Michael Jackson's death: 'Everyone is just crying'
Brian Oxman, a Jackson family attorney, spoke to reporters this afternoon outside the emergency room at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
“Everyone is just crying," Oxman said of the family. "I hugged Randy. He just cried. I hugged Jermaine. He just cried.”
“Michael is my friend, my compatriot,” Oxman said, his voice breaking. “The fans here – they loved this man. I loved this man.”
Oxman said all the family was at the hospital, except father Joe Jackson, who was on his way. Oxman described the family as heartbroken.
“The hurt is overwhelming,” said Oxman, one of Jackson’s attorneys in his 2005 molestation trial. “There’s never been anyone like Michael Jackson. I was with Michael at the darkest hour of his life when these charges were made, which I knew were false.”
-- Carla Hall in Westwood
We will miss you Michael!,..Your Music,Talent and inspiration will live on forever,...as will you,..!!
Posted by: Steve Webb | June 25, 2009 at 06:11 PM
I LOVE YOU MICHEAL JACKSON I WAS GOING TO SEE YOU IN LONDON BUT NOW I AM SADDENED.
YOU WILL BE THE ONLY KING OF POP I LOVE YOU MICHEAL JACKSON REST IN HEAVEN THOUGHTS AND PRAYER FOR YOU
Posted by: eric | June 25, 2009 at 06:14 PM
Thank you Michael for the music, R.I.P.
and I, "NEVER CAN SAY GOODBYE "
Posted by: Lily Luna | June 25, 2009 at 06:20 PM
From Argentina we will miss U Mike!!!!
Posted by: DaBest | June 25, 2009 at 06:26 PM
you will be missed .. i grew up losstening to your music my fav orite was moonwalker the movie
Posted by: rebecca vallecillio | June 25, 2009 at 06:29 PM
Michael,
Rest in peace. You inspired and brought joy to many.
Posted by: Papa Joe | June 25, 2009 at 06:36 PM
Its a sad day for all. I remember seeing Michael and his brothers when they had their very first concert at at The Forum here in LA. I have followed his career for years later. It saddens me that the media and the public for the most part yapping at his heels for years behind all the allegations that he was never found guilty on,I never thought for one second that he committed these acts. Some of the people in my neighborhood are extremely stupid and ignorant as well as being insensitive,they are still holding that mess over his head instead of mourning this man's death. What is our society coming to. Michale RIP.
Posted by: Joe H | June 25, 2009 at 06:36 PM
our english class is going to miss michael jackson .. especially kirsty shes really upset..
we will miss you lots!
love you jack!
Posted by: lou | June 25, 2009 at 06:41 PM
I pray for Michael and his family. I saw Michael perform at Gleason Parrk in Gary., when he was 5 or 6 years old. I was born and raised in Gary, Ind also. He was and will always be the world's BEST Singer Dancer and Entertainer.I will always love Michael and listen to his music. My heartfelt sympathy to his family. God Bless and rest in peace. Sincerely, Marilyn
Posted by: Marilyn | June 25, 2009 at 06:42 PM
Michael Jackson took everyone by surprise with his sudden
and unexpected death. A musical legend who left his mark
on the music world and will be missed by many world-wide.
Posted by: Jairo Parra | June 25, 2009 at 06:43 PM
MJ "lived" from 1976 to 1989 -- created by his handlers for an adoring public demanding that he perform like the child singer he was in the 60's. Doesn't that make all of us kind of sick? Putting pressure on a young man to remain prepubescent in order to sell more records was a sound marketing strategy that made a lot of cash for a lot of people, including MJ.
Certainly sad, but still a fascinating thing to watch as it played itself out. There is absolutely no doubt the psychologico-surgeco- chemico stress was bearing down on him for his final 25 years. The laws of nature will always win in the end.
