The LA Times was the first to officially report that Michael Jackson had passed away at the age of 50.

Jackson had been in a coma at the Los Angeles hospital after suffering cardiac arrest at his home.

Jackson gained fame as a child star with the group The Jackson Five.  His career high came in the 80’s as he launched a solo career and became known as The King Of Pop with such hits as Beat It, Billie Jean, Thriller and more.

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