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Jackson Autopsy Reveals “No Foul Play,” Cause of Death Unknown

6/26/09, 6:53 pm EST

Photo: Ralston/AFP

The Los Angeles Coroners Office held a press conference today to announce that Michael Jackson’s autopsy revealed no indications of foul play of evidence of physical trauma. However the cause of death cannot be determined until a toxicology report and other tests are completed in four to six weeks, a spokesperson for the Coroners Office said. He also confirmed that Jackson had been taking unspecified prescription medications. The autopsy lasted an estimated three hours, the norm for cases like these, the spokesperson said. Jackson’s body will be released to his family at approximately 6 p.m. PT tonight.

(Check out Rolling Stone’s essential Michael Jackson coverage: photos, interviews and more.)

As Rolling Stone reported earlier, the Los Angeles Police Department is still searching for Jackson’s personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray, who was with the singer when he fell unconscious, according to the person who made the 911 phone call requesting an ambulance to Jackson’s home. Murray’s car was seen being towed away from Jackson’s Los Angeles residence by the LAPD, who believed that the automobile might contain “medications pertinent to the investigation.” An LAPD detective added the police wanted to interview Murray regarding Jackson’s death.

According to the Los Angeles Times, Dr. Murray, a cardiologist from Texas, was hired by AEG Live, the concert promoter that undertook the production of Jackson’s planned This Is It! run of concerts at London’s O2 Arena. Jackson’s adviser Dr. Tohme Tohme told the Times Murray was brought to Los Angeles by AEG Live less than two weeks ago and that the physician had planned to accompany Jackson and the production to London next week. Jackson first met Murray when the doctor treated the singer for a cold last year in Las Vegas.

“I don’t know the exact arrangements, but AEG paid [Murray] and he was going to go with [Jackson on tour],” Tohme said. The LAT adds that Murray has a history of money problems stemming from three judgments filed against his company Global Cardiovascular Associates, totaling $435,000.

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Teresa | 6/26/2009, 9:34 pm EST

Im sorry for the family i have always loved all of the jacksons He will be missed and he was loved.. I ask God too give the rest of the family peace.God Bless All The Family.My prayers aqre with you.

Ronald | 6/26/2009, 11:50 pm EST

i will missed u michael, but your songs and goodness will still alive forever. The angel of God guide your soul to the kingdom of heaven.

Annalise | 6/27/2009, 1:29 am EST

RIP MICHAEL…we will always love you no matter what

Allison | 6/27/2009, 1:31 am EST

Michael you will always be my favorite musician of all time!!! I still cant believe that you have left us!!!May peace come to your family in this rough time. Michael you are in a better place now singing and dancing, and doing everything you loved to do!! God is taking care of you!!!You will definately be missed and forever be remembered!!!!I love you Michael.

Tonny | 6/27/2009, 2:37 am EST

Michael, your true dedication to your art…the hardwork, persistence, and creativity had inspired me to find my maximum potential and reach my goals in life. I pray to God that He will welcome you in His heavenly kingdom and may He give the rest of the family peace.

clarizze | 6/27/2009, 3:48 am EST

michael jackson is my idol

clarizze | 6/27/2009, 3:49 am EST

michael jackson is my idol

DoctorB | 6/27/2009, 4:40 am EST

GUESS GOD WILL FINALLY LEARN TO MOONWALK.
RIP MJ

al rose | 6/27/2009, 8:58 am EST

michael will always be an icon and an inspiration to many…you will never be forgotten..RIP!

tina | 6/27/2009, 9:33 am EST

I grew up with Michael’s music. When I was a teenager he was on my wall…His music was the soundtrack of my life….The world will not be the same God has taken a great talent…He is singing and dancing with the angels!!!

gopal | 6/27/2009, 9:46 am EST

never ever i will get the dancer in life.

Musical Jenius | 6/27/2009, 10:08 am EST

What a true American tragedy. An original genius at once loved and hated that left an undeniable mark on music and culture. The Ascent, the peak, the descent, the untimely death. Sad.

Todd | 6/27/2009, 12:01 pm EST

Absolutely loved MJ as a kid (still love some tunes) but man he was def. a freaky man. A KID toucher. Just shows money and fame dont mean nuttin.

