In a news conference today by the LA police department, the coroner is investigating death of Michael Jackson. They believe it is a routine investigation, and according to reports they believe he died of a heart attack. He was rushed to the hospital at 12:30 pm and rushed to the UCLA Medical Center. Thousands of fans have shown up to the hospital, the internet grinded to a halt with fans around the world sending messages to announce the tragic death of the legendary star.

“I can’t stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.”

- Madonna

Quincy Jones, who helped arrange the music on the album “Thriller” and produced the “Off the Wall” album, told MSNBC:

“I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news.” “For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don’t have the words. I’ve lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him.”

Live Newsfeed and Coverage of his death.