NBC News is now confirming that Michael Jackson, age 50,  has died. Superstar Jackson was an icon of the pop music scene probably best known for his album Thriller.

Michael suffered a cardiac arrest earlier this afternoon and paramedics were unable to revive him.

Michael is survived by three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince “Blanket” Michael Jackson II.

Jackson had 13 number one hits during his solo career.SOURCE