Posted by: Tom | June 25, 2009 at 06:51 PM
u wer da best we all love u
alfi ra7fa 3alak ya man
Posted by: bas | June 25, 2009 at 07:52 PM
I was just thinking about how much I miss Micheals music and was thinking of how he might be doing and its sad that its come to this but they say death is a part of life and maybe now he can spend his life along with God and be away from the dark and embrace the light.
Posted by: Kerri | June 25, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Jackson family we are all thing of you at this sad day
Michael we love you.
Posted by: Sarah Gilroy | June 25, 2009 at 09:37 PM
RIP my icon.....i will forever love you....the greatest entertainer of all time...you are the reason i started to pursue music...you've inspired me..my prayers go out to the fam.
Posted by: Rosemary | June 25, 2009 at 10:59 PM
R.I.P Michael Jackson forever <3
A true legend. You are an inspiration. Your life was a very long and complex journey. You went through a lot of hype, the crap from the media and criticism from the public and haters (I swear, they are part of the damages and they should not be forgiven. Those ignorant turds only want to destroy others through pure jealously and stupidity). I cant believe you had to go through all that crap. We are proud that you have had pulled it through, and working hard on your comeback.
Our prayers go to Michaels family and friends.
M.J 4eva
Posted by: katie | June 25, 2009 at 11:00 PM
from India, after watching some of his vids, i became a fan of him. persons like him born '1 in a million' . and ppl, i wud like to tell u: ppl misunderstud him, but he never misunderstud .thats y he embraced Islam. never beleve the lies of media.learn Islam.come to the way of cat stevens& michael jackson.pray 4 u all.
Posted by: shameem | June 25, 2009 at 11:25 PM
I cannot believe this to be true but I know it is. I have followed his whole career as I know many others have. I always loved him and his music. And to believe he was just getting back to what he loved. He will be singing in heaven now!! We will miss you.
Posted by: Mary | June 25, 2009 at 11:38 PM
i live in south Africa and i can tell you the whole nation is in mourning, to us this day will be remembered as a celebration of all his work in the music industry, he came, he saw and conquered and left a mark in all our lives, he will be remembered by all fan or not, Michael was an exception one of a kind human being, let him take his tittle with, cause no one could take it from him when he was alive. may you rest in peace king of pop....
Posted by: sally | June 25, 2009 at 11:56 PM
I miss you so much already. I hope you're in a better place now. This world wasn't good enough for you anyways, Michael. I'll always love you. Rest in peace.
Posted by: Cyanide | June 26, 2009 at 12:08 AM
May this angel of music finally rest in peace. He has given us all so much and never been granted the simple pleasure of an ordinary life. He has always inspired and saddened me. RIP Michael Jackson, King Of Pop.
Posted by: Tim in NYC | June 26, 2009 at 12:15 AM
I grew up aping the Man. He is a DNA apart... he was and will always be cherished for the rest of my life. I still hold on to many of his badges, song books & even as they played over the TV a few of his tracks you could not help but move a finger or a toe to step up the dance mood. We love u MJ and we pray for your soul : Rest in peace. & THANK YOU for making me win an award in College : by quoting your very verses on Black & White. U meant & always will mean a lot to this generation & the many generations to come.
Posted by: Kenyir Olga | June 26, 2009 at 01:15 AM
Michael will be missed by many. I love you Michael and hope you rest in peace. I will still dance to THRILLER. Thank You for every great song.
Posted by: Terri from NY | June 26, 2009 at 01:28 AM
A true star, the King of Pop, gone too soon. Shine in heaven, Michael. RIP.
Posted by: Ryan | June 26, 2009 at 04:34 AM
My unborn children will someday hear "michael Jackson"... if that's not leaving a legacy i dont know what is.
Posted by: BrianUSA | June 26, 2009 at 04:44 AM
Whether you believe the hype or the accusations over the man's life in recent times or not, is not the issue.
He shaped the world's look on music, in all its various forms, his talent for seeing through the eyes
of a child, with wonderment is a testament to whom he was, in his death millions will mourn the loss,
he should be admired for his talent and for his innovation. Through this man we all learned to see the world
as a wonderous place, even in the darker sides of life and love. To his family I mourn the loss of
a talented son, brother and father. To his fans we lost a father, a child, a magician, an illusionist, one
of the greatest storytellers we shall ever know. His life was still his to live, who are we to judge.
