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I was playing piano and just checked the news before going to bed. Ironically I was checking to see if they had any Michael news, because he was days away from coming to England and I was so excited, I was checking for news updates all the time.

When I saw the headline "Michael Jackson Death Reports" it didn't even register at first that they were talking about THE Michael Jackson. My first thought was "is that the guy who runs Channel 4?".

After a few seconds it dawned on me. I think it must've been denial and shock.
 
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I had stayed home from summer classes because I felt lazy that day. I woke up to the news that Farrah Fawcett passed away and was sad about that.....then the news of Michael being taken into the hospital

when it was confirmed.....I was in a state of disbelief for about 10 minutes...after that, I completely broke down

shut down completely. I cried for 4 days
 
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First of all before I re-tell my story again, would be nice if threads like this one would be merge so members don't have to relive that painful day. I understand you are a Newbie and all but it is hard to talk about it. i don't mind though.

It was Thursday June 25th 2009, it was only the 24th over in the US. I was happy that day because I got something I had wanted for ages. That's still a special moment to me :) I went to my friends place, was playing on his computer for a bit. Then my friend's mum jumped on, she was saying that Farrah hadn't got long to live. Knew that was expected and I thought I'll check any updates when I get home later that night. My Friend and I went to our Program, We were told Our carer was coming back. We were happy to hear that news. We went out for tea that night. Then I went home to check any updates on Farrah, there was no news. So Went to bed that night, I took my mobile with meto listen to some music so I can sleep. The next day was Friday 26th June 2009, which mean 25th of June was in the US. At 8.30 am that Morning I was about to get up, my mobile rang, it was my frien We were chatting away she had lost her purse, I was telling her that's no good. Then the next thing she said Did you hear about Michael Jackson? I said No, what has he done now? My Friend said Michael Jackson Passed away. I said WHAT? How? she told me he had cardiact arrest. I was like Oh ok that's bad. No menton of Farrah (I think I did forget about Farrah after hearing about MJ) after we both got off, I was thinking I SURE as hell DON'T Berlieve that for 2 seconds!!!! 1. It's not nice to say someone had died and the other thought was No wait hasn't MJ got his concerts??? So I jumped online, I check Yahoo and also a forum I got too and it was all over the net. I was like No way MJ Dead really? I turned my TV on. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. and I also Completely forgot about Farrah. I thought about his kids and family and MOST Importanly I have to say you all were on my mind straight away and yet I was gonna also send my condolance on here and leave. But Like MJJB I have made friends on here aswell.

Ok that's mine...I never want to re-tell this again :(
 
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I was at home waking up in the morning and as usual checking out the news on the Internet before leaving for work. When I read the headline my first thought was it was either a sick gossip or a sick publicity stunt. But this was just for a moment, then I realized nobody, be it the media or Michael's PR team, would joke with something like that. I turned on the TV and there was an MJ video ("Black or white") played in the morning (usually political) program, so that was the moment I knew it was true, 'cause that program wouldn't play pop videos otherwise.

How did I feel? First I felt nothing. Just numb. It took me days until I broke out crying.
 
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I was at home, it was night time and i was relaxing, watching some TV. I switched over to Sky News just to check some of the news headline, it was around 10.20pm and breaking news was coming in that Michael had been rushed to hospital and that he was in a coma. I was shocked but held out on the hope that the report was wrong and he was fine and it was just a minor issue; but news came in from TMZ, saying he was dead - I was just numb. In my mind, i was trying not to believe a showbiz website but i had that gut feeling he was gone. And when it was confirmed, just tears and tears followed!

I stayed up till the early hours, watching the news. I just couldn't sleep.

June 25th will forever be etched in my mind.
 
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I remember I felt strange on that day since morning, I was highly depressed and didn't know why. When I came back from work, I did my daily routine, so I started checking MJ forums, check my mailbox, etc. After some time, I saw a thread on one of the forums that said Michael was rushed to hospital, it was the earliest message online because no media or internet sites reported it yet. At this point I was so nervous and worried that I couldn't concentrate on anything, I was walking around the house back and forth waiting for any, even the smallest news hoping he was all right, but hours passed and there still was nothing. At that point I was absolutelly having panic attacks, and when they first said he was probably dead or in a coma I was already half conscious. I just remember some people sent me frantic text messages asking if it was really true. When the news came, all I know is that I fell to the floor, squealing in pain, and crying like I never did before. Then my mind went blank, I don't remember anything. Later on, I just know I was in my bed but don't know how I got there. I was crying all night non stop, without being able to move my hand - I was so paralysed with pain. In the morning my housemates woke up and found out about it from the radio, they came to my room to check whether I knew what happened. I didn't even move when they came in, my mind was in a different space unable to respond. They jumped into my bed and started hugging me, and crying with me, although they are no fans. They simply freaked out and were so scared of the state I was in that they started crying in panic. One of them didn't go to work that day, she stayed with me because she didn't want to leave me alone in the house. I spent the whole day like this, then night, another day and another night not even leaving my bed. I didn't sleep at all for 3 nights and 3 days in a row, I didn't eat at all, and lost 4kg in 3 days. I finally slept when I got a tranquilizer and sleeping pill. For another 3 or 4 weeks I was an absolute walking zombie, to the point where my manager gave me 2 weeks off.

