Remembering Michael Jackson

Remembering Michael Jackson

The death of Michael Jackson on June 25, 2009 has taken the world by storm. Various celebrity notables are speaking out about this tremendous loss. Here are some remembrances, reflections and condolences.


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"I can't stop crying, this is too sudden and shocking. I am unable to imagine this. My heart is hurting. I am in prayer for his kids and the family." - Diana Ross

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"A friend of Michael's for the last 35 years, I call on people around the world to pray for him and his family in the hour. I have known Michael since we were both teens, worked with him, marched for him, hosted him at our House of Justice headquarters in New York, and we joined together to eulogize our mutual idol, James Brown. I have known him at his high moments and his low moments and I know he would want us to pray for his family. " -- Reverend Al Sharpton

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"I'm traumatized. We are out of our joy and he is out of his pain. " -- Jesse Jackson


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"Michael Jackson is the reason why I do music and why I am an entertainer. I am devastated by this great loss, and I will continue to be humbled and inspired by his legacy. My prayers are with his family. Michael will be deeply missed, but never forgotten. He's the greatest... the best ever. No one will ever be better." -- Chris Brown



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"I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless." -- Madonna



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"You can't talk about music without talking about Michael Jackson. His music touched people around the world. I have some personal memories of spending time with members of his family over the years and will continue to pray for his children, his brothers and sisters and his parents. He will be missed." -- Charlie Wilson


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"For a moment there, I hoped he staged his won get away. But when the news started trickling in, it made my heart sink." -- Sheryl Crow



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"No amount of controversy will EVER reduce the inspiration, trailblazing path and historic proportion of the music of Michael Jackson." -- Jody Watley on Twitter



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"This is such a tragic loss and a terrible day. The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the king of pop! Life is not about how many breaths you take, but about how many moments in life that take your breath away. For anyone who has ever seen, felt, or heard his art, we are all honored to have been alive in this generation to experience the magic of Michael Jackson. I love you Michael." -- Beyonce

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