Update: The Michael Jackson overdose speculations began the day of his death. Loved ones and insiders were first to alledge that the King of Pop died of a drug overdose with popofol, morphine or other medications which led to cardiac arrest. The Michael Jackson autopsy results and toxicology reports remain pending, yet speculation on drug abuse continues.A Los Angeles coroner released a preliminary cause of death and autopsy status. Findings on a drug overdose have yet to be determined.
Addionally, reports from Sky News and AP state that police seized a bag of drugs from Michael Jackson's home.
The Los Angeles County Coroner office relayed that it may be some weeks before the public learns how Michael Jackson died from a drug overdose or otherwise. .
Thursday, the family attorney Brian Oxman alludes to drug abuse on CNN (see video below) and another report on Jackson's death goes as follows:
"Last night it was suspected his collapse could have been caused by an overdose of painkiller. An Emergency Room source at UCLA hospital said Jackson aides told medics he had collapsed after an injection of potent Demerol — similar to morphine, " -- The Sun.
A photo with Michael Jackson's vitals and an ambulance photo are included in the article. [Update: An autospsy for Michael Jackson has been set following his sudden death.]
In another article on Michael Jackson, it was reported that "the star had been taking prescription painkillers including anti-anxiety drugs Xanax, Zoloft and painkiller Demerol in recent months." --Kansas City Star
It should be remembered that overdose as a cause of death for Michael Jackson has not been established here, despite the ambulance photos and hearsay reports. A coroner is expected to report on Friday, but a full autopsy and toxicology panel will be required to determine the official cause of death for Michael Jackson. Fox News show On the Record explains more in "What Killed Michael Jackson?"
Just be prepared for comparisons and folklore that rival Elvis's cause of death, which did occur by drug overdose.
A more comprehensive report on Michael Jackson's prior health conditions -- from Lupus to Vitiligo -- and the implications of cardiac arrest can be found on CNN.
Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009. He was 50 and left three children and many loved ones behind.
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Comments
OMG !! I CAN NOT BELIEVE HE IS DEAD IT JUST WONT SINK IN YET !!! R.I.P MICHAEL JACKSON MAY UR SOUL REST IN PEACE MY THOUGHTS ARE WITH EVERY1 AND UR FAMILY X
I have lost words to express the loss of one of humanity's idols.i have always identified with 'THE MICHAEL JACKSON'and now he is gone but will be around us even in times to come.prayers to his beautiful Kids and his family God bless MICHAEL
I still want to hang on to him and keep him alive, I went crazy after the news and bought MJ cds and booklets and magazines, one of which has posters in it. I still can't believe that he's gone physically from our lives. R.I.P. Micheal
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