LA Times and saying he is dead.
Michael Jackson had an amazing voice. I love his Jackson 5 work on songs like "Ben" and "I'll be there"
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Post by biafra on Jun 25, 2009 17:28:47 GMT -5
I agree with you. And even if they MEANT no harm I'm pretty sure it was..a guy who had massive esteem issues since childhood will only by further hurt my everyone in the damn world treating him as a freak. Unfortunately that's the nature of the beast though. You've been put under the spotlight for so long, that stuff happens. I personally blame his dad for thrusting his kids into that spotlight. True about his dad, I still think that that MJ had to deal with more negativity as far as the media/public goes than almost any other celebrity.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2009 17:28:52 GMT -5
Oh wow. Seems pretty true with all the outlets reporting it, and even the best case scenario isn't looking good. Hell of an entertainer. If he is dead, RIP. If not, best wishes.
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