- Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father 당신 could ever imagine. And I just want to say that I 사랑 him...so much.
Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson's memorial service (7 July 2009)
- First of all, we’d like to thank God for watching over us over these past seven months, and our Grandma and Grandpa for their 사랑 and support. We would also like to thank the fans. Our father loved 당신 so much because 당신 were always there for him. Our father was always concerned about the planet and humanity. Through all his hard work and dedication, he has helped many charities and donated to all of them. Through all his songs, his message was simple: Love. We will continue to spread his message and help the world. Thank you. We 사랑 you, Daddy.
Prince Michael Jackson, 52nd Grammy Awards (31 January 2010)
- Daddy was supposed to be here. Daddy was going to perform this 년 but he couldn't perform last 년 … Thank you. We 사랑 you, Daddy.
Paris-Michael Jackson, 52nd Grammy Awards (31 January 2010)
- My heart…my mind… are broken. I loved Michael with all my soul and I can't imagine life without him. We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together. I still can't believe it. I don't want to believe it. It can't be so. He will live in my 심장 forever but it’s not enough. My life feels so empty. I don't think anyone knew how much we loved each other. The purest most giving 사랑 I've ever known. Oh God! I'm going to miss him. I can’t yet imagine life without him. But I guess with God’s help... I'll learn. I keep looking at the 사진 he gave me of himself, which says, 'To my true 사랑 Elizabeth, I 사랑 당신 forever.' And, I will 사랑 HIM forever.
Elizabeth Taylor, 26 June 2009 [1]
- There was nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with, but he dealt with it.
Reverend Al Sharpton to Michael's children, Michael Jackson's memorial service (7 July 2009)
- To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family and he will forever live in our hearts. On behalf of my family and myself, thank 당신 for all of your love, thank 당신 for all of your support. We miss him so much. Thank 당신 so much.
Janet Damita Jo Jackson, 2009 BET Awards Michael Jackson Tribute
- The world has 로스트 an amazing man. A man that cared, and loved and gave everything he had for others.
David Blaine, on his Twitter page (26 June 2009)
- Michael Jackson is the reason why I do 음악 and why I am an entertainer. I am devastated 의해 this great loss, and I will continue to be humbled and inspired 의해 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, in "Music World Mourns Michael Jackson's Death: Madonna, Britney, Justin & Many 더 많이 Paid Tribute" (26 June 2009)
- Words can't begin to describe my sadness for the loss of Michael Jackson. I was honored and humbled to have the opportunity to perform with him several times and he had a profound influence on my career. Michael forever changed the world of 음악 and entertainment and I will always remember him for his kind and sweet spirit.
JC Chasez, in US magazine (26 June 2009)
- I'm having a million different reactions I didn't expect I would feel. He was a great singer — God gives 당신 certain gifts and this child was just an extraordinary child touched 의해 this ability. He could sing like nobody else and he was able to connect with people. His genius can only be compared to 레이 Charles's 또는 Stevie Wonder's.
Cher, on Larry King Live (26 June 2009)
- When we first met, around 1988, I was struck 의해 the combination of charisma and woundedness that surrounded Michael. He would be swarmed 의해 crowds at an airport, perform an exhausting show for three hours, and then sit backstage afterward, as we did one night in Bucharest, drinking bottled water, glancing over some Sufi 시 as I walked into the room, and wanting to meditate.
That person, whom I considered (at the risk of ridicule) very pure, still survived -- he was 읽기 the poems of Rabindranath Tagore when we talked the last time, two weeks ago. Michael exemplified the paradox of many famous performers, being essentially shy, an introvert who would come to my house and spend most of the evening sitting 의해 himself in a corner with his small children.
Deepak Chopra, in "A Tribute to My Friend, Michael Jackson"
- Michael had read some of the details regarding Laura and Euna’s predicament. As was often the case with him and global events he read about – from famine in Africa to victims of natural disasters in far off countries, to orphans created 의해 wars – he felt a deep sense of empathy for Laura and Euna. When I shared with him that Euna had a four-year-old daughter, he was even 더 많이 anguished.
He asked me whether I had had any contact with Laura. I told him I had written her a few letters and had been assured they were getting through. Outside of that, her own family had only heard from her twice – brief monitored phonecalls – in the over three months they had been imprisoned. When I told him that, Michael paused.
“Do 당신 think,” he said hesitantly, “that the leader of North Korea could be a 팬 of mine?”
