Is Michael Jackson Sick?
December 22, 2008
Ian Halperin, the author behind a new biography about Michael Jackson, is insisting that the fragile pop star is suffering from lung disease.
Halperin claims that Jackson is suffering from a condition known as Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, which is a potentially fatal genetic illness. Due to the condition, Jackson is reportedly losing vision in his left eye and has developed emphysema.
Halperin writes:
“He has had Alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency for years, but it’s gotten worse. He needs a lung transplant but may be too weak to go through with it. He also has emphysema and chronic gastrointestinal bleeding, which his doctors have had a lot of trouble stopping. He can barely speak, the vision in his left eye has 95 per cent.
“For years Michael has been working with doctors to make sure it doesn’t progress. He has been on medications that have stabilized him.”
Although Fox News calls BS and says “Everyone can relax. Michael Jackson is not suffering from any life threatening diseases.”
And on a lighter note, MJ has reportedly just inked a deal to rent a decked out mansion in Holmby Hills, CA for $100,000 a month.
According to TMZ, the $38 million pad has seven bedrooms, 13 baths, 12 fireplaces, a screening room, a guesthouse, swimming pool and garden.
Didn’t we just learn that he is currently between $200 and $270 million in debt. Whoever is letting home rent out that room is just as wacko as him!
MJ photo: WENN
December 22nd, 2008 at 4:05 pm
Is Michael sick????? Does a bear *&%# in the woods??? He’s been sick for years. Oh you mean is he ill……. sorry
December 22nd, 2008 at 7:09 pm
I think Michael is the KING of POP and will always be. I hope he gets well soon. I would even give him one of my lungs.
December 22nd, 2008 at 10:48 pm
I love Michael he will always be the best, always!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
December 22nd, 2008 at 11:40 pm
I hope Michael gets better.
December 23rd, 2008 at 9:18 am
I hope Michael gets better, I miss his dance.I hope he gets well soon.
December 23rd, 2008 at 12:10 pm
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December 23rd, 2008 at 10:17 pm
michael cannot leave this world not know not during christmas i love him i’m nothing without him i’ll risk my life for him I’m nothing without him like i said i love him
December 24th, 2008 at 11:29 am
I do hope he gets better. He is an AMAZING performer!! I admire his songs and dance. Long live the KKing of Pop!!
December 25th, 2008 at 7:57 pm
If Michael Jackson would die, the world will lose
one of its greatest talents of all time, I personally
would feel like I live in a lesser world.
Now let me enjoy watching his movie “Moonwalker”,
on legal DVD ofcourse.
Let me clear my throught…
December 25th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
thee uppa messadj needz a corrrrrrrection
its indeed “let me clear my thoat”
December 25th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
damn wrong again forgot the rrrrrrrrrr
yeah we all love him
December 26th, 2008 at 11:14 pm
Michael Jackson is an amazing human being and talent that if anything should take him from this earth to soon, it would be
a tragic loss and we would miss his music and him more than we can ever know. Get well!! and we look forward to your # 1 hits in the next decades to come.
December 27th, 2008 at 2:52 pm
Michael Jackson get well soon. I love the way you sing & dance.
January 2nd, 2009 at 8:40 am
So sorry to hear this Michael. Please get well soon. Even my 14-month-old grand-daughter loves your music and your dancing. We watch you on your Youtube channel everyday!
I hope you’re back on your feet soon, look around you, there’s a new generation of fans wanting to see you perform live!
January 3rd, 2009 at 10:18 am
I have been ejoying your music from day one,we were born in the same month one year apart.I will be praying for your good health to return soon! Michael remember one thing, history didn’t make you” you made history!Keep the faith in Jesus”. The world is sending up lots of prayers for you.”God bless you my friend. Brenda&Partridge Family
January 3rd, 2009 at 11:19 pm
I was watching some of MJ’s old music videos and some of his concert footage. I so wish I was able to to attend one of his concerts years ago. I know it must have been magical.I don’t care what people say MJ is one of the greatest entertainer ever. These artists today just can not compair. I so hope he is doing well. He is in my prays.
January 3rd, 2009 at 11:21 pm
MJ know your fans are in your corner. You have our support 100%.
