michael jackson died, michael jackson, michael jackson dead, cnn, michael jackson dies, michael jackson death, cardiac arrest, heart attack, micheal jacksonAccording to reports, singer and songwriter Michael Jackson has died at the age of 50. Initial reports had stated that Jackson is in a coma after being rushed to UCLA Medical Center.

Rescue crews from the Los Angeles Fire Department had earlier responded to his home in Hombly Hills, a suburb of Los Angeles, California. According to TMZ, staff members found the star to be not breathing. A 911 call was made and received, according to Fire Captain Steven Ruda, from Michael Jackson's home at 12:21 p.m. (PDT). Paramedics responded to his home just before 12:30 p.m. (PDT) after receiving the 911 call. Paramedics attempted CPR, for a suspected cardiac arrest but could not revive Jackson. According to Lieutenant Fred Corral, the L.A. County Coroner, Jackson was pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. PDT.

The Los Angeles Times and Associated Press have said they have confirmed his death with anonymous sources familiar with the situation. According to CNN, the road on which Jackson lived has been blocked off in an attempt to reduce traffic at the location.

Several celebrities have posted comments on their respective Twitter accounts, such as Miley Cyrus, John Mayer, Lindsay Lohan, and Ashton Kutcher. MC Hammer's twitter stated that "I have no words.. I loved Michael Jackson.. RIP.."