After the tragic news that Michael Jackson died today, celebrities took to their Twitter to express their shock at his sudden death.
Pete Wentz: I have never felt this before in my life. I could measure my childhood 2 now on an mj growth chart. if this is true. Rip. The last legend.
Kim Kardashian: Wow I am truly in shock that Michael Jackson has passed away! I love u Jackson family, my prayers are with the whole family!
Ashton Kutcher: Pray for his kids.
Joel Madden: Stop the gossip, stop the speculation. Take a moment for Micheal and remember his gift to us all. He was truly great. May he Rest in Peace.
Soleil Moon Frye: I shared a few amazing moments with Michael as a kid+they left memories I will never forget. You were bigger than life RIP Michael Jackson.
Lindsay Lohan: r.i.p. Michael Jackson *my love and prayers go out to the Jackson family.. “you are not alone” -mj
Samantha Ronson: His music is just as relevant now as it was the day they pressed record, I’m sure it will remain so for generations to come.R.I.P.Mr Jackson
Peter Facinelli: Its a sad day. RIP Farrah and Michael.
Lo Bosworth: MJ is moonwalking in the sky. RIP.
Heidi Montag: God rest his soul he will live on forever!
Diablo Cody: We just cued up “Wanna Be Starting Something” in the office. What a great song. RIP.
Alexa Chung: R.I.P.
Rachelle LeFevre: Rest in peace Farrah Fawcett & Michael Jackson. Condolences to their families.
Kirstie Alley: Don’t know what to say…so I will say I am so sorry for his family either way… What a horrible way to find these things out…sorry
Miley Cyrus: michael jackson was my inspiration. love and blessings
Marlon Wayans: My prayers, my love, my heart goes out to michael jackson and the entire jackson family. I pray so hard for them. I’m crushed! Please pray.
Selena Gomez: RIP Michael Jackson, Farrah Facuet and Ed McMahon.. i send my love and prayers to their families
QTip: thank you big brother mike..
Ashlee Simpson-Wentz: “His death is a shock. I grew up being inspired by Michael Jackson’s music and magic. He is a legend and his music and heart will forever inspire.”
Rob Thomas: “I’m shocked. He was a pioneer who transcended genre and race with the most unique talent and style the world has ever or will ever see.”
Mark Hoppus: “The first album I ever bought with my own money was Thriller. His performance at the Grammys is a milestone in the history of American music. I watched it on TV and spent the next two weeks in my kitchen trying to learn how to moonwalk. This is a tragedy and Michael will truly be missed.”
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!”
LL Cool J: “Peace to the King. I’m devastated by the passing of Michael Jackson; incredibly sad. He was one of my childhood idols. I salute you King of Pop. You made the whole world Moonwalk together.”
JC Chasez: “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 music and entertainment and I will always remember him for his kind and sweet spirit.”
Bill Werde, Editorial Director Billboard Magazine: “Michael Jackson was one of the most iconic artists in history and one of the top-sellers of all time,” said Bill Werde, Editorial Director of Billboard. “His 13 no. 1 singles on the Billboard charts put him behind only Elvis, the Beatles and Mariah Carey. Around the world, only Elvis, the Beatles and Bing Crosby sold more albums in their careers. Look at the Billboard charts now and ask yourself how many artists wouldn’t be there without Michael Jackson. No Justin Timberlake. No Ne-Yo. No Chris Brown. It’s really sad because now I think most only thought of Jackson’s controversies and legal problems. This guy was about to work to reclaim his identity as an entertainer, and he just lost that chance to change his legacy. He had sold out 50 dates – more than $80m in ticket sales – in London. That’s unprecedented, and it speaks to how much his fans still loved him.”
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It seems so unreal that Michael Jackson is gone ,its just a shock .My heart goes out to the whole Jackson family .No one could move like MICHAEL ,he was just AWSOME .He will be greatly miss and forever in our hearts .WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL!!!!!!!!! MAY GOD BLESS THE FAMILY
im turly goin to miss yew and if would meet yew in person i would be so so happy to meet yew form your biggest #1 fan the teenager shay…. muhh lve and i dnt care what that say about yew and i jus care about yew and yo music and prayers for yo family and friend and yo mother to… lve yew MJ
i cant believe he is really gone i hope he will rip and i send all my best wishes to the jacksons RIP MJ
bing only 14 years old u may think i dont know alot about the late Micheal Jackson. It all started when me and my mom was watching a dvd concert of him, i was so shock of how amazing he was.I love every song he made but my favourite is THRILLER. I wish i was back in those days when he made that video he would be my #1 crush. i cryed the thursday night until i feld a sleep watching the new. He really is my inspiration, but all good things come to an end. R-I-P KING…. I MISS YOU
he was a great man i am sure of that!! i wish that everybody to be as generous and kind as he was…RIP …send me love to his family and children. he is the KING OF POP and he will always be
Brenda Lee Roberson said
I heard your voice in the wind today , and I turned to see your face,The warmth of the wind caressed me AS i stood SILENTLY IN PLACE. I felt your touch in the sun today,AS its warmth filled the sky, I closed my eyes for your embrace and my spirit soared high. Isaw your eyes in the window pane,As I watch the falling rain,Its seemed as each raindrop fell,It quietly said your name, I held you close in my heart today It made me feel complete, you may have died…butyou are not gone you will always be apart of are live, AS LONG AS THE SUN SHINES THE WIND BLOWS… THE RAIN FALLS… YOU WILLLIVE ON INSIDE OF US FOREVER fOR THAT IS ALLARE HEART KNOWS I LOVE AND MISS YOU
,u was a part of my family , i pray for your sisster and mom and kids .god and u will watch them .
