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Michael Jackson 'May Have Died From Drugs Overdose'

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Michael Jackson's death may have been the result of a drugs overdose, according to US media reports.

Jackson, 50, is thought to have died after suffering a heart attack at his Los Angeles home yesterday.

The star was rushed to a local hospital, but died despite doctors' attempts to administer CPR.

There are claims the singer was taking large amounts of painkilling medication as he prepared for his comeback gigs in London next month.

Brian Oxman, the Jackson family's lawyer, said the star had taken the drugs throughout his career, and increasingly as he rehearsed for the scheduled concerts.

Mr Oxman also claimed Jackson's “enablers” had aided the star's dependency on medication to heal injuries sustained onstage.

He told CNN: “This is not something that has been unexpected... because of the medications which Michael was under.

“I do not know the extent of the medications that he was taking but the reports we had been receiving in the family is that they were extensive.

“When you warn people that this is what’s going to happen and then it happens... where there’s smoke, there’s fire.”

CLICK HERE to read more of Mr Oxman's comments.

Jackson was due to play 50 shows at London's O2 Arena, starting on July 13.

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  • Jackson is the the GODfather of pop music in the world, it was a sad story throughout the world even in Nigeria we're all speechless cause life is too short. Thank God we still have the best of him before he left........... GOD BLESS MICHAEL JACKSON.

    ~ by SHOLA 6/26/2009

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  • Am so sad about Micheal Jackson's death, i was even going to travel london to see him perform, so when i heard the news of his death i was shocked... we'v lost a legend.I love you Micheal.................RIP.

    ~ by Kelly 6/26/2009

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  • REST IN PEACE MICHAEL, YOUR MUSIC WILL GO ON FOREVER, YOU'LL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

    ~ by JACQUI 6/26/2009

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  • The music industry and the world will be a "less interesting" place without Michael Jackson. RIP

    ~ by Keith 6/26/2009

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