Michael Jackson has passed away. We at InTheNews.co.za are saddened by this tragic news and we would like to pass on our condolences to the Jackson family for the loss of arguably the greatest pop entertainer of all time.

Paramedics were called to Jackson’s Beverly Hills home at about midday yesterday (Thursday) after he stopped breathing. He was pronounced dead two hours later at the UCLA medical centre. It is believed that Michael suffered a cardiac arrest. Jackson was due to perform a couple of concerts in the UK from July13.

You either hated or loved Michael Jackson but there is no denying how talented he was. I think anyone who is into music will know who Michael Jackson is, even if you are not a music fan, I am sure you knew about the legend. Who can ever forget classic songs like Bad, Thriller, Lady Diana, the list is endless or the ‘Moon Walk’? Many artists today have tried to come onto the scene and emulate Michael Jackson but they have not come close, that is just how talented the man was.

RIP Michael Jackson, our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.