In this Dec. 3, 1984 photo, Michael Jackson performs with his brothers at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles as part of their Victory Tour concert. Jackson, the sensationally gifted child star who rose to become the "King of Pop" and the biggest celebrity in the world only to fall from his throne in a freakish series of scandals, died Thursday. He was 50. (AP Photo/Doug Pizac) |
Celebrities react to the shocking news of Michael Jackson’s death.
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Dick Clark- "I knew Michael as a child and watched him grow over the years. Of all the thousands of entertainers I have worked with, Michael was THE most outstanding. Many have tried and will try to copy him, but his talent will never be matched. He was truly one-of-a-kind."
Justin Timberlake- "We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only Pop music but of all music,"
Lisa Marie Presley- "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."
Celine Dion- "From the beginning of my career, he was my idol in show business. I had his poster on my wall."
Fergie- "We have lost one of the greatest icons of all time. He forever set the bar for entertainers all around the world."
Madonna- "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.""
Mariah Carey- "I am heartbroken. My heart goes out to his children."
Whitney Houston- "I am full of grief.”
Diana Ross- "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."
Smokey Robinson- "It's always hard to lose a friend."
Sheryl Crow- "He was a rare talent that we witnessed once in a lifetime."
Quincy Jones- "I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. 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 in every corner of the world and the reason for that is because he had it all... talent, grace, professionalism and dedication. He was the consummate 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."
Miley Cyrus- “Michael Jackson was my inspiration. Love and blessings.”
Britney Spears- "I was so excited to see his show in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly in to see him. He has been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I'm devastated he's gone!"
Lindsay Lohan- “No, OMG! Sending my love and prayers out to Michael and his family. I feel sick.”
Diddy- “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!”
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