“May Allah be with you Michael”

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Calling him the King of Pop, Jermaine Jackson provided details of a desperate 90-minute attempt to revive Michael Jackson, who died at age 50 on Thursday.

In a statement issued to reporters, Jackson said the attempts to save Michael began at his home where his personal physician was present when he stopped breathing. The effort was then continued by ambulance personnel as he was driven to UCLA Medical Centre in Los Angeles.

“My brother, the legendary king of pop, Michael Jackson, passed away on Thursday, June 25, at 2.26 pm,” said Jermaine Jackson.

“It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of his death is unknown until the results of the autopsy are known,” he added.

“The personal physician who was with him at the time attempted to resuscitate my brother, as did paramedics who transported him to the hospital,” said Jermaine who was the first member of the famous Jackson family to speak to the media after the star’s death.

“Upon arriving at the hospital at approximately 1.14 pm, a team of doctors, including emergency physicians and cardiologists, attempted to resuscitate him for a period of one hour and they were unsuccessful.

“Our family requests that the media please respect our privacy during this tough time, and may Allah be with you Michael.” said Jermaine.

Ticket agents will begin refunding more than $80 million worth of tickets to fans who had paid for Jackson’s London tour which was to start at the O2 arena in July.

Jackson’s body was taken to the coroner’s office where an autopsy will be conducted. There was no word when a cause of death will be announced.

A Tribute to the King of Pop.

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