Michael Jackson on his deathbed?
Rumors, accusations and denials are swirling around that the King of Pop is deadly ill and needs a lung transplant to survive.
The possibly fatal ailment affecting Michael Jackson is a genetic condition called alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which according to WebMD.com "can't shut down certain enzymes that attack bacteria and inflammatory cells. As a result, those can attack the lungs, resulting in emphysema."
Jackson's condition was first reported in an interview with author Ian Halperin in Britain's Sunday Express. "He also has emphysema and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, which his doctors have had a lot of trouble stopping," Halperin told the paper. "It's the bleeding that's the most problematic part. It could kill him."
Halperin also said that Jackson "can barely speak. Also, the vision in his left eye is 95 percent gone."
A Jackson spokesman this morning denied all the health rumors, saying the singer was fine and working in the studio -- and plans a world tour in the near future.
"Mr. Jackson is in fine health, and finalizing negotiations with a major entertainment company and television network for both a world tour and a series of specials and appearances," Dr. Tohme Tohme told E! Online. (Whatever you say, Tohme Tohme.)
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Posted by: janasia | October 24, 2009 at 05:11 PM
how dare you people talk about michael jackson if i find who ever that is talking about michael jackson you will be sorry for what you said because i do not play that mess so you better get straight before i get it straight and you will not like when i get it straight with you so fix your attitude because me and paris will hurt you for real so who ever had mean comments you better go back and change your comment now or i will hurt you badly and i am serious i do not tell lies when i am serious honestly and you got till the count of three one...two...three if i come back and see a mean comment on this page you will get hurt really really really really really bad!
Posted by: janasia | October 24, 2009 at 05:07 PM
MAY THE LORD BLESS US. I LOVE MICHAEL JACKSON I FEEL SICK IN ME WHEN I HARD ABOUT HIS DEAD. LET THE LORD HAVE MERCY UPON HIM FOR THE EVIL THAT HE DID. MAY HIS SOUL REST IN PEACE AMEN. AND MAY THE LORD HAVE GUIDE OVER HIS CHILDRENS.
Posted by: Addison | August 11, 2009 at 05:32 PM
R.I.P michael you will always be remembered and never forgoten you are the best singer and dancer you will always be in my heart you are a legend and you will live on forever !!!!!!!!!
Posted by: shelby | July 10, 2009 at 01:31 PM
R.I,P MICHAEL WE WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU
Posted by: teresa | July 10, 2009 at 01:16 PM
I love you Michael Jackson. you will always be in my heart and many others as well. R.I.P Michael Jackson
Posted by: latoya | July 07, 2009 at 04:27 PM
I love you Michael Jackson. you will always be in my heart and many others as well. R.I.P Michael Jackson
Posted by: latoya | July 07, 2009 at 04:27 PM
thats ok jackson
Posted by: jaylin henderson | July 02, 2009 at 10:37 PM
Music is dad.....oh god y u not take my life and save him???????????????
Posted by: Hiranya | July 02, 2009 at 10:30 AM
Music is dad.....oh god y u not take my life and save him???????????????
Posted by: Hiranya | July 02, 2009 at 10:30 AM
its really sad he died he lived being brown and white and dont aquse him of that i wrote rip jackson
Posted by: pedro villa | July 01, 2009 at 04:39 PM
its really sad he died he lived being brown and white and dont aquse him of that i wrote rip jackson
Posted by: pedro villa | July 01, 2009 at 04:39 PM
The trolls just keep coming.....
Posted by: Terri | June 30, 2009 at 01:43 PM
rest in peace and i will alway keep playin music and keepin u in ours hearts ...people can be so cruel god bless u and your family
Posted by: deborha | June 30, 2009 at 01:13 PM
rest in peace and i will alway keep playin music and keepin u in ours hearts ...people can be so cruel god bless u and your family
Posted by: deborha | June 30, 2009 at 01:13 PM
He's dead was so painful and sad, I was suprise that he attending the church of satan. is God know maybe he will be in heaven or hell.may he soul rest in peace.
Posted by: Vivian | June 29, 2009 at 01:34 PM
He's dead was so painful and sad, I was suprise that he attending the church of satan. is God know maybe he will be in heaven or hell.may he soul rest in peace.
Posted by: Vivian | June 29, 2009 at 01:34 PM
I wished all micheal J family, a good health. may God see them through. Amen
Posted by: Vivian | June 29, 2009 at 01:25 PM
To all Nigerian may soul rest in peace.