Kathy | 6/27/2009, 12:13 pm EST

Michael you have found internal peace, I will miss you alot. I pray for you and your family and expecially the kids. Your music will live forever. I know your playing beautiful for God today. All my prayers Kathy

dalisha | 6/27/2009, 12:20 pm EST

Michael jackson was my favorite he was a legacy,legend,and he will always be remebered.he was my idol,I will always love hm and his music,alll my prayers goes to his family and his children
Love always~godd bless you

aquilia | 6/27/2009, 12:25 pm EST

A lengend that died tooo early will be missed by all

~godd bless his family

Deborah | 6/27/2009, 12:33 pm EST

We have lost a legend and he will be greatly missed. We will always love him. My prayers will go to his family and children.

Deborah | 6/27/2009, 12:38 pm EST

We have lost a legend that will be greatly missed. I hope for the best of his children.

renee b | 6/27/2009, 2:43 pm EST

my prayers are with you and your family we love you michael your the icon in my hart.i wood like to say this. it is called the difference.i got up early one morning and rushed right into the day,i had so much to accomplish that i didn’t have time to pray.problems just tumbled around me,and heavier came each task. why doesn’t god help me?i wondered. he answered, “you didn’t ask.”I wanted to see joy and beauty,but.the day toiled on,gray and bleak;i wondered why God didn’t show me. he said, but you didn’t seek”. i tried to come into god’s presence’. i used all my keys at the lock. god gently and lovingly chided,”my child,you didn’t knock”.i woke up early this morning. and paused before entering the day;ihad so much to accomplish that i had to take time to pray.I love you god bless from renee brundage

renee b | 6/27/2009, 2:53 pm EST

my prayers are with you and your family we love you michael your the icon in hart.i wood like to say this. it is called the difference.i got up early one morning and rushed right into the day,i had so much to accomplish that i didn’t have time to pray.problems just tumbled around me,and heavier came each task. why doesn’t god help me?i wondered. he answered, “you didn’t ask.”I wanted to see joy and beauty,but.the day toiled on,gray and bleak;i wondered why God didn’t show me. he said, but you didn’t seek”. i tried to come into god’s presence’. i used all my keys at the lock. god gently and lovingly chided,”my child,you didn’t knock”.i woke up early this morning. and paused before entering the day;ihad so much to accomplish that i had to take time to pray.I love you god bless from renee brundage

mars | 6/27/2009, 3:48 pm EST

micheal jackson overindulgent,overhyped,overbe aring, overrated, and finally,just over. I will not miss him.
mars

paulina | 6/27/2009, 4:52 pm EST

You finally have peace, hope your soul find rest. praying for your children always, they have a legacy to carry on.

f-you-mars | 6/27/2009, 4:52 pm EST

RIP Mr. Jackson
live is precious! f the f*ers. if you don’t have anything nice to say, keep it to yourself. people like you make this planet sh*t

paulina, toronto | 6/27/2009, 4:53 pm EST

Brothers and sisters stay strong , god is definitely not sleeping he has a plan as always.

tjjeeping | 6/27/2009, 5:41 pm EST

Love him or hate him. The world has just lost the greatest performer of all time. Listen to his music again….and remember.

Gary L Jordan | 6/27/2009, 6:50 pm EST

Michael,

I will always remember your gifts and your talent man. It seems like it was just yesterday you were singing the song A B C. I grew up with your music all around my house. I am sorry it ended so soon. However, you lived out your season. Rest in peace now my brother.

Sincerely,

Gary L. Jordan, Ed.S
Atlnata, Ga.

Michael Won | 6/27/2009, 7:31 pm EST

Thanks Michael for all the joy you have given me. Your music made me get through my darkest hours. Only your music had the power to do it.

Dawn M wood | 6/27/2009, 7:50 pm EST

Im sorry for the family i have always loved all of the jacksons He will be missed. May He rest in peace. God Bless All The Family.

