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June 26, 2009 Elizabeth Taylor Speaks On Michael’s Death
“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 was packing up my clothes to go to London for his opening when I heard the news. I still can’t believe it. I don’t want to believe it. It can’t be so. He will live in my heart 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 love 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 photo he gave me of himself, which says, ‘To my true love Elizabeth, I love you forever.’ And, I will love HIM forever.”
- Elizabeth Taylor
Read what other celebrities, including Usher, Madonna, Mariah Carey, Beyoncé have to say about Michael’s untimely passing after the jump.
Brooke Shields: “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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
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.”
Liza Minnelli: “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 I will miss him every remaining day of my life.”
Corey Feldman: “I come to you today with great sadness, acknowledging the loss of the greatest entertainer in the history of mankind. For me he was more 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. Unfortunately Michael and I had a falling out on September 10th 2001 and that broken friendship had never been repaired … I am filled with tremendous sadness and remorse. All I choose to remember from this point is the good times we shared and what an inspiration he was to me and the rest of the world. Nobody will ever be able to do what Michael Jackson has done in this industry, and he was so close to doing it all again. I am truly, and deeply sorry for all of the heartbroken fans and supporters worldwide.”
Paul McCartney: “I feel privileged to have hung out and worked with Michael. He was a massively talented boy man with a gentle soul. His music will be remembered forever and my memories of our time together will be happy ones.”
Chris Brown: “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.”
Usher: “This loss has deeply saddened me, with a heavy heart I composed this statement. May God cover you Michael. We all lift your name up in prayer. I pray for the entire JACKSON family particularly Michael’s mother and all his fans that loved him so much. I would not be the artist, performer, and philanthropist I am today without the influence of Michael. I have great admiration and respect for Him and I’m so thankful I had the opportunity to meet and perform with such a great entertainer In so many ways he transcended culture. He broke barriers, he changed radio formats! With music, he made it possible for people like Oprah Winfrey and Barack Obama to impact the mainstream world. His legacy is unparalleled Michael Jackson will never be forgotten.”
Justin Timberlake: “I can’t find the words right now to express how deeply sadden [sic] I am by Michael’s passing. We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only Pop music, but of all music. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.”
Ne-yo: “Michael Jackson will live forever through the thing that he put all of his life energy into: his music. I will do my part to keep the melody alive, to keep the energy forever changing form, but never ever dying!! Long live Michael Jackson.”
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!”
Beyonce: “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.”
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!! This has got to be one of the saddest days in music history!! Michael Rest In Peace! WE miss you!”
Mariah Carey: “I am heartbroken. My prayers go out to the Jackson family, and my heart goes out to his children. Let us remember him for his unparalleled contribution to the world of music, his generosity of spirit in his quest to heal the world & the joy he brought to his millions of devoted fans throughout the world. I feel blessed to have performed with him several times & to call him my friend. No artist will ever take his place. His star will shine forever.”
Whitney Houston: “I am full of grief.”
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 80’s. 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.”
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!”
Brendan
June 26, 2009 at 6:23 pm
Micheal was an amazing entertainer, he has been through a lot, he was ridicule, talked about, loved and admired. The same media that raised him up, teared him down. Everyone said that Micheal was their friend and amazing entertainer, but yes he was an amazing entertainer, but his true friends know the real Micheal. People have constantly judged him, I am so happy he doesn;t have to endure the hurt, pain, ridicule, the judgement anymore, because he finally is going to meet his maker and he is the one that can judge. Micheal tried to live a private life after the pain and hurt he confronted and now thank God he doesn’t have to confront it anymore. Its amazing, we say how we miss him, cry that he is gone, but when he was going through hell, how did we reacted to him. Thanks to God he is not like human beings.. Micheal RIP
Brendan
June 26, 2009 at 6:24 pm
Micheal was an amazing entertainer, he has been through a lot, he was ridicule, talked about, loved and admired. The same media that raised him up, teared him down. Everyone said that Micheal was their friend and amazing entertainer, but yes he was an amazing entertainer, but his true friends know the real Micheal. People have constantly judged him, I am so happy he doesn’t have to endure the hurt, pain, ridicule, the judgment anymore, because he finally is going to meet his maker and he is the one that can judge. Micheal tried to live a private life after the pain and hurt he confronted and now thank God he doesn’t have to confront it anymore. Its amazing, we say how we miss him, cry that he is gone, but when he was going through hell, how did we reacted to him. Thanks to God he is not like human beings.. Micheal RIP
Kristina
June 26, 2009 at 7:52 pm
too sad
Spicy Goddess
June 26, 2009 at 11:32 pm
He will truly be MISSED!
say it isnt so...