I didn’t really know how to respond. Not much is known about the reclusive Kim Jong Il 또는 “Dear leader” as he is called in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Over the years it’s been alleged he has a thing for Hollywood, certain NBA stars, Elvis, and specific liqueurs. Still, I’d never heard about any connection between Michael Jackson and Kim Jong Il. ... "I don’t really know,” I answered Michael. “But I can try and find out.”
“Please,” Michael responded without hesitantly, “because maybe if he was a fan, I could help get those girls home.”
I explained to Michael that there were larger geo-politics involved, nuclear programs, a new administration trying to assert its foreign policy strategy (Obama), and another one in NK possibly going through some sort of transference of power.
“Yeah,” Michael said wistfully, “but if someone wants to do something good, they just can. They don’t really need to worry about all that other stuff.”
Gotham Chopra, in "Michael Jackson and Kim Jong Il" in The Huffington Post (5 July 2009)
- Michael and I shared an absolute 사랑 for children, and his 심장 cried about the pain children around the world faced. One day, while chatting with him about his upcoming Super Bowl performance, Michael was brainstorming how he could use the worldwide exposure for a greater cause, and the Heal The World Foundation was born. … I was so proud of the work we did in that short time, only to find that our good intentions came to a halt when Michael was accused the first time of child molestation. Over night, understandably so, non-profits backed away from our efforts and we quietly closed shop. My family always maintained our belief that Michael was innocent in both cases – for those that were close to Michael, all would admit he was quirky and had bad judgment at times. But to think Michael could abuse a child was unfathomable in my mind.
Over the last decade, my relationship with Michael continued to be focused on kids, but now our own. … It was amazing for me to witness in those early years how enamored Michael was with his children. He changed their diapers through the night, sang and played with them, rocked them to sleep, bathed them and had to change his own outfits when they threw up on him – the same routine that all parents know and love. In the few times we spoke, he would always reflect on the miracle of being a parent. He also protected them in a way that reflected his own 로스트 childhood, and his paranoia about being taken advantage of. Paris, Prince and Blanket are three beautiful children. With Michael gone, I truly pray that they will find some peace and be spared the 심장 wrenching pain that their father faced time and time again in his life.
Mallika Chopra, in "Reflections on Growing up with Michael Jackson" (29 June 2009)
- I have always admired Michael Jackson. His 음악 will live on forever.
마돈나 [Ciccone] in "'I can't stop crying over the sad news': Madonna, Britney Spears and Paul McCartney lead tributes for Michael Jackson" in Daily Mail online (26 June 2009)
- Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, and our hearts are heavy, heavy here. Michael Jackson was the world's greatest entertainer but 더 많이 than that he was great humanitarian and a great, humble individual. The people of Gary, our hearts are full of tears because of the loss of Michael Jackson.
Rudy Clay, Mayor of Gary, Indiana, in "Michael Jackson's funeral" (26 June 2009)
- While 당신 guys are talking and laughing, you’re not hearing his words. You’re not listening to his words. I need 당신 to hear what he’s saying! Listen to the message that he is telling us.
Sean Combs "Be Glad, Not Sad" (29 June 2009)
- From the beginning of my career, he was my idol in show business. He was a genius and an incredible artist!
Celine Dion, on Larry King Live (25 June 2009)
- I come to 당신 today with great sadness, acknowledging the loss of the greatest entertainer in the history of mankind. For me he was 더 많이 than that, he was my idol, he was a role model, he was someone to cry to when my childhood was unbearable, he was a brother, he was a dear friend.
Corey Feldman, in "Justin Timberlake praises Jackson's musical genius", "People" (26 June 2009)
- I'm hurt. But I'm celebrating his life and his music. Dancing and crying and dancing in public. Holding heart-to-heart conversations with complete strangers about one of the things, if not the only thing, we share in common, That Is The Legendary MoonWalker Himself. A white guy in a pickup truck pulled alongside me on the expressway and shouted to me, had I heard about Mike?!? It's surreal and it's everywhere!!! Every time I feel like getting sad, one of his songs comes on, and I'm just filled with happiness and start 노래 and smiling. He was the best to ever do it. Salaams, Peace & Blessings. May Allah have mercy on his soul. We 사랑 당신 MJ!!!
Lupe Fiasco, in "Music World Mourns Michael Jackson's Death: Madonna, Britney, Justin & Many 더 많이 Paid Tribute" (26 June 2009)
- He was a very caring guy who would go out of his way to help the sick. One night in 런던 he wanted to see some homeless people. He sent them loads of pizzas in secret. The guy had a good heart.
