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Michael Jackson, Los Angeles, May 2009 FilmMagic / Getty ImagesAccess Hollywood
LOS ANGELES, Calif. -- The death of Michael Jackson on Thursday afternoon came as a shock to many and authorities in Los Angeles have begun the process of unraveling what happened to the King of Pop.
The LA County Corner's Office will begin conducting an autopsy of the body of Jackson on Friday morning.
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UCLA released a statement that Jackson was brought to the UCLA Medical Center on Thursday after he reportedly suffered a "cardiac arrest in his home."
However, the cause of his death remains unknown until an autopsy is conducted.
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A preliminary report may be released as early as Friday, however, toxicology reports could take weeks to explain what really happened.
Brian Oxman, the Jackson Family spokesperson, hinted in an interview with CNN on Thursday evening that Jackson's death may have had something to do with medication.
"This is not something that has been unexpected any time that there was a report because of the medications which Michael was under," Oxman told CNN. "This family has been trying for months and months and months to take care of Michael Jackson. The people who have surrounded him have been enabling him. If you think that the case of Anna Nicole Smith was an abuse, it is nothing in comparison to what we have seen taken place in Michael Jackson's life."
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According to UCLA, which released a statement following Jackson's death, the pop star's doctor was on the scene at his rented Holmby Hills home in Los Angeles when the singer is believed to have gone into cardiac arrest.
On Wednesday night, sources told Access Hollywood that Jackson seemed fine.
He had been rehearsing at the Staples Center for his London concert dates, which were set to kick off later this summer and was singing and dancing late into the evening.
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melThe death of Mr. Michael Jackson brings us back to reality that we are not in control, God is the only one who will decide when we are going to leave this world. Thank you Michael for this reminder. May your soul rest in peace!report abuseposted July 2, 2009 4:07 AM PDT
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Tammie CMichael always tried to heal the world through his visions, But It was gods plans and mission, Because this is not our world ,We are just passing thru,The legend leaves a legacy not filled with money,material assets ,but life lessons and instructions to fulfill on this earth ,because Michael Jackson did not birth us , but he left/ his seed inside each 1 that are left to blossom and grow on 4 lifreport abuseposted June 26, 2009 10:47 PM PDT
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Tammie CMichael,, we love you always you broke the color barriers for the world and there will never be another like you ever ,In no generation ever......................Tammiereport abuseposted June 26, 2009 10:35 PM PDT
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DianeTo the jackson family i hope that in this time of sadness that you fine away to get pss this because Micheal will alway be around and God bless this family sing Diane and familyreport abuseposted June 26, 2009 4:19 PM PDT
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DianeTo the jackson family i hope that in this time of sadness that you fine away to get pss this because Micheal will alway be around and God bless this family sing Diane and familyreport abuseposted June 26, 2009 4:19 PM PDT
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MichaelNTo all unfulfilled dreams and aspirations yet to have come but more than that, the indelible effect of that life that touched millions through his passion and his music, a raw entertainer par excellence, always trying to go by his heart. Peace to yoou Michael and my heart goes out to his children and his family.report abuseposted June 26, 2009 12:28 AM PDT
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NoorazlanKing! You brought bueatiful music that will forever remembered...Thanks KING ! Rest in peacereport abuseposted June 25, 2009 11:29 PM PDT
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NoorazlanKing! You brought bueatiful music that will forever remembered...Thanks KING ! Rest in peacereport abuseposted June 25, 2009 11:27 PM PDT
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Williamrest in peace Micheal Jackson and God be with Jackson familyreport abuseposted June 25, 2009 10:46 PM PDT
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Williamrest in peace Micheal Jackson and God be with Jackson familyreport abuseposted June 25, 2009 10:46 PM PDT
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