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Rissa
Member
03-20-2006
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:24 pm
Probably have him on life support until family can arrive and say their goodbyes. Stacey, I was thinking along the same lines. I wonder if we will find out the story behind his three children now? http://www.latimes.com/ now reporting he has died.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:25 pm
Holy sheep! It doesn't take long for the vultures to gather on LA hospital grounds, does it?
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:26 pm
CNN just now reported death, according to LA Times.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:27 pm
HLN now reporting he is dead,via the LA times.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:35 pm
Mak, no.. though I guess it he's in Westwood, there are students around. I thought ABC news was over the top, already with a helicopter over his home. I think people do tend to gather when they hear such news.
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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:36 pm
Yeah, if I were on campus today, I'd be outside the hospital too. Westwood and UCLA campus are loaded with people, even during summer session.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:40 pm
And online.. Twitter crashed.. but they've recovered.
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Bonzacat
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:40 pm
What a sad and shocking day.
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Cablejockey
Member
12-27-2001
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:49 pm
I cant beleive this either! He wasnt that old! He was planning a come back tour....
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:50 pm
I do understand fans gathering and didn't know there were so many students in the area. I guess I was more shocked by how quickly the tv crews were all set up.....though I realize it's their job, I just don't like it.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:51 pm
is it wrong that I am mad that Michael died today and will take the spotlight away from Farrah? I was at the chro and we were all totally shocked when we heard about Michael. So unexpected since he was getting in shape for his big world tour. Sad day 2 icons lost
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:51 pm
Despite all of his legal issues over the years, it is clear that MJ was beloved. He is getting as much press right now as Princess Diana did. I hope his children are going to be alright.
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Yankee_in_ca
Member
08-01-2000
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:53 pm
As mentioned, the hospital is on campus. I am relatively close by and can hear the helicopters.
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Hukdonreality
Member
09-29-2003
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:53 pm
It's o.k. however you feel Pamy. I had a twinge of that myself, because I thought a lot of Farrah.
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Mak1
Member
08-12-2002
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:55 pm
Fifty is a common age for a heart attack. He had been training with Lou Ferigno for his tour next month. My heart goes out to MJ's family. What happens to the lawsuits after one dies? Is the estate held responsible? Is it dismissed because the person isn't alive to defend himself?
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Karen
Member
09-06-2004
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:56 pm
I had the same thought when I heard the news, Pamy.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:58 pm
Mak, just saw on CNN that there is a frat house across the street near the hospital and they are playing MJ tunes out their balcony window.. Pamy, I kind of felt that way, too.. and thought of Larry King and others with spinning heads overloaded with "breaking news" for their shows.
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:59 pm
Me too Pamy. Farrah's death is barely getting a scroll on the bottom of CNN. I guess it's because it was expected and Michael's is a huge shocker. I'm so sad about this. 
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 3:59 pm
I gather it is a common time for this kind of sudden cardiac arrest. He had cancelled four stops on his tour in London due to health, but he'd been spotted walking around with his kids quite recently.. and all without masks, too.
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Twiggyish
Member
08-14-2000
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 4:01 pm
Me, too Pamy!! Farrah was a courageous fighter! She spotlighted what so many are going through with loved ones.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 4:01 pm
Pamy, I feel the same way. I feel like throwing up, all the reports sound like everything I went through with my dh. Thank god, I had a better outcome.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 4:03 pm
Twitter is interesting at times like this.. when you get reactions from so many people across all sorts of demographic lines, too. People like Dr Phil, lots of young singers/musicians I follow.. Mary Murphy and others from the taping of tonight's SYTYCD. Nigel wants to have Wade choreograph a tribute. And regular people of all ages..
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Beekindpleez
Member
07-18-2006
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 4:03 pm
You never know what a day will bring you. Today has brought sadness. Twice over. Hold your loved ones.
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Snoopsmom
Member
02-19-2003
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 4:04 pm
Pamy, I had that thought too, that Farrah deserved a day to be mourned. Today has been a horrible day. Went to work, and 4 of my co-workers were laid off this morning. After the shock of that, at lunchtime I heard about Farrah. Came home and saw the news about Michael. Regardless of things Michael did or didn't do over the years I always felt sorry for him. With all of his talent and money he should have been able to live a happy life, but was always just a lost soul.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Thursday, June 25, 2009 - 4:06 pm
thanks! you all make me not feel guilty. My thoughts go to his family, who gets the kids? the birth mom? hasnt she been fighting for more rights to them recently? I am afraid they might bump the Farrah newscasts tonite to make way for Michael. Agreed his is far more shocking and sad cuz he does have small children. Saddest thing is that I bet TMZ and the rest are rushing to get the death shot of both of them. I bet that shot will go for 100 mil!
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