Long live the memory of Michael.
Posted by: Looney Bin Jim | June 26, 2009 at 08:50 AM
From TUNISIA.. We will miss you.
RIP Michael.
Posted by: mhadheb | June 26, 2009 at 09:15 AM
dude i was shocked it felt like i was the one dieing my heart was just ripped out but im his daughter and just seeing him drop right in front of me and im not lyin :( i miss my dad
Posted by: cant tell | June 26, 2009 at 02:34 PM
He is not dead ,Its just that his body is not anymore in this world, As long as this World exists HE WILL LIVE.
Mercy on Your Soul Michael,
Love you.
SAMIR
MACEDONIA, EUROPE.
Posted by: Samir | June 26, 2009 at 04:23 PM
micheal jackson will be missed forever he inspired me and my cousins to become singers his songs was great his dance was he is so funny and cute i love jackson 5 prayers goes to him and his family and fans we will see you one day R.I.P micheal jackson your songs spoke to me
Posted by: Tayler101 | June 26, 2009 at 07:06 PM
i didn't belived the press he wouldn't do that i love your c.d's i could cry i just don't want to cause i know he in a better place with no pain and people talking about him
Posted by: Tayler101 | June 26, 2009 at 07:09 PM
i had always dreamed of being able to see michael jackson perform on stage since i was a kid. i did not have the opportunity to see his concert when he went on tour to my country because of the lack of money. i would stay up all night just to watch his interviews on tv , to get inspired by his dedication to his art, to his career, to his family, to the children and to the world. i never believed even once, any of the allegations about him. i guess because that was how convinced i am that he is a genuinely good person. i adored him with all my heart. now that he is gone, my dream of seeing him will never be realized but i will never stop listening to his music because i know that he will forever live in his legacy, his songs. i will surely miss him. may he rest in peace.
Posted by: joy urcia | June 26, 2009 at 07:30 PM
GOD BLESS U ...
Posted by: RAJAT | June 26, 2009 at 11:36 PM
U WILL LIVE IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER.....THANKS FOR GIVING YOUR MUSIC TO THE WHOLE WORLD..THE WHOLE WORLD IS CRYING IN ONE VOICE .....IT COULD ONLY BE AN ANGEL SUCH AS YOU .TO UNITE THE WHOLE WORLD IN ONCE VOICE..GOD BLESS ...
Posted by: PRASHANT | June 26, 2009 at 11:42 PM
as i sit here and look at all the media hear michaels music and see all the people who mourn him (including me) i can't help but cry my heart is hurting that i may have never met personally but felt like i knew him because he gave so much love to the world and his fans that i feel i had a close bond with him...as i sit here writing this i cry in memory of a man that deserved so much an icon of the decades that can never be replaced. i was born in the 80's so i had the pleasure of growing up to some of his best music to name a few thriller, bad, the way you make me feel, black and white, we are the world ... i can go on and on...i am proud to have gotten a chance to be part of the life of michael jackson who is gone too soon as is called one of his songs ...gone to soon was a song he sang to a little boy named ryan who was dying of aids....it killed michael inside when ryan died,as did it hurt michael very much in the passing of james brown another great musician....i am overwhellmed by this passing it has affected me and my family dearly... michael is was and always will be a legend ... my heart goes out to the jackson family for they are the ones that suffer most from this untimely death of one of the best singers and the only king of pop in the world....my heart goes out also to his 3 children whom had a wonderful and loving father....may he be sitting beside the lord in heaven....michael u may b gone but u will never be forgotten for your life and music will live on in each and everyone of us (your family and fans) your legacy and story will still be talked about your music still heard for generations to come...thank you for giving so much of yourself to us and now your in a much bettter place where noone could falsely accuse you of something or mistreat you in anyway....i wish i could of gotten the chance to go to meet you in person but destiny thought otherwise.... goodbye may you be waiting at heavens gates for all of us to be able to see you again...R.I.P michael i love you 1958-2009
Posted by: jenn | June 27, 2009 at 04:19 AM
as if i didn't say enough already
MICHAEL JACKSON
1958-2009
U WILL BE FOREVER MISSED
U WILL LIVE THRU YOUR MUSIC
THANK YOU SOOO MUCH FOR BEING APART OF
THIS WORLD
I LVOE YOU MICHAEL
Posted by: jennifer | June 27, 2009 at 04:32 AM
THE KING OF MUSIC, AND KING NEVER DIE,
KINGS LIVE 4 EVER,
R.I.P M.J
WITH SORROW
FROM K O S O V O,
Posted by: rema | June 27, 2009 at 01:01 PM
my dad was the first one to tell me that Michael died. i was like "Michael who?" he said "Michael Jackson" and i'm like "WHAT?!!"
