Singer Jackson Dies After Cardiac Arrest

Pop star Michael Jackson, 50, has died after an apparent cardiac arrest, the Associated Press reported. Cardiac arrest is when the heart goes into an abnormal rhythm and stops. Emergency personnel were called to Jackson’s home June 25, but were unable to revive him. He died at UCLA Medical Center. A friend speculated that prescription pain relievers could be a factor. However, no cause of death is known now. Police are investigating. An autopsy is scheduled.