Some sources report that Jackson stopped breathing after the next injection of an anesthetic drug. Personal doctor who was nearby tried to make him an artificial respiration and caused ambulance. Doctors arrived in eight minutes and began resuscitation activities. They tried to launch the patient's heart on the road to the hospital, but unsuccessfully. There will be an autopsy today. Brother Jackson Jermain said that "in this difficult time for the family we ask the media to respect the right to our private life."
Near the hospital gathered hundreds of fans and relatives Michael people. People still can not believe it.
"We lost the genius and real ambassador of music," said Singer Justin Timberlake. Rapper Sean "Diddi" Combs said that Jackson taught him to "believe in miracles", and Velikif Gin from Fugees called the artist "God of Music". Britney Spears, in turn, thanked Jackson for "the inspiration that he brought her throughout his life." The director of the Thriller Clip John Landis celebrated the extraordinary talent of Jackson, adding that was happy to know him and work with him together. California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger in a special statement said that he grieves about death "one of the most influential and symbolic figures of the music industry." The head of state noted that, although Jackson's personal life there is "serious questions", he and his spouse with all the Californians "are shocked and saddened with his death." "I can't hold back tears. The world lost one of the best singers, but his music will live forever. My heart is now with his three children and other family members. God keep you God," summed up Madonna.