Michael Jackson's doctor Arnold Klein has died, aged 70

According to TMZ, the renowned dermatologist was hospitalised for severe chest pains in Palm Springs earlier this week.

He then passed away at 7:50pm local time on Thursday.

Dr Klein enjoyed a long and lustrous career with a list of clients that once included Elizabeth Taylor, Dolly Parton and Goldie Hawn .

Known as the father of Botox, he also formed a close friendship with his regular patient Michael Jackson.