Michael Jackson is now dead at 50 years old. Why and how did Michael Jackson die? The King of Pop died in his home when he suffered a heart attack. MJ could not be revived despite the best efforts from rescue paramedics and he was brought to the nearby LA-area hospital where he was officially pronounced dead on arrival. Michael Jackson has died and passed away, and it is definite that his death will send shockwaves around the world, especially with fans who were rejoicing when MJ announced his last set of farewell concerts that were to be held in London next year, originally postponed from July this year.

Michael Jackson might have been despised during his later years due to a series of controversial and scandalous court cases against him that accused the pop star of being inappropriate in some situations. However, there is no denying that MJ is an icon in the pop world and a legend of music in his own right. Giving the world many great pop songs like “Beat It”, “Bad”, “Thriller”, Michael Jackson was also known as the consummate entertainer and professional (although the latter only during his most popular days before he gave way to strange behavior), delighting and thrilling the world and his fans with his dance moves, signature “Moonwalk”, unique singing style that had trademark howls and squeals that spawned so many copycats and impersonators down the years. It is rare not to have your American Idol auditions every year without someone coming up to do a Michael Jackson and wanting to be just like him. All have failed, because there is truly no one like MJ. However, he is now dead and the world will be a sadder place without him and his music.

Michael Jackson’s death will not mean the end of him though. There most certainly will be many memorials for him and in his name, commemorating his passing and his life’s work. In a mark of respect, the auction of MJ’s belongings, items and historic memorabilia have now been called off and should never be restarted unless his estate really needs the money to pay off his debts. It is definitely sad that although MJ is now dead, his debts will probably still need to be serviced and is a sad reminder that even if you have tons of money, you should never spend it carelessly. It could also now be possible that thousands of fans might flock to Bahrain which was the last official home of Jackson after he was sued and had to sell off his Neverland ranch.

Fans will also not get what they wanted in seeing Michael Jackson perform for the last time ever in history which was to be done next year in London, due to his death today. MJ was reportedly training and practicing hard for the run of 10 farewell concerts, which was so popular that tickets were sold out within four hours earlier this year in March when released. It might have been that age and poor health was catching on to the star and could have contributed to his collapse at home and subsequent death. We will never know but it is better to remember Michael Jackson’s legacy than to get too much into the mystery surrounding his passing.