Matt Fiddes, former Bodyguard, on his Twitter Page
Paris-Michael Katherine Jackson, Michael Jackson's memorial service (7 July 2009)
- First of all, we’d like to thank God for watching over us over these past seven months, and our Grandma and Grandpa for their 사랑 and support. We would also like to thank the fans. Our father loved 당신 so much because 당신 were always there for him. Our father was always concerned about the planet and humanity. Through all his hard work and dedication, he has helped many charities and donated to all of them. Through all his songs, his message was simple: Love. We will continue to spread his message and help the world. Thank you. We 사랑 you, Daddy.
Prince Michael Jackson, 52nd Grammy Awards (31 January 2010)
- Daddy was supposed to be here. Daddy was going to perform this 년 but he couldn't perform last 년 … Thank you. We 사랑 you, Daddy.
Paris-Michael Jackson, 52nd Grammy Awards (31 January 2010)
- My heart…my mind… are broken. I loved Michael with all my soul and I can't imagine life without him. We had so much in common and we had such loving fun together. I still can't believe it. I don't want to believe it. It can't be so. He will live in my 심장 forever but it’s not enough. My life feels so empty. I don't think anyone knew how much we loved each other. The purest most giving 사랑 I've ever known. Oh God! I'm going to miss him. I can’t yet imagine life without him. But I guess with God’s help... I'll learn. I keep looking at the 사진 he gave me of himself, which says, 'To my true 사랑 Elizabeth, I 사랑 당신 forever.' And, I will 사랑 HIM forever.
Elizabeth Taylor, 26 June 2009 [1]
- There was nothing strange about your daddy. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with, but he dealt with it.
Reverend Al Sharpton to Michael's children, Michael Jackson's memorial service (7 July 2009)
- To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family and he will forever live in our hearts. On behalf of my family and myself, thank 당신 for all of your love, thank 당신 for all of your support. We miss him so much. Thank 당신 so much.
Janet Damita Jo Jackson, 2009 BET Awards Michael Jackson Tribute
- The world has 로스트 an amazing man. A man that cared, and loved and gave everything he had for others.
David Blaine, on his Twitter page (26 June 2009)
- Michael Jackson is the reason why I do 음악 and why I am an entertainer. I am devastated 의해 this great loss, and I will continue to be humbled and inspired 의해 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, in "Music World Mourns Michael Jackson's Death: Madonna, Britney, Justin & Many 더 많이 Paid Tribute" (26 June 2009)
- Words can't begin to describe my sadness for the loss of Michael Jackson. I was honored and humbled to have the opportunity to perform with him several times and he had a profound influence on my career. Michael forever changed the world of 음악 and entertainment and I will always remember him for his kind and sweet spirit.
JC Chasez, in US magazine (26 June 2009)
- I'm having a million different reactions I didn't expect I would feel. He was a great singer — God gives 당신 certain gifts and this child was just an extraordinary child touched 의해 this ability. He could sing like nobody else and he was able to connect with people. His genius can only be compared to 레이 Charles's 또는 Stevie Wonder's.
Cher, on Larry King Live (26 June 2009)
- When we first met, around 1988, I was struck 의해 the combination of charisma and woundedness that surrounded Michael. He would be swarmed 의해 crowds at an airport, perform an exhausting show for three hours, and then sit backstage afterward, as we did one night in Bucharest, drinking bottled water, glancing over some Sufi 시 as I walked into the room, and wanting to meditate.
That person, whom I considered (at the risk of ridicule) very pure, still survived -- he was 읽기 the poems of Rabindranath Tagore when we talked the last time, two weeks ago. Michael exemplified the paradox of many famous performers, being essentially shy, an introvert who would come to my house and spend most of the evening sitting 의해 himself in a corner with his small children.
Deepak Chopra, in "A Tribute to My Friend, Michael Jackson"
- Michael had read some of the details regarding Laura and Euna’s predicament. As was often the case with him and global events he read about – from famine in Africa to victims of natural disasters in far off countries, to orphans created 의해 wars – he felt a deep sense of empathy for Laura and Euna. When I shared with him that Euna had a four-year-old daughter, he was even 더 많이 anguished.
He asked me whether I had had any contact with Laura. I told him I had written her a few letters and had been assured they were getting through. Outside of that, her own family had only heard from her twice – brief monitored phonecalls – in the over three months they had been imprisoned. When I told him that, Michael paused.
“Do 당신 think,” he said hesitantly, “that the leader of North Korea could be a 팬 of mine?”
