Michael Jackson pronounced dead

UPDATE: The Los Angeles Times is reporting that Jackson has passed away after being brought to the hospital in a coma. He was 50.



Numerous news organizations are reporting that world-renowned pop megastar Michael Jackson has been rushed to the UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles suffering from cardiac arrest. Jackson was found at his home not breathing; paramedics were called and performed CPR on the singer.



Additionally, gossip website TMZ is claiming that Jackson has been pronounced dead. This should be taken as rumor for now, as no official statement or confirmation has been issued.