Posted by: Vivian | June 29, 2009 at 01:17 PM
He's death so painful, and sad, if micheal J is a christain and he believe in God he would have die. about is condition I was so peting for him.may he soul rest in perfect peace.posted by vivian
Posted by: Vivian | June 29, 2009 at 01:14 PM
He's death so painful, and sad, if micheal J is a christain and he believe in God he would have die. about is condition I was so peting for him.may he soul rest in perfect peace.posted by vivian
Posted by: Vivian | June 29, 2009 at 01:14 PM
I ALWAYS LOVED YOU MICHAEL AND ALWAYS WILL. I THINK YOU WILL LIVE ON IN YOUR FANS. HATERS BEWARE.
Posted by: CHERRY | June 29, 2009 at 05:16 AM
I HAVE NEVER LIKED MICHAEL JACKSON. HE WAS MESSED UP.BUT I DONT BELIEVE HES DEAD NO MATTER WHAT ANYONE SAYS
Posted by: moonwalker | June 29, 2009 at 05:10 AM
It is sad Micheal Jackson dead but why should he get the credit for creating The Moonwalk . I read and saw Bill Bailey 1955 did THE MOONWALK on his Show on a video program on you tube
Posted by: bill | June 28, 2009 at 07:35 PM
i don't think he'll die,,,,,,,,i am so sad
Posted by: andy | June 28, 2009 at 02:07 PM
I dont beleive it dat micheal jackson is dead,i mean we talk about something last 4days,well is one thing to live a good life and die jackson has the spirit of luv in him that's why i say should rest in perfect PEACE.
Posted by: Promise nweke | June 28, 2009 at 04:53 AM
A great icon has passed on, where do we start from now? Its quite an heart break. Michael,you've been a mentor. Guilty of all aligations or not, i will continue 2 love you. You've craved your history in the heart of men. Sleep on my super star. Emma obeto
Posted by: Emmanuel | June 27, 2009 at 09:29 PM
Oh micheal u re talented so much that the whole world knowz dat u made so much impact in the whole wideworld.i luv u so much dat i cant indure it all i peaceboy want say is let any idiot say what ever they want to say all i knw is did nothing luv u micheal rest in peace, BYEEEEEE4U
Posted by: Promise nweke | June 27, 2009 at 04:59 PM
Oh micheal u re talented so much that the whole world knowz dat u made so much impact in the whole wideworld.i luv u so much dat i cant indure it all i peaceboy want say is let any idiot say what ever they want to say all i knw is did nothing luv u micheal rest in peace, BYEEEEEE4U
Posted by: Promise nweke | June 27, 2009 at 04:50 PM
JESUS LOVES HE LOVES HE LOVES EVRY ONE HE LOVES MICHAEL JACKSON TOO.
ONLY IN HIS PRESENCE THEIR IS FULNESS OF JOY. I wish if anyone stood for michael jackson and prayed for him..
I WISH HEARTFULLY THAT HE BE IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS AND HIS BURIAL BE AN GODLY EXAMPLE TO ALL HID FANS AND WORLD.
INDIA
Posted by: MANOHAR.K.V | June 27, 2009 at 04:46 PM
JESUS LOVES HE LOVES HE LOVES EVRY ONE HE LOVES MICHAEL JACKSON TOO.
ONLY IN HIS PRESENCE THEIR IS FULNESS OF JOY. I wish if anyone stood for michael jackson and prayed for him..
I WISH HEARTFULLY THAT HE BE IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS AND HIS BURIAL BE AN GODLY EXAMPLE TO ALL HID FANS AND WORLD.
INDIA
Posted by: MANOHAR.K.V | June 27, 2009 at 04:46 PM
JESUS LOVES HE LOVES HE LOVES EVRY ONE HE LOVES MICHAEL JACKSON TOO.
ONLY IN HIS PRESENCE THEIR IS FULNESS OF JOY. I wish if anyone stood for michael jackson and prayed for him..
I WISH HEARTFULLY THAT HE BE IN THE PRESENCE OF JESUS AND HIS BURIAL BE AN GODLY EXAMPLE TO ALL HID FANS AND WORLD.
INDIA
Posted by: MANOHAR.K.V | June 27, 2009 at 04:46 PM
hi michel gggggggggggggoooooooooooooooodddddddddddddddd is with you and me all ways ggggooooooooooddddddd bbbbbblllllllleeeeesssssssssssssssss yyyyyyyyooooooooouuuuuuuuuuuuu. hands of michel you rockez the world hero .the boss of the world goes to the dance king michel jackson
Posted by: abhishek | June 27, 2009 at 12:56 PM
You are pathetic. You support a child abuser.