I didn’t really know how to respond. Not much is known about the reclusive Kim Jong Il 또는 “Dear leader” as he is called in the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea. Over the years it’s been alleged he has a thing for Hollywood, certain NBA stars, Elvis, and specific liqueurs. Still, I’d never heard about any connection between Michael Jackson and Kim Jong Il. ... "I don’t really know,” I answered Michael. “But I can try and find out.”
“Please,” Michael responded without hesitantly, “because maybe if he was a fan, I could help get those girls home.”
I explained to Michael that there were larger geo-politics involved, nuclear programs, a new administration trying to assert its foreign policy strategy (Obama), and another one in NK possibly going through some sort of transference of power.
“Yeah,” Michael said wistfully, “but if someone wants to do something good, they just can. They don’t really need to worry about all that other stuff.”
Gotham Chopra, in "Michael Jackson and Kim Jong Il" in The Huffington Post (5 July 2009)
- Michael and I shared an absolute 사랑 for children, and his 심장 cried about the pain children around the world faced. One day, while chatting with him about his upcoming Super Bowl performance, Michael was brainstorming how he could use the worldwide exposure for a greater cause, and the Heal The World Foundation was born. … I was so proud of the work we did in that short time, only to find that our good intentions came to a halt when Michael was accused the first time of child molestation. Over night, understandably so, non-profits backed away from our efforts and we quietly closed shop. My family always maintained our belief that Michael was innocent in both cases – for those that were close to Michael, all would admit he was quirky and had bad judgment at times. But to think Michael could abuse a child was unfathomable in my mind.
Over the last decade, my relationship with Michael continued to be focused on kids, but now our own. … It was amazing for me to witness in those early years how enamored Michael was with his children. He changed their diapers through the night, sang and played with them, rocked them to sleep, bathed them and had to change his own outfits when they threw up on him – the same routine that all parents know and love. In the few times we spoke, he would always reflect on the miracle of being a parent. He also protected them in a way that reflected his own 로스트 childhood, and his paranoia about being taken advantage of. Paris, Prince and Blanket are three beautiful children. With Michael gone, I truly pray that they will find some peace and be spared the 심장 wrenching pain that their father faced time and time again in his life.
Mallika Chopra, in "Reflections on Growing up with Michael Jackson" (29 June 2009)
- I have always admired Michael Jackson. His 음악 will live on forever.
마돈나 [Ciccone] in "'I can't stop crying over the sad news': Madonna, Britney Spears and Paul McCartney lead tributes for Michael Jackson" in Daily Mail online (26 June 2009)
- Michael Jackson was born in Gary, Indiana, and our hearts are heavy, heavy here. Michael Jackson was the world's greatest entertainer but 더 많이 than that he was great humanitarian and a great, humble individual. The people of Gary, our hearts are full of tears because of the loss of Michael Jackson.
Rudy Clay, Mayor of Gary, Indiana, in "Michael Jackson's funeral" (26 June 2009)
- While 당신 guys are talking and laughing, you’re not hearing his words. You’re not listening to his words. I need 당신 to hear what he’s saying! Listen to the message that he is telling us.
Sean Combs "Be Glad, Not Sad" (29 June 2009)
- From the beginning of my career, he was my idol in show business. He was a genius and an incredible artist!
Celine Dion, on Larry King Live (25 June 2009)
- I come to 당신 today with great sadness, acknowledging the loss of the greatest entertainer in the history of mankind. For me he was 더 많이 than that, he was my idol, he was a role model, he was someone to cry to when my childhood was unbearable, he was a brother, he was a dear friend.
Corey Feldman, in "Justin Timberlake praises Jackson's musical genius", "People" (26 June 2009)
- I'm hurt. But I'm celebrating his life and his music. Dancing and crying and dancing in public. Holding heart-to-heart conversations with complete strangers about one of the things, if not the only thing, we share in common, That Is The Legendary MoonWalker Himself. A white guy in a pickup truck pulled alongside me on the expressway and shouted to me, had I heard about Mike?!? It's surreal and it's everywhere!!! Every time I feel like getting sad, one of his songs comes on, and I'm just filled with happiness and start 노래 and smiling. He was the best to ever do it. Salaams, Peace & Blessings. May Allah have mercy on his soul. We 사랑 당신 MJ!!!
Lupe Fiasco, in "Music World Mourns Michael Jackson's Death: Madonna, Britney, Justin & Many 더 많이 Paid Tribute" (26 June 2009)
- He was a very caring guy who would go out of his way to help the sick. One night in 런던 he wanted to see some homeless people. He sent them loads of pizzas in secret. The guy had a good heart.
Matt Fiddes, former Bodyguard, on his Twitter Page