I wish I could say it's OK now, it will never be, it's like a lifelong pain.
 
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Michael seems to still live when he watches LIVE picture
 
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I was in my bedroom just watching tv and i just happened to be flipping through channels. It was late in the day around 5 or 6 and i came across Wolf Blitzer and saw that Michael was rushed to the hospital. I freaked. I though he was going to be ok thinking he was just sick or hurt and he was be treated and released in just a few hours or so just all the other times. But then they showed the ambulance going to his home and the pictire began being shown and then they were at the hospital and all the fans were all over the place and didnt seem to know what was going on. Then the news broke that Michael had died and i just broke down in to tears and yelled "NO!NO!NO!" I lost it. I coudnt stop crying. I was in shock. I cried so hard i got a headace later that night. I went to sleep crying and thinking it was all a dream and that he was ok. then the next day it was all so real and i just didnt know what to do. i was supposed to go to a dress fitting that day for my friends wedding but i cancelled. she didnt seem to understand why and showed no mercy torwards me about it. Ive been so alone in mourning over michael and i can only thank this place for being my therapy bc i had no one who gave a shit about my pain.
 
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I was playing games on FB when my sister Katy sent me a message on there saying that Michael had passed. I was hateful. I called her a "rude ass bitch" I thought she was just giving me hell for no reason.
I opened up yahoo news-nothing-CNN-nothing-MJJC-I saw the thread and I just went numb.
I drank myself to sleep that night. I cried all the next day.
 
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It was about 8 - 9PM over here in the UK when it was first reported he went into cardiac arrest, no way did I think it would end up how it did...but it did.

I was just browsing the internet checking for updates while chatting on MSN, at one point this random guy who added me said MJ died...I didn't believe him, but...:(
 
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Well on Wednesday I'd booked another ticket to see him (when they released those extra 'production' tickets), then he died on Thursday, but I'm in the UK and I missed the news until the next day.. when my dad woke me up and said there was some bad news and Michael Jackson had died. I didn't believe it..thought it was some tabloid lie, until I saw Jermaine on TV.

Since I last told this story I feel like I did see on Twitter the night before that Michael had died but I paid no attention to it because I'd seen tweets on there just a couple of days/week before joking that he had died. :/
 
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I was washing up, it was late evening, and a friend phoned to say it was on the news that he was in hospital and reports were saying he had died, I dismissed it as just another rumour, but she said no, put the TV on, I did and at that point it was unconfirmed but I just had a terrible feeling that this time it was true. I was shaking, felt sick, cried my eyes out, at the same time it was almost impossible to believe that the unthinkable had happened, even now I still find it hard to get my head round that he has gone. I think a part of all of us went with him.
 
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MJIsMyGoldenBoy4evea said:
First of all before I re-tell my story again, would be nice if threads like this one would be merge so members don't have to relive that painful day. I understand you are a Newbie and all but it is hard to talk about it. i don't mind though.

