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Jacko 'Has 6 Months to Live'

Enquirer says singer terminally ill

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(Newser) – Michael Jackson is terminally ill and has only 6 months to live, claims the National Enquirer. The supermarket tabloid reports Jackson is suffering from gastro-intestinal bleeding, as well as emphysema caused by a rare genetic condition made worse by the singer’s longtime addiction to painkillers. Anonymous sources say his condition is rapidly deteriorating. A spokesman claims Jackson is in good health.

The nameless informants say Jackson’s health has been on a downward spiral for “six to eight months” and that the King of Pop is almost entirely bedridden. "On good days, Michael is able to take his kids to a bookstore,” says one source. “But he's never out for more than an hour. He has very little strength...It's ultimately in God's hands."

Michael Jackson during his child molestation trial in 2005. A tabloid report says he has only 6 months to live.
Michael Jackson during his child molestation trial in 2005. A tabloid report says he has only 6 months to live.   (Getty Images)
Michael Jackson on the red carpet at the 2006 World Music Awards in London. A tabloid report says the singer has 6 months to live.
Michael Jackson on the red carpet at the 2006 World Music Awards in London. A tabloid report says the singer has 6 months to live.   (Getty Images)
Michael Jackson is suffering from emphysema, gastric bleeding and a rare genetic disorder and has 6 months to live, according to a supermarket tabloid.
Michael Jackson is suffering from emphysema, gastric bleeding and a rare genetic disorder and has 6 months to live, according to a supermarket tabloid.   (Getty Images)
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The only way he was able to cope with the stress of sex scandals and his roller-coaster life was to mask the pain with substance abuse. But the end result is an addiction that will kill him.

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riffran
Jan 8, 09 4:54 AM CST
looks like the little boys are safe, soon...no more "it's just milk and cookies and love"....riff Reply
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Shannonals
Jan 8, 09 3:13 PM CST
C'mon, it's the National Enquirer. When has the National Enquirer ever filed a straight story before a real newspaper company Reply
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mayverisian
Jan 8, 09 4:12 PM CST
Thank you, Shannonals! No real sources, no real story. Just sensationalism again. And regarding that other comment above, he was accused twice, once several years ago and then just a few years ago. If he were actually a pedophile, I think more would have come forward with allegations way back when.
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lrm
Jan 9, 09 9:59 AM CST
Uhh..John Edwards, anyone?
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riffran
Jan 9, 09 5:58 AM CST
oh alright........that was wrong of me....unless convicted there is the presumption of being innocent.... but he still gives me the creeps...dude was AWSOME at some of his carreer...but man what a weird cat, as he progressed.....riff Reply
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