I think it's a pretty sure thing at this point, but for what it's worth, CNN still hasn't confirmed it, they're just reporting that others (LA Times and AP) are

I think it's a pretty sure thing at this point, but for what it's worth, CNN still hasn't confirmed it, they're just reporting that others (LA Times and AP) are reporting it: "CNN has not confirmed his death." edit: they're now reporting on the broadcast that they have just confirmed it.