Did Michael Jackson’s Daughter “Paris Jackson” Try to Kill Herself Yesterday?

MJ's 15-year-old daughter Paris was rushed to the hospital early yesterday morning after a suicide attempt. According to various reports including USAToday.com, Paris took about 20 Motrin and cut one of her wrists with a kitchen knife.  She also left a suicide note, but the contents haven't been revealed.

According to one report, Paris realized she'd made a mistake almost immediately and, quote, "cried for help" which saved her life. Police responded to a 911 call at about 1:30 in the morning.  Paris was taken to a nearby hospital and placed on a 72-hour mental health hold. Sources say Paris had a fit Tuesday night when she was told she couldn't go see a Marilyn Manson show on a school night. Awwww poor thing.

But there's a lot more going on than that, obviously.  For starters, sources say Paris is still depressed over her father's death.  And a statement from the attorney for Paris' grandmother, Katherine Jackson, bears that out.

The lawyer said, quote,

"Paris is physically fine and is getting appropriate medical attention.  Being a sensitive 15 year old is difficult no matter who you are.  It is especially difficult when you lose the person closest to you."

What's making matters worse is that she's supposed to testify in the wrongful death trial her family launched against Michael's concert promoters.

A source says, quote,

"She's just a wreck.  She was getting more and more emotional about having to take the stand as the day gets closer.  This is a plea for help.  She is broken."

On Tuesday night, Paris Tweeted, quote, "I wonder why tears are salty?"

She also dropped in a line from the BEATLES classic "Yesterday" . . . "yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away now it looks as though they're here to stay."  (Ironically, Paris and her brothers own the rights to that song.)

Last month she referred to Kurt Cobain, who committed suicide himself, as "Jesus".

The last thing we heard from the family was a statement from Paris' uncles Tito, Marlon and Jackie last night.  They said, quote, "Thank you for the outpouring of concern and support for Paris.  She is safe and doing fine.

 "We truly appreciate you respecting our family privacy at this time."

[USAToday.com]