Michael Jackson Dies At 50

The LA Times and CNN are now reporting that Michael Jackson has died at age 50 after being rushed to UCLA Medical Center earlier this afternoon.

Los Angeles Fire Department spokesperson Steve Ruda told the L.A. times that Jackson was not breathing when paramedics arrived at his home a few hours ago and CPR was performed.

TMZ.com reported that he may have suffered cardiac arrest.

Celebrities immediately began to respond in shock and sadness on their official twitter streams.

Lindsay Lohan: NO OMG ... sending my love and prayers out to Michael and his family ... i feel sick..

Pete Wentz: Prayers and thoughts with michael jackson ... I haven't hope in so long that news isn't true.

Kim Kardashian: Wow I am truly in shock that Michael Jackson has passed away! I love u Jackson family, my prayers are with the whole family!