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Michael Jackson's body given to family

(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-06-27 15:31

LOS ANGELES: The body of Michael Jackson, who died Thursday, has been released by the Los Angeles County coroner's office.

Michael Jackson fans react during a vigil in Santiago, Friday, June 26, 2009. The 50-year-old pop star died Thursday, just as he was preparing for a series of 50 concerts starting July 13 at London's 02 arena. [Agencies]

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Coroner Investigator Jerry McKibben says Jackson's body was returned to the singer's family Friday night. No funeral plans have been announced.

Jackson, who collapsed at his rented home in Los Angeles, appeared to have suffered a heart attack, a person with knowledge of the situation told The Associated Press. The person was not authorized to speak publicly and requested anonymity.

The coroner's office, which has completed its autopsy, says there are no signs of foul play or trauma, but determining the cause of death will require further tests that will take six to eight weeks.