Pop star Michael Jackson was pronounced dead by UCLA doctors this afternoon. Our condolences go out to his family and friends.

As reported by X17online.com,  paramedics responded to a call at Jackson's Beverly Hills home during the lunch hour.

Apparently, paramedics arrived to find the Man in the Mirror was not breathing, administered CPR, and rushed him in cardiac arrest to UCLA Medical Center, about six minutes from his Carolwood Avenue rental.

A report made about two hours later at the Los Angeles Times  says he arrived at a hospital in a deep coma, and that doctors were not able to revive him.

In case you're wondering about his last ride, Los Angeles area paramedics utilize ambulances manufactured onto Ford E-series heavy-duty truck platforms.

"The E-Series Super Duty has been the historical market leader in the ambulance segment," said Derrick Kuzak, group vice president of Global Product Development.

While it's difficult to know exactly which model transported Jackson to the hospital, Ford's most current E-Series Super Duty Ambulance package is powered by a 6.8-liter Triton V-10 gasoline engine, and features a comprehensive array of heavy-duty components specifically developed to meet the extreme service needs of ambulance use. This proven powerhouse delivers 305 horsepower and 420 ft.-lbs. of torque for responsive acceleration in critical emergency run situations.

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