Michael Jackson Death: Celebrities React via Twitter

by Jon Azpiri | June 25, 2009 at 03:40 pm

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Like much of the rest of the world, celebrities are reacting to the death of Michael Jackson. Within minutes of the news, celebrities went online to send their condolences via Twitter.

Here are a few celebrity reactions to Michael Jackson's death:

John Mayer

Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ.

Ashton Kutcher

I plea to the public to refuse to consume media that does not respect the anonymity of Michaels children.

NBA Star Baron Davis

Man I'm sad mike is going

Miley Cyrus

michael jackson was my inspiration. love and blessings

Kelly Rowland

Michael you left such a legacy on this earth, have touched SO MANY!!! We thank you for such a driving inspiration in music & our lives!!

Heidi Pratt

the world has suffered a GREAT loss today Michael Jackson my thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fans God bless

Shaquille O'Neal

@The_SportsGuy aaaaaaaaaaaaaagh dam dam dam

Ryan Seacrest

Very sad news. multiple soucres reporting michael jackson has died

MC Hammer

I will be mourning my friend , brother, mentor and inspiration.. He gave me and my family hope. I would never have been me without him.

Diablo Cody

We just cued up "Wanna Be Starting Something" in the office. What a great song. RIP.

Demi Moore

I am greatly saddened for the loss of both Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Especially for their children!

I couldn't agree more! RT @aplusk I plea to the public to refuse to consume media that does not respect the anonymity of Michaels children.

Moore also had the oddest tweet about Michael Jackson's death

And yes Ed McMahon. I just heard Jeff Goldblum may have died today too!!! Can anyone confirm that?

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Mei (not verified)

at 17:22 on June 25th, 2009

The death of Michael Jackson really hurts my heart, not only because he was a remarkable artist, but because he was such a kind-hearted person and due to his "odd" behavior people have overshadowed his kindness for his supposed "oddness". You would think that the announcement of his death would make them stop talking about that difficult period in his life, but that truly shows the depth of human compassion.

Sonyam (not verified)

at 17:40 on June 25th, 2009

I am very sad. What can you say about a legend......

Ericka Coleman (not verified)

at 17:53 on June 25th, 2009

I grew up with Michael Jackson in the 80's. I never forgot the night on MTV when " Thriller " came on that night I was amazed................ I had every Michael Jackson poster, I always wore one glove to school and I got in trouble lol.... He was my icon ..... and I am deeply sadden by the loss. I love you Jacko.............

HARTE (not verified)

at 20:11 on June 25th, 2009

AJ_HARTE (not verified)

at 20:11 on June 25th, 2009

Amos Bernstein, Majorca (not verified)

at 05:38 on June 26th, 2009

How is this story "world news"? Will everyone be like this when Gary Glitter dies? Time for a reality check.

msthang (not verified)

at 23:59 on June 26th, 2009

Who is Gary Glitter!?

tissala (not verified)

at 00:00 on June 27th, 2009

And What Does He have to do with Michael?

Amos Brensein (not verified)

at 12:19 on June 27th, 2009

Google the name if you seriously don't know who Gary Glitter is.

Amy Judd

at 12:24 on June 27th, 2009

I hardly think you can compare Michael Jackson and Gary Glitter, they're not even in the same category in terms of talent and influence!

Cory Hancock (not verified)

at 03:51 on July 5th, 2009

They were both average but extraordinarily popular and influential musicians who later became better known for child abuse. Glitter got away with it at first in court (didn't mean he was "not guilty"), its a shame we didn't have more time to get Michael back to court with a better presented case.

Jessica Mpofu (not verified)

at 06:51 on June 26th, 2009

I grew up listening to MJ music, loving and enjoying it and still do. To all those losers out there , get a life. He had his ups and downs like any other human being and the only difference was, he made it to the top through hard work and he stole many hearts with his voice. RIP Jacko.