Rachel M Wood | 6/27/2009, 8:05 pm EST

Micheal I HAVE ALWAYS LOVED UR MUSIC. I GREW UP WITH UR MUSIC. I LIKE ALL OF THE JACKSONS FAMILY. MY PRAY R WITH U. LOVE RACHEL

Dawn M Wood | 6/27/2009, 8:17 pm EST

MICHEAL I WILL MISS U DEARLEY. I HAVE ALWAYS LOVE UR MUSIC. YOU R MY IDOL. U WILL BE MISSED DEARLEY AROUND THE WORLD. GOD BLESS THE MICHEAL AND HIS FAMILY. THEY WILL BE IN MY PRAYERS. LOVE DAWN M WOOD FROM ROGERS AR

al v | 6/27/2009, 10:10 pm EST

love, to all the family ,his mother especially knows she will see him soon again!

Choopy | 6/27/2009, 10:25 pm EST

Rest in Peace Wacko Jacko. You know how Muslim men feel that there are 71 virgins waiting for them in heaven when they die a martyr? Well let’s hope, for Michael Jackson sake, that there are 71 young prepubescent naked boys up there for him to have fun with. God bless the Jacko.

iMissMJ | 6/27/2009, 10:25 pm EST

RIP MJ

cristina | 6/28/2009, 12:42 am EST

michael you will be missed and if all the media and tabloids would leave it alone you could rest in peace all the allegations are not in order right now

Weegie | 6/28/2009, 12:59 am EST

Mikes got a drunken cherub on his lap right now, he’s giving him Jesus Juice hidden in a Coke bottle…

Alexis | 6/28/2009, 1:52 am EST

I always was listening to his music one way or another, and this loss is just devastating, I feel like I lost a family member. Even though I am only 15, I still loved him, and loved his music. His spirit will live on forever.

shirlene | 6/28/2009, 2:44 am EST

Death is a part of life but its never easy to loose someone you love. i have played and listened to your music it feels like forever but im a young 31. i hope as you look down on us you finally realize how loved you really were. you will be missed but never forgotten and in my personal life always live on. your music touches me in a manner no words could ever explain and it will continue to because you will always be alive to me. all my love to your family

Dallin | 6/28/2009, 8:59 am EST

Well, maybe he’s black again…

The Bandanaman | 6/28/2009, 2:54 pm EST

I’m 49 and like so many people grew up dancing and popping my fingers to the music of this great entertainer. Michael was one of those people who just made you stop and see whatever he was doing the moment his name was mentioned. He was in our homes, our cars, at parties, on TV, etc., and simply made the quality of our days brighter.

nancy | 6/28/2009, 3:54 pm EST

My kids grew up with Michaels music. They had the coat and gloves. God Bless you Michael and your family, especially your children. They are related to my daughter in law. God Bless

go jackson!! | 6/28/2009, 4:24 pm EST

no matter if ppl hated or loved u we’ll all miss u and ur music!!
peace!!

hootersupstateny | 6/28/2009, 6:54 pm EST

WELL REGUARDLESS WHAT ANYONE THINKS OF MICHAEL JACKSON ?PEOPLE SHOULDNT SAY BAD THINGS ABOUT HIM .NOW HES RESTING IN PIECE AND PEOPLE NEED TO SHUT UP.MY SON LOVES HIM AND HE CRIED WHEN HE HEARD ABOUT HIM TOO.WE ALL HERE WILL NISS HIM

Josh | 6/28/2009, 11:33 pm EST

We will miss you Michael! Thank you for all that you gave the world while you were here. You are my hero and a true inspiration!!! God bless you!

SWEET GIRL | 6/29/2009, 12:37 am EST

WE MISS YOU MICHAEL,BUT YOUR SONGS AND GOODNESS WILL STILL ALIVE FOREVER.WE MISS AND LOVE YOU A LOT JACKO.

Babes | 6/29/2009, 4:20 am EST

I love michael jackson music & dancing, whatever people say and those people who sued him for money, i don’t believed that he can do that……

Rest in Peace Prayers for you…..

Maureen | 6/29/2009, 10:18 am EST

I have watched you since you were a little boy. You have been apart of my life and so many others . I wish you eternal peace in HEAVEN .
you will be greatly missed.Your children were blessed to have a father that loved them as you did. Now all your pain and suffering is over may the perpetual light shine on you!!!!!!!

