Coroner on MJ: 'No Indication of Foul Play'

The L.A. County Coroner just announced Michael Jackson's autopsy has been completed -- but more testing is needed before the official cause of death can be determined.

The coroner said the cause of death was deferred because additional testing -- including toxicology and other tests -- is needed. It will take 4-6 weeks to complete.

There was no trauma to Michael's body and "no indication of foul play" -- but he said Michael had been taking "some prescription medications."

He said Michael was pronounced dead in the emergency room of UCLA. Jackson's body will be released after 6 PM.

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46. This man was not allowed a moment's peace since his talent was discovered when he was a child. Unfortunately for his family... his fans, the paparazzi, or the World will never allow Michael a moment's peace in death either. It's tragic that his life ended so suddenly... and as he was misunderstood and cheated in life, so it goes in death.

Posted at 6:48PM on Jun 26th 2009 by MG

47. michael jackson was a legend and he was a very talented man. even though people thought he was gay and melested that 12 year old child that was not true because i saw him on national tv say that he would never do such a thing to a 12 year old boy. people were just like that so sorry mj. waaaaaaa ;[

Posted at 6:39PM on Jun 26th 2009 by derek guedea

48. The MJ jokes are piling up faster than the deceased's debt.

Posted at 6:39PM on Jun 26th 2009 by sneekyD

49. His concert promoters realized he wouldn't make it and devised a Kevorkian plan. Fifty tribute shows featuring100s of celebrities from J. Timberlake to Madonna covering all his tunes. Revenues will be off the charts. Wonder how much the Dr. was paid...

Posted at 6:40PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Oliver Stone

50. look, ur heart is only gonna deal with the toxins u put in ur body 4 so long, and the ones that he was taking mess bigtime with ur respiratory functions...so sad that Anna, Heath, Elvis and soooooooo many others are enabled, not a soul on the planet who abuses meds is gonna live forever..ur gonna die sooner than ur time, not rocket science, tragic YES

Posted at 6:41PM on Jun 26th 2009 by me

51. RIP MJ, on t'aime

Posted at 4:12PM on Jul 28th 2009 by Durandalf

52. The world waited to hear from the coroner and all he could come up with was "no indication of foul play"? Come on, don't put the world through this bs to just be told "sorry, no news". Don't say "news conference at 1:30pm and then extend that to 3pm". If you have no news whatsoever, then do the world a favor and DON"T REPORT ANYTHING. Of course it wasn't foul play, yes he probably had an over dose. It is a sad situation and we really don't need to know WHY he died, he died. Plain and simple

Posted at 6:41PM on Jun 26th 2009 by jellybean

53. SOMEBODY REVEAL THE ORIGINAL SAMPLES OF THE MORPHINE´S SONG BACKGROUND ENVIRONMENT AND EXPLAIN IT. THROUGH A SOFTWARE TO CRITIZED THE EXACT LYRICS OF THE BACKGROUND
ENVIRONMENT. TRY TO REMOVE THE MUSIC AND TAKE A CRITICAL POINT OF VIEW INTO THE BACKGROUND.

IF YOU HAVE SOME DEEP COMMENTS ABOUT THIS MUSICAL CRONIC OF AN ANNOUNCED DEATH, PLEASE COMMENT!

REST IN PEACE MICHAEL AND THANK YOU SO MUCH. GOD KEEP ON BLESSING YOU!
RESPECT, 1 KPH.

Posted at 6:40PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Jose Miranda

54. 121. Cracks me up when people claim Michael was a child molester..fact is he was never, EVER charged or convicted of any such CRIME! people say" well if someone isnt guilty they dont pay people off" thats the most pathetic claim ever..
how about this...if you were the parent of a so called "victim" of child abuse..would you settle? If a parent that was truly
out to get the man who hurt their child and took a paycheck in stead..THE PARENT is the REAL MONSTER.
Micheal was guilty of one thing..loving people too much..trusting people too much..!

Micheal is in heaven with all the good people..

all these people that made false claims and sold out their kids like PIMPS are going to HELL!

Posted at 5:28PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Dirksgirl

The best post I've read on TMZ, thus so far!!! Thanks Dirksgirl R.I.P. M.J.

Posted at 6:53PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Tik

55. Xanax & Demerol overdose. The family already knows that. The findings will not be released for 4 to 6 weeks.

Or he died of a 7yr. old hot dog.

Posted at 6:42PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Theresa

56. In my humble opinion, MJJ was under a considerable amount of stress for many years. Stress like he experienced is deadly. Too, the meds of course did damage to his body. MJJ was an icon, as was Farrah for us 40 somethings that grew up with them. I wish them both eternal peace. Yesterday was a sad day.

Posted at 6:42PM on Jun 26th 2009 by T.J.

57. eh....I know alot of people there were hoping for gruesome findings, like a dead gerbil up his butt or something else equally as charming. That was another thing about this guy...he never caroused or committed adultery or punched a cop or paparazzi...he just made music and hung out in his own little weird world...that's why some didn't like him, because he didn't really give the press alot to talk about...just the questionable pedophilia and his quirkiness ...but lots of artists are eccentric for goodness sakes. Hopefully this will all die down now, and his family and fans can mourn in peace.

Posted at 6:41PM on Jun 26th 2009 by dottiejean28

58. 7. TMZ!!! You were gone most of the day!!!???
Whats up??

Posted at 6:36PM on Jun 26th 2009 by springs

Hey Springs, sorry about that, we just needed to make sure everything was in order around here. Hope we didn't put you out much.
TMZ

Posted at 6:42PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Cleveland-West_Side

59. I AM IN SO MUCH PAIN. I felt like I lost a family member. I just can't stop crying my eyes out ... this is devastating and unbelieveable and to think during his life I ADMIRED HIM but never felt the need to go crazy like the rest of his true fans like myself who stuck by his side faithfully despite the controversies which I still do not believe. I LOVE YOU MICHAEL and you deserve the news media coverage you are receiving. Thank you Heavenly Father for gracing us with such a true GENIUS.

I am so grief stricten and I wish, his true legacy given to the world will not be forgotten. I hope we focus less on what is perceived to be the man and fccus on his true genius and humanitarian spirit. Listen to the words of his song people,there you will see his true heart. You cannot always believe in everything the media tells you.

Posted at 4:10AM on Jul 10th 2009 by Nene

60. Which cryogenic lab is supposed to pick up the body? Will they put him next to Walt Disney? What about his nose... will they store it in a drawer or something until he's thawed out?

Posted at 6:42PM on Jun 26th 2009 by George Bush

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