R.I.P. MICHEAL JACKSON
|
Posted By: Siebra Muhammad on June 26, 2009 All is not well in Neverland. The world has lost one of its most famous musical icons, the King Of Pop. Micheal Jackson was pronounced dead at the age of 50. Authorities are seeking to clear up the mystery surrounding Michael Jackson's death, including whether prescription drugs could have been a factor. An autopsy was planned for Friday, though results weren't likely to be final until toxicology tests could be completed, a process that could take several days and sometimes weeks. However, if a cause can be determined by the autopsy, they will announce the results, said Los Angeles County Coroner Investigator Jerry McKibben. Police said they were investigating, standard procedure in high-profile cases. Brian Oxman, a former attorney of Jackson's and a family friend, said he was concerned about Jackson's use of painkillers and he warned the singer's family about possible abuse. "I said one day, we're going to have this experience. And when Anna Nicole Smith passed away, I said we cannot have this kind of thing with Michael Jackson," Oxman said Friday on NBC's "Today" show. "The result was, I warned everyone, and lo and behold, here we are. I don't know what caused his death. But I feared this day, and here we are." The 50-year-old musical superstar died Thursday, just as he was preparing for a series of 50 concerts starting July 13 at London's 02 arena. He died at UCLA Medical Center after being stricken at his rented home in the posh Los Angeles neighborhood of Holmby Hills. Paramedics tried to resuscitate him for nearly three-quarters of an hour, then rushed him to the hospital, where doctors continued to work on him. His brother Jermaine said it was believed that Jackson suffered cardiac arrest at his home. Cardiac arrest is an abnormal heart rhythm that stops the heart from pumping blood to the body. It can occur after a heart attack or be caused by other heart problems. A handful of bleary-eyed fans camped out throughout the night with media outside the Jackson family house in the San Fernando Valley and near his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Oxman, who said he was speaking on behalf of no one but himself, and other friends made the rounds among the news outlets, adding to the intrigue of Jackson's early demise. Oxman claims Jackson had prescription drugs at his disposal to help with pain suffered when he broke his leg after he fell off a stage and for broken vertebrae in his back. "When the autopsy comes, all hell's going to break loose, so thank God we're celebrating him now," Liza Minnelli told CBS' "The Early Show" by telephone. In 2007, Jackson settled a lawsuit filed by a Beverly Hills pharmacy that claimed the singer owed more than $100,000 for prescription drugs over a two-year period. After Jackson was acquitted on child molestation charges in 2005, Santa Barbara County District Attorney Tom Sneddon argued returning some items belonging to Jackson he labeled "contraband." Sneddon said those included syringes, the drug Demerol and prescriptions for various drugs, mainly antibiotics, that were in different people's names. Jackson's 1982 album, "Thriller," is the best-selling album of all time, with an estimated 50 million copies sold worldwide. Billboard magazine editorial director Bill Werde said Jackson's 13 No. 1 one hits on the Billboard charts put him behind only Elvis Presley, the Beatles and Mariah Carey. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
 |
Siebra Muhammad
A Registration Clerk/Specialist, New Orleans Public Schools Other College... class of 2001 Member Since November 2008 |
Comments
More From This Author
Latest Blogs
 |
Keep butts out thee ER room during this US IntermissionWho: Everybody forgot those thoughts of UbeR
Get your grill fired up and cook something festivE
Let me see who can wear thee most layerS
...more
How May I Help You NC • 47 Views • January 25th, 2026 |
 |
JUNIQUES OFFERS SHARE THE REVENUE AD STREAMING SERVICE FOR SMALL BUSINESS
Visit: http://JuniquesAdService.com
Juniques Ad Service is proud to introduce its Share The Revenue Streaming Ad Service, a breakthrough promotional solution designed specifically for micro and s ...more
rickey johnson • 94 Views • January 25th, 2026 |
 |
ATTEND THE I AM AMERICA AWARDS EVENT STREAMING LIVE ON BRIONOW.ONLINE.COMHTTPS://IAMAWARDS.ORG
About The I Am Awards
A celebration of excellence, resilience, and the extraordinary contributions of minority communities to America's story.
Our Mission
The I Am Awards ...more
rickey johnson • 56 Views • January 25th, 2026 |
 |
Family Guy - Stewie Mom Mum MommyThe adventures of an eccentric family living in New England.
FOX
•
1999
•
Animation
•
TV-14
https://www.fox.com/detail/series/SER000854XOPZ/family-guy ...more
How May I Help You NC • 51 Views • January 25th, 2026 |
 |
CA$E in Miami Q&AHope y’all enjoyed our long azz podcast session lol
Add some suggestions for videos for us or questions for the next Q&A in the comments!
Follow my friends:
Stevi: https://www.instagram....
Cr ...more
How May I Help You NC • 61 Views • January 24th, 2026 |
Popular Blogs
 |
Divorce in America in 2009 – What’s love got to do, got to do with it?
Join Brother Marcus and the cast and the crew of the Brother Marcus Show live this Sunday evening on February 1, 2009 @ 8:00 p.m. for another hot topic in our community! “Divorce in America in 200 ...more
Brother Marcus! • 70,793,493 Views • January 27th, 2009 |
 |
VISINE ALERT!!!Seemingly innocent medication such as Visine eyedrops are used by people to concoct a mixture with similar effects as a date-rape drug.
When mixed with alcohol and taken orally, the eyedrops can l ...more
Siebra Muhammad • 118,030 Views • May 23rd, 2009 |
 |
"Chain Hang Low" check out the real meaning of the Lyrics!Recently there is a new artist out of Saint Louis that goes by the name JIBBS. Jibbs debut single "Chain hang low" has a history that most people are not aware of. The particular nursery rhyme that th ...more
Tyhesha Judge-Fogle • 74,151 Views • November 9th, 2006 |
 |
HBCU Marketplace Gifts: Divine 9 Premium Fraternity / Sorority Playing CardsVendor: Charles Jones
Item Price: $20.00
Price Includes Shipping: Yes - Shipping Included
Item Description:
Pantheon Series - Divine 9 - Premium Playing Cards (choose Gold Series or Silve ...more
How May I Help You NC • 61,342 Views • December 2nd, 2018 |
