Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by doctors this afternoon after arriving at a hospital in a deep coma, city and law enforcement sources told the Los Angeles Times.

Jackson was rushed to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center this afternoon by Los Angeles Fire Department paramedics.

Fire Capt. Steve Ruda said paramedics responded to a call at Jackson's home at 12:26 p.m. He was not breathing when they arrived. The paramedics performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation and took him to the hospital, Ruda told The Times.

Paramedics were called to a home in the 100 block of Carolwood Drive off Sunset Boulevard. Jackson rented the Bel-Air home for $100,000 a month. It was described as a French chateau estate built in 2002 with seven bedrooms, 13 bathrooms, 12 fireplaces and a theater.

The home is about 2 1/2 miles, about a six-minute drive, from UCLA Medical Center.

The news comes as Jackson, 50, was attempting a comeback after years of tabloid headlines, most notably his trial and acquittal on child molestation charges.

In May, The Times reported that Jackson had rented the Bel Air residence and was rehearsing for a series of 50 sold-out shows in London's O2 Arena. Jackson had won the backing of two billionaires to get the "King of Pop" back on stage.



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I just don't know what to say.   As I was getting off the train around 6:35PM EST, another woman was standing at the door with me when she said, 'I just got a text message that Michael Jackson died.' Me and another woman both looked at her, and then this guy confirmed it.  She said she wanted to yell it out on the train.  I started texting everybody, and they confirmed it too.  My heart is sad right about now.  Michael Jackson is a true legend. I grew up listening to him. I played that 'Thriller' tape to DEATH! Talk about a classic! 'Lady in My Life' is still one of the BEST ballads out here!

Well, God called him Home, and he will forever be missed.  I got love for you Michael Jackson. May you Rest in Peace.