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Re: Is Michael Jackson Dying?
Michael Jackson: Dying? Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!
by Ryan Porter
Michael Jackson needs a lung transplant as he copes with a deadly disease.The health of newly minted Muslim Michael Jackson--oh, sorry, "Mikaeel" Jackson--is so dire, he may not live to see Liza Minnelli's next relapse. Michael Jackson has a life-threatening disease that requires a lung transplant, an operation he also might not survive, In Touch reports. I know, it's heavier than the usual "this star called this star fat" drama.
Investigative journalist Ian Halperin, whose resume includes a book arguing that Kurt Cobain was murdered, told the magazine that MJ has Alpha 1-antitrypsin deficiency, a genetic disorder that affects the lungs and liver. It's caused him to develop emphysema.
"He needs a lung transplant but may be too weak to go through with it," Ian tells In Touch (via Celebitchy). "He also has emphysema and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, which his doctors have had a lot of trouble stopping. It's the bleeding that is the most problematic part. It could kill him."
Ok, so now that we're through the shocking part, here's the part that's not surprising at all: Michael is on enough medication to make Dr. Mario look like a realistic day at the office. In Touch reports it's to treat his condition, but Jackson expert Roger Freidman of Fox News has previously reported Michael has an addiction to painkillers.
In keeping with In Touch's report, Fox News reported last year that Michael had sustained liver damage, and quoted Michael's brother Jermaine Jackson as saying, "He's not doing so well right now. This isn't a good time." Jermaine announced earlier this year that Michael would be joining his brothers for a Jackson Five reunion in 2009, suggesting Michael's health had improved. However, Michael issued a statement saying he wouldn't be touring, but was working on new material of his own.
I think I'm more confused about Michael Jackson now than I was already, which was pretty confused. But whatever the circumstances, it's plain to see that Michael's mental and physical health are both fragile. He was seen shopping for antiques last week in a mask reminiscent of Zorro. So at least his iconic personal style remains strong.
- Randall Flagg
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Re: Is Michael Jackson Dying?
The man is a child molestor and freak show. Yea, he had some good tunes in the 80s, but has been a walking joke for the better part of 18 years. Proof positive it's sometimes better for the greats to die young. Like my favorite comedian Stanhope said, "people always call it a tragedy when someone famous dies young. But what would be people be saying if Jimmi Hendrix was on stage at last year's superbowl doing Rocketman with Elton John? 'Oh my God, what a tragedy. Remember when this guy used to mean something. He should have died 30 years ago.'" Michael Jackson is proof of this concept.
- monkeychow
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I hope is ok too. Randall seems to be saying that he should die just for PR purposes or to make a great pattern for the fanbase who only get the best of his work that way, which is a little too de-humanising for me.
Re: Is Michael Jackson Dying?
michael has been dehumanizing himself since the thriller video
i see what randall is saying .. its kinda like going out on top..but now instead of great music to remember MJ we have the palstic surgey addicted child molestor...
with hendrix, joplin, morrison, cobain, hoon (the list goes on) .... you are left with a snap shot of them at their peak and they are more fondly remembered
btw i'm not wishing death on him by any means