January 4th, 2009 at 1:40 am
Micheal is a legend pray that he recovers soon
i ad oar your personality, performance and production of quality work
go go brother
January 10th, 2009 at 11:01 am
MJ is like getting oldschool.Noone gives a rats butt if he ever does another thing with music.Time to move on and get with new ideas, new talent and a way of life.Yes ma’m he is sick.Sick in the freakin’ head.
January 10th, 2009 at 11:04 am
And another thing.Seriously people.He is one ugly creature.If he couldn’t sing or dance ,he would have just been another guy on the street you would have cracked off jokes about.Many still does but because he is famouse some people like him.Strange world we live in.
January 12th, 2009 at 11:24 pm
My mother first told me about this,but before she even did,i was watching his past videos;they gave me a strange feeling like i was watching a tribute to the KING OF POP instead of the comeback of Michael jackson. I have a very BAD Feeling Michael is going to die!
January 15th, 2009 at 6:01 pm
Michael is not sick. His health is good MJs spokeman said. Don`t worry for Michael.
Just BE THERE for Michael 
And for those of you who dont like him.. go do something else then bother those who really care 
He is doing good! And is NOT going to die! Lol Is it only in Norway we get the right news? Damn.. Must be a good country Im livin in..
January 18th, 2009 at 8:12 pm
hope things get better
January 31st, 2009 at 11:23 pm
I love Michael and if he is indeed ill I hope he fights through and gets well, what I don’t understand is why people are saying well he just closed a big deal on a new mansion so he’s not sick… NEWSFLASH: even if he was sick he is not dead and he can prchase anything he likes being sick. So the purchase is not justifying good health it is just saying the king of pp is still RICH!
February 7th, 2009 at 5:42 pm
Joe Yomama,
This is just for you, you commented on Michael Jackson is a ugly creature an that if he was just a guy on the street and not famous noone would care. Mike didnt always look like that, and he has always been very talented. I do agree that he does look bad and who really knows what he is going through but one thing is for sure he is and will always the MAN!!!!!! and another thing when writing notes and trying to diss someone you should always no how to spell.
February 7th, 2009 at 5:47 pm
Michael Jackson has made songs that I’m sure every person on this site has danced to and sung to I hope whatever he is going through that he comes out alright. He is not a young man anymore and only GOD can judge him for whatever he does or has done. I am a fan and will always be.
February 28th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Hey, RUSS E.,do you know that whenever a person points the finger, there are three of your own pointing right back at you. Go ahead and try it - you can’t point without making a fist and where are the rest of your fingers pointing??? lol. And to you: JOE YoMomma, beauty comes from inside but one can only see what faces them in the mirror! All hatred, slander and meaness is a result of jealousy, envy and fear. And at the end of your days, if you have somehow touched even one person’s life and made that life better somehow, you will become immortal. What are you doing on MJ’s Fan Site? Get a life, be nice and who knows, you might just get your own fan club. Next time you point your finger, make it a ‘peace’ sign!
March 5th, 2009 at 1:46 pm
why did michael jackson do so he would be be like a black man but i think some white don’t like black man in nederland
March 6th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Michael was great in London yesterday. So good to see and hear him again. He looked well, and to hear him laugh was magical. May God bless you with health and even more fame and riches Michael, and give you some of the pure joy you give us your fans, Amen!
March 28th, 2009 at 3:03 pm
he looks okay dawg
March 28th, 2009 at 3:08 pm
listen yoyomama you might not like him freak but he is living in our hearts buttwiser
March 28th, 2009 at 3:13 pm
hey this is ivan’s brother iam a huuuuuuuuuuuuuuuge fan
June 26th, 2009 at 4:20 am
well hes obviously sick hes deeeeeeeeaaaaaaaddddddd!!!!!!!!
June 26th, 2009 at 4:22 am
DEAD DEAD, DEAD,DEAD, DEAD!
June 26th, 2009 at 11:24 am
Nooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! Oh noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo! I am pinching myself really hard I might just wake up from this nightmare. MJ cannot be dead, not now. Was soooooooooo looking forward to him coming to London. Prayed he would live here permanently and all his fans can come and see him here for always. Alas death has robbed us forever. May your soul get the rest you could not have over here. Sleep well beloved until we meet at the Resurrection. I will always cherish memories of your songs and TV interviews. There will never be another you. May the haters realize we all will die someday. Love and prayers go to your mother and your kids and the rest of your family. Sleep tight dearest Michael J Jackson!
