First, Farrah. Now, Michael

Man, what a news day it's been today. Farrah Fawcett dying this morning, then just 20 minutes ago, Michael Jackson. I've already done my entry on Ms. Fawcett this morning, but even as I've kept up on the news about Jackson, the news I've learned of his passing just twenty minutes ago still jolted me. Of course, there's no reports yet on what time the 50 year old international entertainer had died, but it's likely that the cause of death was the cardiac arrest that killed him.

The first sign- for me, at least- that things were serious was when the KCBS/KCAL helicopter reporter mentioned that anyone who had suffers cardiac arrest does not survive (or at least the chances of surviving are slim to none). Ronald Reagan-UCLA Medical Center is, according to numerous reports, less than four miles away. That's probably not enough time to get to the hospital in time.

No matter what you think of Jackson, there is no doubt that he will be remember as the mega superstar that makes all the fans swoon. Even through his troubles with mental and legal issues, he was still beloved throughout the world. No doubt this will be bigger than Elvis, with all of the weekend vigils around the world, and probably the conspiracy theories, too. You know, those "Elvis is alive" rumors. I wouldn't be a bit surprised if anybody starts a "Michael is still alive" rumor. Then there will be those who think that Jackson was a monster who took advantage of his fame, just so he can molest children. The nature of the beast when you're a major star. But the courts of law say that he didn't commit the crime of molestation, so now the only person who really knows is God.

Two icons in one day, within hours of each other. I'll be back in a bit as I'll follow the press conference.

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