i was shocked. i couldn't even believe it. i just stared at the television screen, saying "Oh, my God..."
it's a hell of a loss. everyone's still hurting 3 days later. you know, it's funny how for some people 3 days can feel like 3 years.
my late mother was the one that introduced me to his music. i find myself watching his "Thriller" music video every day now and, well, life's gonna seem really different without Michael Jackson around. May you rest in peace, Mr. Jackson, and my condolences to your family and fans.
Posted by: Malik Roberts | June 28, 2009 at 04:25 PM
my heart is cringing inside for a person i have never met personally. you see, Michael healed the world, when you listen to his music..you feel good.now that he's physically gone, every time i see his face or listen to his music, i just weep; because i know we will never get anything new or unique from his talent anymore. we just have to appreciate and cherish the gift he has given us all throughout his life..he was truly a sweet,charitable, genuine, and funny person. the scrutiny media put him through was totally unnecessary and disrespectful...i feel bad for him, for all the pain he was put through. However, he is surely a legend and will never be forgotten because of the good he has done for humanity in many ways...Its sad how many people look at the negative side of his life (which mostly isn't true) rather than the positive side of what he had done. I PRAY For his family,children, and close friends. RIP MICHAEL JACKSON...THE ONE AND ONLY MOONWALKIN' KING OF POP...
Posted by: F.T. | June 29, 2009 at 11:15 PM
sorry if this has been said before...
i think that all this sadness and hurt has some part in the guilt we have for...
taking his presence here for granted,
for the doubts we have had,
any unkind words we might have said about him,
and the lack of expressing ourselves...WHILE HE WAS STILL ALIVE...and now as he lays to rest in peace,
it is us (myself included) who is no longer at rest for the regret in our deepest souls
Rest in Peace Michael Jackson...
Posted by: sad girl | July 03, 2009 at 03:01 AM
i will realy miss him alot
Posted by: mj225 | July 07, 2009 at 01:14 PM
i love him
Posted by: mj225 | July 07, 2009 at 01:14 PM
im cyring now
Posted by: mj225 | July 07, 2009 at 01:15 PM
i wish iv could have seen him in real life i will miss you Micheal
Posted by: mj225 | July 07, 2009 at 01:17 PM
we will make the world a better place
Posted by: mj225 | July 07, 2009 at 01:18 PM
love you i miss you i will love you your music like every one else in the world london, america ,china ,anartica ,afrca and every one else love you Micheal.
Posted by: mj225 | July 07, 2009 at 01:24 PM
this is so sad .
Posted by: Nicole | October 22, 2009 at 08:08 AM
i miss micheal jackson dearly and i am 11 years old i cant stop crying
Posted by: kenya sister | November 25, 2009 at 07:12 PM
i am a young girl who is crying like im in the jacksoon family i love micheal jackson and now he is finally happy in heaven looking down on all of us i love u micheal jackson like a father i never met
Posted by: kenya sister | November 25, 2009 at 07:15 PM