June 28th, 2009 at 5:32 am
To joe yomoma, you are just a small minded sissy
July 15th, 2009 at 4:05 pm
Wow I’m kind of sick of hearing about Michael Jackson.
They didn’t Cause this much fuss when Princess Dianna Died.
July 16th, 2009 at 10:07 pm
Why would any doctor wait over 30 minutes to dial 911 when a person is having a heart attack?
Why would any doctor give CPR to a person laying on a bed instead of putting the person on a hard surface to get the effect needed for this process to work?
Why would a doctor give a person a drug that can stop the heart with not defibrillator nearby to help restart the persons heart?
Why would any doctor say he didn’t know where he was when he’s been tot he persons home many times?
Why would anyone keep a persons family from attempting to intervene to help the person the doctors hooked on narcotics?
Why in would anyone show a picture of a man whose head is on fire?
Why did the doctor not come out and give the medical reasons that causes the doctor to give a persons narcotics?
Why do people criticize and attempt to ostracize a person who has given millions to charities and the sick and dying?
If you have the answers hit me up with them because I certainly do not, that is unless the person was murdered for their money. Hmmmmmmmmmmmm
July 16th, 2009 at 10:46 pm
Why did this doctor wait over 30 minutes to dial 911, since he suspected Michael Jackson was having a heart attack? Help was less than 10 minutes away from Michaels residence!
Why did this doctor give Michael Jackson CPR while his body was laying on a bed, instead of moving him to a hard surface (aka floor)? A hard surface helps the person, who is being given CPR!
Why would any doctor give Michael Jackson, a powerful heart stopping narcotic, without a defibrillator nearby, to help restart his heart? The doctor should also know about any addiction!
Why would a doctor say he didn’t call 911 right away because he didn‘t know where he was, especially since doctors car was towed away from Michael Jackson’s residence! He said working for Michael Jackson was a once in a life time opportunity but now he says he didn’t know the mans address! duhhhhhhhhhh
Why would anyone try to stop Michael Jackson’s family from attempting to him, if he was on drugs?
A doctor who knows the persons medical history would be the first to try and get him some help.
Why aren’t the doctors stating what made Michael Jackson take drugs if this is what he did?
Why in would anyone show a picture of Michael Jackson’s head is on fire? That is so disrespectful!
Why are some trying to criticize Michael Jackson, who gave millions to charities , and helped the sick and dying? Bet most of them haven’t done anything to help anyone but themselves.
Why not list all of the medical reasons, that caused Michael Jackson to take pain medication?
If you have the answers hit me up with them because I certainly do not, that is unless the person was murdered for their money. A DOCTOR TAKES AN OATH TO DO NO HARM!
What really happened to Michael Jackson? In my opinion, the veins in Michael Jackson’s forehead were protruding as if he was fighting or struggling. I don’t know. Maybe he was fighting for his life! Ya think!
July 17th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
Poor Michael. Apparently he was quite fatalistic about his early demise… He believed he would be killed for the music publishing rights / royalty income he owned (which included The Beatles music), which made him worth more dead than alive. He even predicted he would die in his 50s. Hmmmmm.
He knew they were after him, and they were closing in, but I guess even he did not know just how close? They got rid of the staff who really cared and understood him. Where was nanny Grace Rwaramba - the one who could contact his mother and sister? She’d been sent away - because MJJ was so hooked on those painkillers he did not want her around to upset his drug supply. Why were his bodyguards changed and replaced with NOI ones?
Did he really “convert” to Islam or was he a helpless addict who would do /say anything for a fix? What really happened between him and the Bahraini hotshot? Whom did he owe so much money they wanted him dead? There really are so many questions, mspaap2u, I have to agree that some of them will remain riddles, just like Marilyn Monroe’s sudden death!
Poor Michael, if one could turn back time, I would try and reach you, hold you in my arms, comfort you. Alas, you’re gone, like a lamp snuffed out before the break of day. A new dawn was just about to break for you. An awesome opportunity to showcase your awesome talent and bless a new generation of fans as well as your old loyal fans. Alas it was not to be. Adieu, loving and giving but oh so lonely one. You deserved better than the world paid back for all your sacrifice. Rest in perfect peace!