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Jun 25 2009
Breaking News: Michael Jackson Dies At 50
Michael Jackson was rushed to UCLA Medical Center today and died there after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home. He was 50. Wow. The King of Pop, gone. Damn.
And right before he was set to go on his comeback tour, which would have gained him many more fans from a generation that, frankly, needs them, in spite of all the negative things that have surfaced about Jackson’s personal life. Many more who would have learned the moonwalk and possibly another like Jackson, who had a vision and could have given us the world.
What made Jackson so unique was his unflinching desire, right or wrong, to blaze a trail in music that nobody could duplicate.
It’s always hard when somebody of this stature goes well before their time and I feel like I did when I heard about 9/11 or when I heard Kurt Cobain died. Well, the music business has a huge void in it now, doesn’t it?
Some Idols have shared their thoughts on his passing on Twitter. Read them below.
Anoop Desai: Jackson…an icon, and one of my first musical influences, has died…Very heavy day and a terrible day for music…
Chris Richardson: Tears falling everywhere right how… My idol gone. Michael Jackson thank you for making me fall in love with music…
Matt Giraud: I’m sending out my prayers and thoughts to my biggest musical influence, Michael Jackson. A true inspiration.
Chris Daughtry: Holy crap!!! Michael Jackson is dead…2 icons in one day. Very sad for his family.
Danny Noriega: RIP KING OF POP MUSIC<3 MICHAEL JACKSON =(
Blake Lewis: So many tears falling, my heart crushed, my idol no more. Micheal Jackson you will forever live in my heart. May you R.I.P. With James Brown
Jordin Sparks: Omg I’m bawling right now. Michael…
Melinda Doolittle: I don’t even have words right now…what in the world?!?!
Michael Sarver: The news of Michael Jackson has sucked the life out of the idol rehearsals. I am shocked and stunned.
Chris Richardson: Timeless music doesn’t come around often. When it does you remember…Fan or Not. RIP MJ
David Archuleta: Oh my heck…. Really really sad to hear about Michael 
Alex Wagner-Trugman: I’m absolutely stunned about farrah fawcett and Michael jackson. My thoughts go out to their families.
Brandon Rogers: Totally devastated. RIP Michael Jackson. The best performer the world has ever seen. One of my musical idols. He’ll be missed.
Mary Murphy: Michael Jackson just passed away. I am so sad and crying in my dressing room, this will be a hard show to get through tonight.
Tamyra Gray: I CANT BELIEVE MICHAEL JACKSON HAS PASSED AWAY! My heart is broken.God bless him and his family.Such an unexpected tragedy.My prayers go
Leah LaBelle: Omg I can’t. Really. I’m in the biggest shock. They had just said how healthy he was. R.I.P Michael Jackson u have touched us all.
Felicia Barton: - please comment back with your FAV MJ song….I can’t believe he has passed…he changed music and influenced so many with his creativity!
Chris Sligh: - wow Michael Jackson is dead. Pray for his family, as cheesy as that sounds. Someone so famous for so long.
Michael Sarver: - This is like a bad dream.
Ramiele Malubay: - I still don’t really believe mjs dead. One of my major idols you will be missed MJ
Still more thoughts from Idols flowing into Twitter…
Danny Gokey: Please pray for Micheal Jackson!!!!
Anoop Desai: Michael Jackson was one of my first musical influences, and I am reeling from his loss. The man epitomized pop music
Mikalah Gordon: MJ farrah an all family involved,,, all my love an prayers. Many hearts have been blessed.
Josh Gracin: MJ!! You made a musical impact on my life unlike any other! U will be missed by many. Live on through your music King Of Pop!
Michael Sarver: What a sad day in the world of music. MJ was a huge influence in my musical life as he was for many others. Unbelievabe. RIP MJ.
Adam Lambert: RIP MJ
Chikezie: Tender love and care… MJ, the vultures did NOT win, you will live on. R.I.P.
Kris Allen: This is one of those moments in time you will never forget
Cardin McKinney: Mr. Jackson, thanks to you I’ve moon-walked in my kitchen at least a thousand times.. You’ve inspired us all. Rest in peace, Michael. #fb
Mandisa: It happens in 3’s: Ed McMahon, Farah Fawcett, Michael Jackson. Prayng 4 their famlies…& 4 God 2 use this 2 show us our time here is short.
Joanna Pacitti: So devastated about MJ - I’m in complete shock!
Jordin Sparks: Lighting a candle for Michael Jackson at 10pm EST - please join. Spread the word.
LaToya London: In Peace To the King of Popular Music!! Michael Jackson.
Kim Caldwell: I’m in an airport right now and it’s so sad to see everybody that loved mj gathered around the tv. This is devastating. Say prayers.
I think that about says it all. Michael, you will be missed. RIP. 
