Ed McMahon and Fara Fossett died recently too. Is it just me, or do rather famous people usually die in threes?

Regardless of whether he's dead... this is quite shocking news.

What... the ****ing hell? God I hope this isn't true. :(

The reports from TMZ are unconfirmed.
Other reports are saying he's in a coma.

****ing TMZ isn't always the most reliable source.

Los Angeles Times are running the coma story.

Yahoo! Music as well

It's official.

Michael Jackson has died. L.A Times from city and law enforcement source.

TMZ is owned by Time Warner and is a fairly reliable source for a gossip rag. The mainstream press will await confirmation either from someone from the Jackson family or the UCLA medical staff. The treatment staff summoned the entire family to the hospital which usually only happens if the patient dies or is brain dead and life supports.

It's pretty much official, folks. The LA Times is also reporting Jackson is dead.