Michael Jackson Dies at 50

LOS ANGELES – Michael Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the "King of Pop" and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50. Jackson died at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles. Ed Winter, the assistant chief coroner for Los Angeles County, confirmed his office had been notified of the death and would handle the investigation.

Michael Jackson dies at age 50! I grew up with three main celebrities that practically raised me outside of my parents. Because my dad worked so many hours; I like many other kids looked to celebrities for our influence.

Michael Jackson Dies at 50