It was Thursday June 25th 2009, it was only the 24th over in the US. I was happy that day because I got something I had wanted for ages. That's still a special moment to me :) I went to my friends place, was playing on his computer for a bit. Then my friend's mum jumped on, she was saying that Farrah hadn't got long to live. Knew that was expected and I thought I'll check any updates when I get home later that night. My Friend and I went to our Program, We were told Our carer was coming back. We were happy to hear that news. We went out for tea that night. Then I went home to check any updates on Farrah, there was no news. So Went to bed that night, I took my mobile with meto listen to some music so I can sleep. The next day was Friday 26th June 2009, which mean 25th of June was in the US. At 8.30 am that Morning I was about to get up, my mobile rang, it was my frien We were chatting away she had lost her purse, I was telling her that's no good. Then the next thing she said Did you hear about Michael Jackson? I said No, what has he done now? My Friend said Michael Jackson Passed away. I said WHAT? How? she told me he had cardiact arrest. I was like Oh ok that's bad. No menton of Farrah (I think I did forget about Farrah after hearing about MJ) after we both got off, I was thinking I SURE as hell DON'T Berlieve that for 2 seconds!!!! 1. It's not nice to say someone had died and the other thought was No wait hasn't MJ got his concerts??? So I jumped online, I check Yahoo and also a forum I got too and it was all over the net. I was like No way MJ Dead really? I turned my TV on. I couldn't believe what I was seeing. and I also Completely forgot about Farrah. I thought about his kids and family and MOST Importanly I have to say you all were on my mind straight away and yet I was gonna also send my condolance on here and leave. But Like MJJB I have made friends on here aswell.

Ok that's mine...I never want to re-tell this again :(
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:better: And to tell the truth, I'm not gonna get into it either. It hurts my heart now.:cry:

And I love your sig. It's a beautiful one.
 
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I just left work and just got off his Sony page. I watch Dr. Phil and then turn to hear more news on Farrah and then I saw MJ name. At first, I said 'ok the PR for the toru is about to start". And then it got serious. My heart started pounding. Then I turn to local news, and then I heard he was dead and said they need stop this mess in saying someone is dead (MJ was claimed to be dead in APril). All of the sudden, CNN said he was dead. I kept flipping the channels and they all started saying the same. I was crying. i went outside and heard the radio people say the same thing and started the tributes. Next thing, my phone was ringing off the hook. I was going to see and meet MJ (yes, it is true) at one of the shows that was being arranged for me. My family was calling, I talk to Ms. Bain, etc. I lost it. To this day, I am still not over it. I have been through it. that is all I can say.
 
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I remember I had just returned home and when I turned on the tv it was there..... I wasn't his fan then, I didn't know his work as media here had only shown bad things about him, but I was like WTF!!!! I was in shock and felt really sad, I even cried cause he always seemed a nice person to me, despite all those things I had heard about him....... And of course the next few days I started listening to his songs and before I knew I was mad about him!... I'm glad in a way I wasn't his fan then cause I don't think I could handle it.....
 
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I remeber my mom came to pick up my brother from my house, because he's visiting me for the day and shortly after they left, my dad called, telling to check out about Michael, saying he's dead, I don't believe at first then I hung up and check out CTV Newsworld, when it hits me, I froze, went to down to knees and I cried. My mom and brother came back after hearing the news about it, asking if I can came home with them and I told them "I wanna be alone!" a few times.

A few hours later, I changed my mind calling them that I wanna come home, I left the news on until I leave. My dad and I pulled the flag down for Michaels tribute and my mom lights some vigils she could find. The next day I was so miserable and hearbroken, I went back to town to go around for a few things, I got a few newspapers and I also got a subscription of Shonen Jump with the chapter 437 of Naruto which I wanted to have, but I was too unhappy to be happy about the chapter on such a depressed day. That was also the same day I uploaded my "R.I.P. Michael Jackson" drawing onto my DeviantArt page.
 
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i was in the college office with my daughter waiting to see her counselor to sign up for her classes in the Fall....my daughter saw on her phone that MJ was being taken to the hospital..my heart jumped
about 20 minutes later she said that MJ was dead,,,guess i did not believe t cause i was numb
got home and put the news on and then started crying,,my husband called me too and asked what happened to Mj and i had to open ,my mouth and say he was gone
what a sad sad day that was and always will be
i have been a MJ fan for a very long time..i am as old as MJ 50 years old...
 
I had a super busy day at work as I was prep for a short vacation. Came home and there was a friend who e-mailed me and said I should check cnn.com. She added she can't say more. I was surprised to see the news about the heart attack & hospital, called my husband to tell him I already got home and mentioned how the press was lying again and making up stories that even CNN got to tell.
Left the computer for a few minutes until a good friend called. We went together to concerts many years ago. She was worried and told me I should check other websites too, they all "say things".
I was like... "whatever, I don't believe them", "liars", "it's fake, fake", "don't they have anything else to report?".
We had to attend a meeting shortly after my husband got home and left from home for a few hours.
I was convinced it was a big big lie.
Got home after 10 PM. Opened the windows and prepared to take a shower.
Will you be there was playing in downtown, the echo was everywhere between the towers. It's usually so quiet here, never ever heard anything at night. I knew there must be something going on.
Went to the computer again. It was heartbreaking. I had lots lots of emails in my inbox, messages from everywhere, it was crazy on every website.
Next day we had to leave and "enjoy" the vacation. Everything was booked, etc. It was surreal. It was a road trip for the first day. That night we saw the most amazing sunset ever as we were crossing the border to Montana. Michael was singing for us in the car and everything was like from another world.
It feels like a dream. It is hard to think this is happening for real.
 
