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| Tributes from stars and fans have been pouring in for singer Michael Jackson, who has died aged 50 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home. | Tributes from stars and fans have been pouring in for singer Michael Jackson, who has died aged 50 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his Los Angeles home. |
| Pop star Madonna said: "The world has lost one of its greats, but his music will live on forever." | Pop star Madonna said: "The world has lost one of its greats, but his music will live on forever." |
| Post-mortem tests on Jackson's body will take another four to six weeks, the coroner said, but foul play and trauma had been ruled out. | |
| Police say a car owned by a doctor has been towed away from Jackson's home. | |
| Spokeswoman Karen Rayner said he was not under criminal investigation but the car "may contain medications or other evidence that may assist the coroner in determining the cause of death". | Spokeswoman Karen Rayner said he was not under criminal investigation but the car "may contain medications or other evidence that may assist the coroner in determining the cause of death". |
| The Los Angeles Fire Department released audio of an emergency call made from Jackson's house. | The Los Angeles Fire Department released audio of an emergency call made from Jackson's house. |
| The person who made the 911 call said a 50-year-old male was being treated by a doctor but was unconscious. | The person who made the 911 call said a 50-year-old male was being treated by a doctor but was unconscious. |
| "[The doctor is] pumping his chest but he's not responding to anything," the caller said. | "[The doctor is] pumping his chest but he's not responding to anything," the caller said. |
| US authorities have said final results of the post-mortem examination could take up to eight weeks while toxicology tests are completed. | US authorities have said final results of the post-mortem examination could take up to eight weeks while toxicology tests are completed. |
| Jackson lawyer's 'medication warning' | Jackson lawyer's 'medication warning' |
| Family lawyer Brian Oxman told US TV that he had been concerned about the star's use of pain relief medication. | Family lawyer Brian Oxman told US TV that he had been concerned about the star's use of pain relief medication. |
| Mr Oxman told ABC's Good Morning America programme that Jackson took prescription pain relief for injuries sustained earlier in his career, including bones broken in a stage fall. | Mr Oxman told ABC's Good Morning America programme that Jackson took prescription pain relief for injuries sustained earlier in his career, including bones broken in a stage fall. |
| "It caused him great pain. He just didn't like to feel such discomfort. He started taking pain medication. It became part of his life." | "It caused him great pain. He just didn't like to feel such discomfort. He started taking pain medication. It became part of his life." |
| Mr Oxman added that he had warned that he "would not hold his tongue" about Jackson's use of medication in the event of the singer's death. Michael Jackson's career in numbers | Mr Oxman added that he had warned that he "would not hold his tongue" about Jackson's use of medication in the event of the singer's death. Michael Jackson's career in numbers |
| Paying tribute to the star, musician Sir Paul McCartney said: "I feel privileged to have hung out and worked with Michael. He was a massively talented boy-man with a gentle soul." | Paying tribute to the star, musician Sir Paul McCartney said: "I feel privileged to have hung out and worked with Michael. He was a massively talented boy-man with a gentle soul." |
| The singer's ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley said she was "sad and confused". "This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me." | The singer's ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley said she was "sad and confused". "This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me." |
| A spokesman for Barack Obama said the US president saw Jackson as a "spectacular performer" and "music icon", and offered condolences to his family. | A spokesman for Barack Obama said the US president saw Jackson as a "spectacular performer" and "music icon", and offered condolences to his family. |
| Pop star Justin Timberlake, who has been compared to Jackson, said: "We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of, not only pop music, but of all music." | Pop star Justin Timberlake, who has been compared to Jackson, said: "We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of, not only pop music, but of all music." |
| The musician added: "He has been an inspiration to multiple generations." | The musician added: "He has been an inspiration to multiple generations." |
| MICHAEL JACKSON 1958-2009 Full name: Michael Joseph JacksonBorn: August 29, 1958, Gary, Indiana, USAlso known as: The King of Pop, Wacko JackoBiggest hits: I Want You Back, Don't Stop Til You Get Enough, Billie Jean, Bad, Black or White, Earth Song Obituary: Remarkable talent Life in pictures Tributes paid to Michael Jackson | MICHAEL JACKSON 1958-2009 Full name: Michael Joseph JacksonBorn: August 29, 1958, Gary, Indiana, USAlso known as: The King of Pop, Wacko JackoBiggest hits: I Want You Back, Don't Stop Til You Get Enough, Billie Jean, Bad, Black or White, Earth Song Obituary: Remarkable talent Life in pictures Tributes paid to Michael Jackson |
| Paramedics were called to the singer's Beverly Hills home at about midday on Thursday after he stopped breathing. | Paramedics were called to the singer's Beverly Hills home at about midday on Thursday after he stopped breathing. |
| He was pronounced dead two hours later at the UCLA medical centre in west Hollywood. Jackson's brother, Jermaine, said he was believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest. | He was pronounced dead two hours later at the UCLA medical centre in west Hollywood. Jackson's brother, Jermaine, said he was believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest. |
| Speaking on behalf of the Jackson family, Jermaine said doctors had tried to resuscitate the star for more than an hour without success. | Speaking on behalf of the Jackson family, Jermaine said doctors had tried to resuscitate the star for more than an hour without success. |
| He added: "The family request that the media please respect our privacy during this tough time." | He added: "The family request that the media please respect our privacy during this tough time." |
| "And Allah be with you Michael, always. I love you." | "And Allah be with you Michael, always. I love you." |
| Jackson, who had a history of health problems, had been due to stage 50 concerts at the O2 arena in London, beginning on 13 July. | Jackson, who had a history of health problems, had been due to stage 50 concerts at the O2 arena in London, beginning on 13 July. |
