Fans Mourn Jacko's Passing

After news of Jackson's hospitilization -- reported HERE on X17online first -- lead to news of the King of Pop's death, more and more fans gathered at UCLA Medical Center this afternoon.

Reports said some fans tried to storm the hospital to catch a final glimpse of the pop icon, while other blared Jackson's music from stereos on the hospital lawn.

Meanwhile, at Jackson's Beverly Hills home, police had to close access to the entire street from Sunset Blvd. after fans overwhelmed the road, stopping traffic and bothering residents.

A group of fans gathered at Michael's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to lay flowers on the street, sing songs, and share stories.

Hundreds of people gathered outside Jackson's childhood home in Gary, Indiana, according to the AP.

The marquee outside the Apoloo Theater in New York read "In memory of Michael Jackson, a true Apollo Legend, 1958 - 2009."

At the Glastonbury Festival in England, concert goers applauded as Jackson's music was played over the speakers.

Here was the scene at UCLA after the news broke ...






And outside Jackson's LA home ...