R.I.P. Jacko

If this is the first thing you are reading in the morning or wherever with a stern disbelieving look in your eyes, I must sigh and say its true. Across the country, a wave of emotional outburst was recorded as word spread that Michael Jackson had collapsed and died on Thursday. Michael Jackson was rushed to the hospital, a fire department official told the Los Angeles Times.

Capt. Steve Ruda said Thursday that Jackson was not breathing when Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics responded to a call at his Los Angeles home about 12:30 p.m. We have managed to pull out a series of breaking news on that ranging from the first shock to his memorium where thousands of fans have gathered already.

• LA Times: Michael Jackson hospitalized in LA; fire department says singer not breathing
• Michael Jackson in coma, says report
• Singer Michael Jackson is dead: Reports (Second Lead)
• Pop star Michael Jackson’s sudden death at age 50 stuns fans across the nation
• Hundreds gather in front of Michael Jackson’s childhood home in Gary, Ind.
• Selected Discography for Michael Jackson