according to reports
Michael Jackson has died in hospital after suffering a suspected heart attack, website TMZ has reported.
The ambulance suspected to be Jackson's outside in Los Angeles - Picture TMZ
Jackson, 50, suffered a heart attack just after 12.00pm local time (19.00pm GMT) and paramedics were unable to revive him, TMZ.com said.
When paramedics arrived at his house he was not breathing, LA fire department captain Steve Ruda told the LA Times newspaper.
Jackson was given CPR by fire department paramedics as he was taken to UCLA Medical Center, the LA Times said.
Jackson's manager was not immediately available for comment.
Officials at UCLA Medical Center where Jackson was treated could also not be reached for comment.
The 911 call came in at 8.21pm from his Holmbly Hills home in LA, according to the TMZ.
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