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Celebrities React to Michael Jackson's Death
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by Blaine Metzgar | June 26, 2009 at 09:32 am
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The world is reeling from the death of the king of pop, Michael Jackson. A slew of celebrities reacted to the shocking passing of Jackson; ranging from Madonna to, ex-wife, Lisa Marie Presley, the list of celebrities releasing statements in reaction to the icon's death continues to grow. Below we have a compilation of said statements from a variety of celebrities and public figures.
"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!" - Madonna
"Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!!" - P. Diddy, via Twitter
"I am so devastated by this terrible news. From the beginning of my career, he was my idol in show business. He was a genius and an incredible artist." - Céline Dion
"The news of the passing of Michael Jackson comes as a heartbreaking shock for me. Michael was a friend and undoubtedly one of the world's greatest entertainers that I fortunately had the pleasure of working with. We have lost an icon in our industry and my heartfelt condolences go out to his family and children in this hour of sorrow that they are now going through. He will live on in my memory and most definitely through the music he shared with so many." - Dionne Warwick
"The world is mourning the loss of his talent and people will miss his music. Michael Jackson was one of the most intense, dynamic talents to ever live. When I was in London recently, the whole buss was about those 50 concerts. He was still Michael Jackson." - Smokey Robinson
"I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children who I know were everything to him and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me." - Lisa Marie Presley
"I have never felt this before in my life. I could measure my childhood 2 now on an mj growth chart. if this is true. Rip. The last legend." - Pete Wentz, via Twitter
"You cannot say enough about what he has given to us musically and culturally. We take for granted people like him. All he wanted to do was give us great music and that's what he did. Every single day was dedicated to us." - Jamie Foxx
"I truly hope he is memorialized as the '83 moonwalking, MTV owning, mesmerizing, unstoppable, invincible, Michael Jackson." - John Mayer, via Twitter
"My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael. He was an extraordinary friend, artist, and contributor to the world. I join his family and his fans in celebrating his incredible life and mourning his untimely passing." - Brooke Shields
"Michael Jackson was my generation's most iconic cultural hero. Courageous, unique and incredibly talented. He'll be missed greatly." - Russell Simmons
"He was one of the most influential and iconic figures in the music industry. Our hearts go out to the Jackson family, [his] children and to his fans." - Arnold Schwarzenegger
"Michael Jackson was my music god. He made me believe that all things are possib;e, and through real and positive music you can live forever! I love Michael Jackson. God Bless him." - Wyclef Jean
"For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words. Divinity brought our souls together on The Wiz and allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the '80s. To this day, the music we created together on Off the Wall, Thriller, and Bad is played everywhere in the world and the reason for that is he had it all...talent, grace, professionalism and dedication. He was the consumate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever.I've lost my little brother today and part of my soul has gone with him." - Quincy Jones
"He was a kind, genuine and wonderful man. He was also one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. I loved him very much and will miss him every remaining day of my life." - Liza Minelli
"A friend of Michael's for the last 35 years, I call upon 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 hace known him at his high moments and his low moments and I know he would want us to pray for his family." - Rev. Al Sharpton
"If it were not for Michael Jackson I would not be where or who I am today. His music and legacy will live on forever. Prayers to the fam R.I.P." -Ludacris, via Twitter
"When I first met him, I was shaking like a leaf...Growing up, Michael Jackson could do no wrong. Everything the man did was magic. There will never be another Michael Jackson. It's a really sad day for us." - Ne-Yo
"I was lucky enough to know and work with Michael Jackson in his prime. Michael was an extraordinary talent and truly a great international star. He had a troubled and complicated life and despite his gifts, remains a tragic figure. My wife Deborah and I will always have a great affection for him." - John Landis
"I am shocked and saddened by Michael's passing. I, along with his millions of fans, looked forward to seeing him tour one more time. Now, may he rest in peace." - Tina Turner
Long-running Brit soap opera Eastenders even shot a quick scene to add to this evening's episode, with some of the characters discussing the passing of Michael Jackson.
Diederick Santer, EastEnders executive producer, said: "There are some news stories and events which get everyone talking, and this is one of them. Given the quick turnaround, it's only a small scene, but I hope it reflects to some extent the impact Michael Jackson's death has had."
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at 10:36 on June 26th, 2009
Thanks for putting this together.
at 03:34 on July 5th, 2009
Very sad that so many celebrities would stoop so low to "celebrate" such an evil man. Has no one got the decency to speak the truth about the man?
at 10:11 on July 6th, 2009
In case you missed it, he was ACQUITTED. Dude, unless you know something the rest of us don't, unless you have proof that the greedy money-hungry adults who controlled those bloody kids weren't in it simply for the MONEY (do you know that the first kid now lives under an alias and his family owns three mansions? YEAAAAAAAAAAAH. Makes you think, doesn't it? If my kid were molested, would I want justice or money? HMMM.) then just go away and let those of us who loved him and who always believed in his innocence celebrate his life and mourn his passing in peace.
In other words, go away, Poop Scoop. Go right away and scoop some poop.
at 05:58 on June 30th, 2009
i know some people hate mj but he has changed the world for life
MJ R.I.P FOR EVER
31/06/09
at 12:24 on June 30th, 2009
This is a wonderful tribute to a wonderful human being--HUMAN BEING!!! He was most humble and humane. I have learned so much from Michael. I still cannot believe he has left us. Spiritually he will always be there!
at 01:54 on July 1st, 2009
I couldn't imagine my ipod playing his music when he's now gone. I am devastated with his passing. I grew up listening to his music and dancing to his beats. Michael is a very unique person, there's no such thing that can destroy the man that he is. He is such a great inspiration to me. Everyday I wake up convincing myself that he is really gone. I wish he didn't have to die. I felt like I lost a family eventhough I never could've met the man. My heart was crushed. My prayers to my ultimate idol and his family. You will never ever be forgotten. There will be no one else like you. You are irreplaceable.... Rest in peace.