I was waking up and turned the button of my radio to hear the news as usual - It was 6h15 am (in France) and when I heard that Michael Jackson was dead, I received a chock and my arm stood blocked in the air with my hairbrush in the hand - I was looking at myself in the mirror and told loudly "OH ! NO!!!" (my husband and my son were sleeping) - I never recall something so clearly than that moment - It will always be in my mind - I went to work but was unable to do anything, I spent the day on internet (fortunately my boss wasn't here!!), trying to understand what happened and looking at MJ's videos - It was a very bad day -
 
i Was feeling stressed because we had so much stuff to do before we'd see him at opening night...I was home and just packed bags for a long weekend on a dutch island together with my family when my sister called me that an ambulance went to Michaels house and that it looked serious...
(we are both huge fans), she came over to my place and watched the rest together...cardiac arrest...come...possibly dead...dead :((.

*sigh*

I didnt go to sleep that night (it was a bit before midnight when my sis called).
Went to the island as planned (with limited internet-access).
We had our own private 'ceremony' at the beach where we threw roses in the sea....me and my sister.
During that trip it felt surreal (still does)..
 
I was at an Anastacia concert in London when towards the end of the concert I got a text from my friend saying that Michael had died. I didnt believe it when I read it I thought he was joking with me so after the concert finished I called him up but still didnt believe him so I phoned my mum and asked her, she put on Sky News and it was true :( :( It took ages to sink in though......didnt believe it till I watched the funeral :( :(
 
that day was very strange for me.

I live in Hollywood and was going to school at UCLA. On my commute to school i pass by his house every day. and that day i thought to myself i wonder if he's in there and what he is doing. After class i was walking around campus with a friend not to far from the Ronald Regan Medical Center which is the UCLA hospital where Michael was taken. i heard several ambulances but thats normal. Around campus i started to hear that maybe michael jackson had been taken to the hospital people started to gather on the front side of the hospital but i didnt go. on my ride home i heard more reports on the radio while passing his house checked to see if anything was going on but didnt see anything. a while after i got home tmz was confirming that he had died.
the following day along a small wall just in front of his house were posters teddy bears flowers and pictures.

i lost hope when i heard cardiac arrest on the radio. im a pre med student at ucla and i know the survival rates of cardiac arrest especially given that he was not taken to the hospital immediately after. My dream is to work at the UCLA Regan hospital, and i know that if there was any chance of him surviving that hospital would have kept him alive.
 
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I was just walking out the door that morning!
To go to work when i saw it on the news!!
I believed that they where bringing him to hospital..at that stage!
I even told people around me that...later on i was devastated to hear that he was really gone!
My heart just broke at that moment..:(...
And i am still so sad about it.... i will never be the same....

 
well... it was late at night, and as we were returning to our home my mom suggested we spend the rest of the night watching Michael Jackson. Of course my and my sister agreed. Later, my sister went to her room and got online to check on any updates for MJ. What we didn't know was that she already knew he was taken to the hospital. My grandmother called my mom and told her to let my sister off the internet and have a good night sleep, because MJ was dead. My mom shrieked with complete disbelief. She hung up the phone and told me the news. I said "yeah yeah, MJ also had cancer, slept in an oxygen chamber, and is a child molester according to these tabloids"... but then she told me it's on CNN and I freaked out. I got my laptop and googled michael jackson death, my hands were shaking at the time. As soon as I saw the TMZ page I felt as if my heart stopped pumping. What made things even worse was my sister slamming her door open and screaming... yeah.. my heart literally stopped then... but it turned out to be just a bug in her room that's all -_-. She only heard he was taken to the hospital and nothing more. So I got the bug, but when I returned I found my mom hugging my sister and sobbing. My sister was still in disbelief. I quickly turned on CNN and that was that.. I felt as if the weight of the world fell on my shoulders, I felt completely numb, unable to move. I left my family in the room and went to the living room to watch the news by myself until my cousins came in... It took me 10 hours for the news to sink in... I was so sad i mean, I knew I admired this man so much but to actually feel THIS sad for him? wow... just wow... We really spent the night watching Michael Jackson after all :(
 
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