News came down today that Michael Jackson officially died from an overdose of propofol. This wasn’t a huge surprise, but now that more information from the autopsy has been released, it does confirm what officials had originally believed. It also gives them more incentive to talk to Michael Jackson’s doctor, Conrad Murray.

Murray gave a statement that confirmed he had been giving Jackson medication to help with insomnia for as long as six weeks prior to the singer’s death. He said “each night he gave Jackson 50 mg of propofol, also known as Diprivan, diluted with the anesthetic lidocaine …read more

I’m shocked to tell you that Billy Mays has died. You know Billy, he’s the guy that brought us OxiClean, Orange Glo, among other products. He’s an icon! I probably have purchased at least half the things he’s sold. He was only 50 years old, and as of yet police do not know the cause of death. Billy’s wife could not wake him this morning and he was pronounced dead at 7:45 a.m.

Rest in peace, Billy. Thank you for your enthusiasm and wit! You will be missed.
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Several news reports have confirmed that Michael Jackson has died. The pop star had been taken to the hospital, where he remained in a coma. He suffered cardiac arrest and passed away. He was only 50.

Jackson was with the pop group the Jackson Five as a kid, and then went on to become one of the most popular recording acts of all time. He is survived by his large extended family and three children.
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