Michael Jackson: Celebrity Tributes

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."

 

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."

 

Janet Jackson’s manager issued a statement:
“[Janet is] grief stricken and devastated at the sudden loss of her brother".

 

 

 

Jermaine Jackson at a brief press conference:
"My brother, the legendary king of pop, Michael Jackson, passed away on Thursday, June 25, at 2.26 pm... Our family requests that the media please respect our privacy during this tough time. May Allah be with you Michael, always."

 

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."

 

Justin Timberlake
"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 onstage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together."

 

Beyonce
“He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the king of pop."

 

 

 

 

Mark Lester (godfather to Jackson’s children)
"The last time we saw him he was in London a few weeks ago... He was absolutely fine. I can't believe this, it's such a shock."

 

 

Corey Feldman (80s film star, old friend of Jacko's)
"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." 

Uri Geller
"I'm shocked and devastated. I am hoping this is a dream I will wake up from, but it is not. Michael is dead. For him not to be around, that he's gone, is just surreal. It cannot sink into my psyche. He was a genius."

 

John Mayer
"I think we'll mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player. Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ."

 

Miley Cyrus
"Michael Jackson was my inspiration. Love and blessings."

 

 

 

 

Lindsay Lohan
“NO OMG... Sending my love and prayers out to Michael and his family."

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

Britney Spears
“A wonderful man and will be greatly missed.”

 

 

 

 

Ludacris
"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 family."

 

P 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!”

 

Gordon Brown (via a spokesperson):
"This is very sad news for the millions of Michael Jackson fans in Britain and around the world."

 

 

Martin Scorsese
“When we worked together on Bad, I was in awe of his absolute mastery of movement on the one hand, and of the music on the other... He was wonderful to work with, an absolute professional at all times, and - it really goes without saying - a true artist. It will be a while before I can get used to the idea that he's no longer with us."

Steven Spielberg
"Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson... His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him legend."

 

Cher
"[I'm] having a million different reactions I didn't expect I would feel... He was a great singer - God gives you certain gifts and this child was just an extraordinary child touched by this ability. He could sing like nobody else and he was able to connect with people."

 

Celine Dion
“I am overwhelmed by this tragedy. Michael Jackson has been an idol for me all my life. He was not only a talented person but he was unique - a genius. It's such a loss. It feels like when Kennedy died, when Elvis died. My sympathy goes to the family. It's a big loss and it's not even sinking in right now."

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."

 

Jane Fonda
“I am stunned. My friend Michael Jackson is dead. He lived with me for a week on ‘Golden Pond’ set after ‘Thriller’.”

 

 

Neil Portnow
"Rarely has the world received a gift with the magnitude of artistry, talent and vision as Michael Jackson. He was a true musical icon whose identifiable voice, innovative dance moves, stunning musical versatility and sheer star power carried him from childhood to worldwide acclaim."

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."

 

Elizabeth Taylor

"[I'm] too devastated by the passing of her dear friend Michael Jackson to issue a statement at this time" but has promised one later.

 

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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."

 

 

Alice Cooper
“Michael Jackson was easily as influential as James Brown, and that’s saying a lot. He was the Fred Astaire of his time."

 

 

 

Ashton Kutcher
"RIP. Sending love and light to family and friend but especially his kids. Plea to the press to respect his wishes of maintaining the anonymity of his children. I plea to the public to refuse to consume media that does not respect the anonymity of Michael's children."

Slash
"Really sad news about Michael. He was talent from on high."

 

 

 

Wyclef Jean
"He lives forever in my heart, I will never forget the day he came to see me in the studio and I played him music... RIP to Michael Jackson my music god... Some lost Elvis Presley and we lost Michael Jackson... I cried today because Michael Jackson was a father that we all lost!"

 

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 and our lives. This has got to be one of the saddest days in music history. Michael Rest In Peace! We miss you!"

 

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