As previously reported, Jackson suffered a cardiac arrest earlier in the day - with paramedics rushing the famed singer to the UCLA Medical Center.
According to TMZ, the paramedics were unable to revive the internationally adored music icon, as he was unable to regain his pulse.
The pop superstar�s family are said to be en route to the UCLA Medical Center, where Jackson was taken followed by ten members of his entourage.
Michael is survived by his three children: Prince Michael Jackson I, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince �Blanket� Michael Jackson II.