Posted by: Elaina | June 27, 2009 at 11:50 AM
YOUR STRENGTH,YOUR COURAGE TO CHANGE A PIECE OF THE WORLD,YOUR TALENT WILL ALWAYS PLAY A SONG IN MY HEART. I SHED MY TEARS TO THEE ,FOR ONCE AGAIN "GOD" HAS TAKEN ANOTHER PART OF ME....REST IN PEACE MY #1 IDOL...*MICHEAL JACKSON*. LOVIN U FOREVER K.BRADLEY
Posted by: KANDY BRADLEY | June 27, 2009 at 11:46 AM
i LOVE YOU MICHEAL YOU ARE THE REASON WHY OTHERS CAME TO LIGHT I HOPE TO SEE YOU IN HEAVEN WITH GOD ALMIGHTY YOU'VE BEEN A SAINT HERE ON EARTH AND SO YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE BROTHER AND FRIEND MICHEAL I LOVE YOU
Posted by: EBENEZER OHUNYON AKIMIENEN | June 27, 2009 at 11:03 AM
i LOVE YOU MICHEAL YOU ARE THE REASON WHY OTHERS CAME TO LIGHT I HOPE TO SEE YOU IN HEAVEN WITH GOD ALMIGHTY YOU'VE BEEN A SAINT HERE ON EARTH AND SO YOU WILL CONTINUE TO BE BROTHER AND FRIEN MICHEAL I LOVE YOU
Posted by: EBENEZER OHUNYON AKIMIENEN | June 27, 2009 at 10:56 AM
Alberta - DEAL WITH IT. Your idol abused and molested children. I bet you supported Chris Brown too. What about actually getting a life outside of hero worship?
Posted by: Terrina | June 27, 2009 at 01:58 AM
i LOVE Micheal Jackson!!! rest in peace Micheal Jackson!!!:( I LOVE YOU MICHEAL JACKSON!!! KISS KISS =KISS
Posted by: desiree harper | June 26, 2009 at 09:00 PM
hey micheal you was cute black u was cute white it dosent matter god still loved u no matta wat u did just because a person di something doesnt mean they have to be hated
Posted by: ne~ne | June 26, 2009 at 08:11 PM
sob hes sob the best sob ever
Posted by: Snubbles42 | June 26, 2009 at 07:07 PM
oh my god hes dead
Posted by: Snubbles42 | June 26, 2009 at 07:07 PM
i am sick and tried of people hateing on micheal!! he is soo talented and hes not a child molestor ether (god) how would you people like it if one of your family menbers died and we all make rude comments and called them a child molestor or said they didnt have talent!!!!!!! i am sick of it all i read most of these comments and some of they are soo sweet and some are rude,childish comments and hahaha to all of the rude poeple how is rude about micheals death soo i hope that you guys lose someone speial in your life and then i will make rude comments about them(GOD!!!)REST IN PEACE MICHEAL JACKSON!!!!
Posted by: Alberta | June 26, 2009 at 04:39 PM
i will always rember you!!! you are such a great guy and soo very talented!! when i grow upp i want too be a singer just like you!!! i will missed you and i wont greve but i will rejoys i love you micheal; rest in peace!!!!
Posted by: Alberta | June 26, 2009 at 04:22 PM
R.I.P Micheal Jackson
Posted by: micheal jackson fan #1 | June 26, 2009 at 03:42 PM
WE ALL GOING 2 MISS MICHAEL JACKSON MY GOD REST N PEACE LOVE BRITTNEY
Posted by: BRITTNEY WRIGHT | June 26, 2009 at 02:02 PM
He is not with God now - Heaven does not accept child molestors.
Posted by: Trini | June 26, 2009 at 11:15 AM
hahahahahahahaha he's dead
Posted by: sarah | June 26, 2009 at 10:42 AM
Hey Michael Jackson.....i luuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu.............n my bro is the biggeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeessssssssssssssssssstttttttttttttttttt Fan of urz....[:(]plzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz come back.....as Michael Jackson only....[:(]
Posted by: Sree Poornima | June 26, 2009 at 10:25 AM
we love our king of pop
Posted by: boys and girls | June 26, 2009 at 09:56 AM