| Concerns were raised last month when four of Jackson's planned comeback shows were postponed, but organisers insisted the dates had been moved due to the complexity of staging the show. | Concerns were raised last month when four of Jackson's planned comeback shows were postponed, but organisers insisted the dates had been moved due to the complexity of staging the show. |
| 'Consummate entertainer' | 'Consummate entertainer' |
| Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini said: "I always doubted that he would have been able to go through that schedule, those concerts. It seemed to be too much of a demand on the unhealthy body of a 50 year old. | Broadcaster Paul Gambaccini said: "I always doubted that he would have been able to go through that schedule, those concerts. It seemed to be too much of a demand on the unhealthy body of a 50 year old. |
| "I'm wondering, as we find out details of his death, if perhaps the stress of preparing for those dates was a factor in his collapse. | "I'm wondering, as we find out details of his death, if perhaps the stress of preparing for those dates was a factor in his collapse. |
| "It was wishful thinking that at this stage of his life he could be Michael Jackson again." | "It was wishful thinking that at this stage of his life he could be Michael Jackson again." |
| AT THE SCENE Rajesh MirchandaniBBC News | AT THE SCENE Rajesh MirchandaniBBC News |
| Michael Jackson was brought here to the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles around 12 hours ago. Earlier there were several hundred people here, before it got dark - there was a sense of grief, of disbelief. | Michael Jackson was brought here to the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles around 12 hours ago. Earlier there were several hundred people here, before it got dark - there was a sense of grief, of disbelief. |
| But in the last few hours, these people have been singing his songs, dancing, there was a guy on a keyboard earlier, playing his songs for people to dance along to. | But in the last few hours, these people have been singing his songs, dancing, there was a guy on a keyboard earlier, playing his songs for people to dance along to. |
| This has turned into an impromptu celebration of Michael Jackson's music. He's the King of Pop as far as they're concerned. They're still shocked by his sudden death, but they're here because they want to show their support. | This has turned into an impromptu celebration of Michael Jackson's music. He's the King of Pop as far as they're concerned. They're still shocked by his sudden death, but they're here because they want to show their support. |
| Following the news of his death, the singer's albums are currently occupying the top 15 slots of online music retailer Amazon.com's best-seller chart, led by his 1982 smash hit Thriller. | Following the news of his death, the singer's albums are currently occupying the top 15 slots of online music retailer Amazon.com's best-seller chart, led by his 1982 smash hit Thriller. |
| Bands playing at the Glastonbury Festival this weekend are also expected to pay tribute to Jackson's musical achievements. | Bands playing at the Glastonbury Festival this weekend are also expected to pay tribute to Jackson's musical achievements. |
| Thriller Live, a tribute show to featuring the star's music in London's West End, announced it would go ahead. | Thriller Live, a tribute show to featuring the star's music in London's West End, announced it would go ahead. |
| A minute's silence will be held before the performance and the lights outside the Lyric Theatre, in Shaftesbury Avenue, will be dimmed as a mark of respect. | A minute's silence will be held before the performance and the lights outside the Lyric Theatre, in Shaftesbury Avenue, will be dimmed as a mark of respect. |
| Biggest seller | Biggest seller |
| Jackson began his career as a child in family group The Jackson 5. | Jackson began his career as a child in family group The Jackson 5. |
| He went on to achieve global fame as a solo artist with smash hits such as Billie Jean and Bad. | He went on to achieve global fame as a solo artist with smash hits such as Billie Jean and Bad. |
| Thriller, released in 1982, is the biggest-selling album of all time, shifting 65m copies, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. | Thriller, released in 1982, is the biggest-selling album of all time, shifting 65m copies, according to the Guinness Book of World Records. |
| HAVE YOUR SAYCan't believe it. I'm gutted. RIP Michael, thanks for everything you gave us. Tommy, Cardiff Send us your comments | HAVE YOUR SAYCan't believe it. I'm gutted. RIP Michael, thanks for everything you gave us. Tommy, Cardiff Send us your comments |
| He scored seven UK number ones as a solo artist and won a total of 13 Grammy awards. | He scored seven UK number ones as a solo artist and won a total of 13 Grammy awards. |
| "For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words," said Quincy Jones, who produced Thriller, Bad and Off The Wall. | "For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words," said Quincy Jones, who produced Thriller, Bad and Off The Wall. |
| "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." | "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." |
| Jackson fans react to news of his death | Jackson fans react to news of his death |
| The singer had been dogged by controversy and money trouble in recent years, becoming a virtual recluse. | The singer had been dogged by controversy and money trouble in recent years, becoming a virtual recluse. |
| He was arrested in 2003 on charges of molesting a 14-year-old boy, but was found not guilty following a five-month trial. | He was arrested in 2003 on charges of molesting a 14-year-old boy, but was found not guilty following a five-month trial. |
| The star had three children, Michael Joseph Jackson Jr, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson II. | The star had three children, Michael Joseph Jackson Jr, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson II. |
| Jackson's former wife Debbie Rowe is the mother of two of the children, and there is already speculation about who will gain custody of them. | Jackson's former wife Debbie Rowe is the mother of two of the children, and there is already speculation about who will gain custody of them. |
| He is survived by his mother, Katherine, father, Joseph and eight siblings - including Janet, Randy, Jermaine and La Toya Jackson. | He is survived by his mother, Katherine, father, Joseph and eight siblings - including Janet, Randy, Jermaine and La Toya Jackson. |
| Michael Jackson's career in numbers | Michael Jackson's career in numbers |
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