In a heartbreaking farewell, Michael’s daughter
Paris tells the world
“ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father I could ever imagine. I just wanted to say I love him so much”.
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Brooke Sheilds pays a moving tribute to her friend and explains why Charlie Chaplin's song Smile was the entertainer’s favourite song.
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Queen of pop,
Madonna, made a poignant tribute to the king of pop in the very arena Jackson was due to perform at this summer. In her performance at the O2 arena, she names Jackson as:
“one of the greatest artists the world has even known – long live the king!”
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President Obama has spoken of his
“His brilliance as a performer” despite being “paired with a tragic and sad personal life.” Barack, however is
“glad he’s being remembered by his extraordinary gifts as an entertainer”.
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P Diddy paid homage to his musical hero saying:
“Michael Jackson changed my life, when I saw him moonwalk, when I saw him perform, he was life changing, he’s the greatest entertainer of our time”.
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The BET awards became a tribute to the legend this month, when stars such as Ne-Yo, Janet Jackson and Jamie Fox raising a glass to his legacy.
Beyonce thanked Michael for
“being my teacher and my hero”.
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Stars of the Wireless festival shared their thoughts on the tragedy.
The Noisettes hope his music will continue to inspire saying:
“we hope people realise how amazing pop music was and how amazing it can be”.
Daniel Merriweather mourns the Moonwalk and
Diversity talk of their double blow.
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Stars of Glastonbury including
Dizzie Rascal and
Kasabian discuss what Jacko means to them including
Spinal Tap who said despite not being a monarchist, Michael
“is the king - without MJ, Spinal Tap wouldn't exist”.
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Jermaine Jackson breaks the news and good friend
Uri Gellar talks of his difficult life:
“Nobody really understood Michael. He went through hell. He’s definitely in a better place now”.
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