Nerrad | 6/29/2009, 4:42 pm EST

Puh-leeeze people… this guy was a low-talent pedophile who i am glad is gone… he was cute as a little kid who could sing and dance, but by his late teens was already morphing into a complete freak. It seems he always wanted to look like Liz Taylor and sepnt a lot of time and money trying to get there. Didn’t quite work, did it? And look at this jack-ass’s behavior… has to have a chimp, the elephant man’s skelelton, live’s in never, never land, etc. C’mon on! Worst for me? Believeing ang living like he’s above the rest of us… has to wear a mask… kids have to waer masks… because they’re royalty or whatever… and the music? pretty lame stuff – none of his songs are ever gonna be considered “classic”. Billie jean? no… Beat It? jesus… Thriller? laughable pop crap. Sorry, this guy was a self-created freak and derserves only to be remembered as a sociopathic pedophile who got what he deserved. Glad to see ya go Wacko-Jacko. You ruined the lives of the kids you raped and you should have actually rotted to death in jail – not in the free world spending money you didn’t even have. Later!

shyhed harper | 6/29/2009, 8:38 pm EST

i will always miss you u are like my dad i hop u see j.b. u know how
im talking about all of i love go to m.j.j. thanks for music i need u now love shyheed,bobby,danzar,kikyo,dot ,
bruse,paul ava, thats all the people that love

shyhed harper | 6/29/2009, 8:38 pm EST

i will always miss you u are like my dad i hop u see j.b. u know how
im talking about all of i love go to m.j.j. thanks for music i need u now love shyheed,bobby,danzar,kiky o,dot ,
bruse,paul ava, thats all the people that love

Anonymous | 6/29/2009, 9:05 pm EST

i have three daughters that grew up with your music it brought a lot of happiness to our home i want to thank you for that and so much more you will always be in our hearts and memorys

Anonymous | 6/29/2009, 9:05 pm EST

i have three daughters that grew up with your music it brought a lot of happiness to our home i want to thank you for that and so much more you will always be in our hearts and memorys

the m girls | 6/29/2009, 9:09 pm EST

i had three daughters that grew up with your music you brought alot of happiness to our home thank you for that and alot more

the m girls | 6/29/2009, 9:09 pm EST

i had three daughters that grew up with your music you brought alot of happiness to our home thank you for that and alot more

SUSPICIOUS | 6/30/2009, 11:19 am EST

THERE IS DEFINATELY SOMETHING SUSPCIOUS OVER THIS DOCTOR WHO WAS THERE, BUT DECIDED TO WAIT 30 MINUTES TO CALL 911. HE SAID ‘THERE WAS NO PHONE IN MICHAEL’S ROOM’. I SUSPECT THIS DOCTOR HAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH MICHAEL’S DEATH, EVEN UNINTENTIONALLY AND HE MAY FEEL GUILTY OVER IT AND HAS YET TO TELL HIS LAWYER. FIRST OFF, HE SAYS HE FOUND HIM, WHILE MICHAEL’S SON SAYS MICHAEL FELL IN FRONT OF HIM, THEN THERE WAS A SECURITY GUARD THERE AFTER THE DOCTOR FOUND HIM IN THE HOME. I THINK THAT HE GAVE A DOSE OR MEDICINE TO MICHAEL, MAYBE SLIGHTLY MORE THAN NORMAL AND BAMM!!!! MICHAEL HAS A HEART ATTACK. I THINK MICHAEL TRUSTED THIS DOCTOR AND THAT HE SAID HE WAS NOT FEELING WELL THE DAY BEFORE AND THE DOCTOR PROBABLY GAVE A LARGER DOSE THAN NORMAL TO EASE MICHAEL’S PAIN. I THINK THIS DOCTOR HAS A GUILTY CONSCIENCE OF SOMETHING MORE THAN WHAT HAPPENED. MICHAEL PASSED A PHYSICAL FOR THIS UPCOMING TOUR AND APPEARED HEALTHY. HE WAS SMILING 2 DAYS BEFORE HE DIED AND DANCING. JUST DOES NOT ADD UP. RIP MICHAEL JACKSON.

R.I.P MJ | 7/11/2009, 5:20 pm EST

you people are ignorant and i hope people find horrible things2 say about you when you die! God dont like ugly, besides did you ever think they did it for the money? i dont believe MJ did any of that an noone will ever kno so stop trien2 play gods role and judge him! R.I.P MJ i love you and will miss you always

dunia rose | 7/12/2009, 2:40 pm EST

i will miss you greatly.

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