Michael Jackson 1958-2009

Leslie Cheung almost 16 years ago

Michael Jackson has died yesterday (June 25) in Los Angeles, at the age of 50. He collapsed at his home in the morning. When the paramedics arrived, Jackson was reportedly not breathing. He fell into a coma and died shortly after being rushed to UCLA Medical Center. It is also reported that his death was caused by cardiac arrest.

Michael Jackson entered the music scene as a member of Jackson 5 at the age of 11, and began his solo career in 1971. Five of his solo albums are among the world's best selling records - Off The Wall (1979), Thriller (1982), Bad (1987), Dangerous (1991) and HIStory (1995).