Paris Jackson 'physically fine' after reported suicide attempt

The 15-year-old daughter of Michael Jackson is physically fine after being rushed to hospital after a possible suicide attempt, an attorney for Jackson's mother says.

Perry Sanders Jr. writes in a statement to The Associated Press that Paris Jackson is getting appropriate medical attention and the family is seeking privacy.

"Being a sensitive 15 year old is difficult no matter who you are," he wrote. "It is especially difficult when you lose the person closest to you. Paris is physically fine and is getting appropriate medical attention. Please respect her privacy and the family's privacy."

Sanders declined further comment on Paris' condition or the circumstances that led to her hospitalisation.

Fire and sheriff's officials confirmed they transported someone from a home in Paris' suburban Calabasas neighbourhood for a possible overdose but did not release any identifying information or additional details.

A sheriff's spokesman said officers had responded over a "medical situation," but refused to confirm the identity of the person taken to hospital.

TMZ reported Paris was taken out of her Calabasas family house on a stretcher, after a 911 call reporting a possible drug overdose.

A source close to Paris told TMZ - which famously broke the news of Michael Jackson's death in June 2009 - that she has "tried this in the past".

"This was far more serious. It was not a cry for help," said the source.

Jackson has expressed interest in acting and frequently posts messages about her life on Twitter.

Her latest post was from the Beatles' song Yesterday: "Yesterday, all my troubles seemed so far away now it looks as though they're here to stay."