June 27, 2009 at 2:24 am
people really love someone once their dead and gone..even tho mj had some issues no one cannot say he wasnt good at what he does!! no one will amount to Mj! never!!! Hes a legend and legends never die!!
man mike u left 2 soon =(
Dance in Peace!!
Ric
June 27, 2009 at 7:29 pm
WOW… No other words,
Michael Jackson has been my inspiration since i was a baby. He the the first artist i ever listened to, the first CD i ever bought. I admired him in so many ways, his compassion for people and children all over the world. watch his short films/video… they take place in africa and his songs about healing the world. One thought came to mind..How does Petter Pan die? i never thought about mike not being here, yes Death is apart of life and im sooooo glad that he will have peace, from all the lies and scrutany, but overwelmed with sadness and hurt. RIP Michael Joseph Jackson
Aug 1958 – JUne 2009
mjlover
June 28, 2009 at 6:03 pm
Boy who lied about being Molested by MJ comes clean
After the sudden death of Michael Jackson Evan Chandler tells the truth.
In 1993, Chandler told a psychiatrist and police that he and Jackson had engaged in sexual acts that included oral sex, the boy gave detailed description of Jackson’s genitals. The case was settled out of court for a reported $22 million, but the strain led Jackson to begin taking painkillers. Eventually he became addicted.
Now maybe for the remorse of his death Chandler decides to tell us the truth. ” I never meant to lie and destroy Michael Jackson but my father made me to tell only lies. Now i can’t tell Michael how much i’m sorry and if he will forgive me ”.Evan Chandler was tape-recorded saying amongst other things, “If I go through with this, I win big-time. There’s no way I lose. I will get everything I want and they will be destroyed forever…
Under the influence of a controversial father (Jordan Chandler) told his son to tell that Jackson had touched his penis.Jordan Chandler then told a psychiatrist and later police that he and Jackson had engaged in acts of kissing, masturbation and oral sex, as well as giving a detailed description of what he alleged were the singer’s genitals.
” Now for the first time i can’t bare to lie anymore. Michael Jackson didn’t do anything to me, all was my father lies to escape from being poor.”
kevin
June 29, 2009 at 3:54 am
i’m still not belivng he’s gone.I remeber when i was young i use to try to all his moves i know the thriller,beat it,remeber the time dance an some other moves he did.I remeber all the words to most of the new an old songs.I will always rember Micheal Jackson as a legond,icon,an the king of pop forever.I LOVE YOU MICHEAL JACKSON
Laura
June 30, 2009 at 7:51 pm
I LOVE YOU MICHAEL JACKSON REST IN PEACE I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER YOU. WITH YOUR EXELENT TALLENT HER MEXICO
Anonymous
July 2, 2009 at 5:31 am
oh ! Michael Jackson King of Pop the greatest enternainer in the music history
I will love you forever sorry for all the world the damaged did to u with lies.
I beleived you u were inonocent . I hope that boy one day when he can’t sleep in peace will say the true the to world you were incapable for those thing I know u were as a sweet,cute an inocent child maybe u never grow up but I will love u forever may your body is death but your music, your love, your soul will live here in the earth forever. God bless Michael and all his near family, friends (poor Elizabeth Taylor) and fan around the world. Death is part of our lives now was his time good bye sweety Peter Pan R.I.P.
Viki Kyriakou
July 3, 2009 at 5:40 am
You were the greatest Michael Jackson, Your memory will live on forever and ever! Rest in peace.