It’s been over a week and it feels like yesterday that I turned on VH1 to see the headline “Michael Jackson is dead.” I still have trouble believing it, you know getting used to it. MIchael Jackson was an icon, a true visionary and a great person. He had a hard life from false molestation charges that never let go of him even after he was proven innocent to all the crazy tabloid rumors about him. MJ showed us how to dance, he showed us how to do a musci video and he showed us what is right. He only ever wanted to help the world. He was ridiculed and shoved out of the country for being such a great person. It still just doesn’t set with me. I’m still waiting to hear it was all a hoax, that he faked his own death. That would be amazing!! It’s so unreal. R.I.P MJ your legacy will live on forever!!!
COULDNT BELIEVE IT MAH IDOL DIED *R.I.P MJ*ROSES R RED VIOLETS R BLUE MJ DA BEST N DATZZZ THE TRUTH—LOVE MARISSA
IT A SREALLY SHOKING THAT THE KING OF HIP HOP DIES BUT, IT WAS OUT OF THE BLUE I EXPECTED SOMEONE ELSE BUT IT WAS MICHAEL JACKSON THAT MADE ME FEEL SO BAD MICHAEL WAS ONE OF MY FAVIORT SINGERS THAT WAS MY FAN THEN HE PASSED AWAY BUT, YOU GOT TO KNOW THAT ONE DAY YOU WILL LIVE AND YOU WILL PASS AWAY AND GOD THOUGHT IT WAS TIME SO I GUESS IT WAS THE BEST FOR HIM.. BUT, I WILL AWLWAYS WILL REMEBER HIMAND HIS SINGING..
I was 3 years old when Thriller came out. It was the first cassette tape I owed. I remember being scared of the video.
I was shocked when I heard Michael had passed. I cried as he will forever be a part of my childhood, I feel a part of me has died. He was amazing to watch dance and set the stage for so many artists. RIP.
I may have not known Michael Jackson but i really loved his music
i will always be in shock.michael and i was born the same year.when the jackson five first started,we bought their music in 45′s and albums.he has always been my best entertainer since and will always be.i always wanted to meet him,but sadly never got the chance to do so.now i am crying everyday.my heart goes out to katherine and the rest of the family.i “know what it’s like ” to lose a child. i lost my son when he was 18. he also was a great fan of michael. i ask the family to stay strong. my parents were also Jehovah’s Witnesses,so i ask katherine and Joe to please stay strong.God will not put no more on you than you can bear.i love you all.wish i was there with you to share your grief.by the way,i also came from a family of nine kids.keep preaching God’s word,you will see Michael again.
Michael Jackson was a great Icon,but he was a greater Man.Most people love him for his Music and his presence on stage.I loved his Music absolutely,I grew up with it.But I loved the Man the type of person Michael was.He was one of a kind he was in a class by himself as he was in his Life,by himself.I want to be thought of a a close Friend of his that he never got to meet instead of a fan,I feel like I lost someone very close to me and there are no words to describe how I feel.I pray for his Family and real close Friends that are not talking bad of him or mentioning his drug use,thats nobody’s business,he should be remembered for what a wonderful Man that he was and what he attributed to the World.
MJ will be missed very much he was a legend. the king of pop and no matter what he did he was still a man of music. thats what made him so special. he has made his mark on the world and he will never be forgotten. I send out my prays to his family and children and wish them all the best. he is finally free from this cruel world may he rest in peace. WE LUV U MIKE
michael jackson is my inspriation ive looked up to him ever since i was a little girl.(im 15) i ve wanted to be jus like hem i loved the way he danced and sang he had an amazing voice and he danced like angel something i will never ever forget…..michael jackson is my hero he has inspired me in so many ways!!!! i am dancing and singing cuz of hem he made me believe tht you can do anything you want to if u follow you heart and never take no for an answer…..the king of pop will for ever live in my heart and memories as i get older i will never ever forget him…his is such an amzing wonder gorgous guy ever . i love you so much michael jakson . i will miss you soo much i think of u everyday……long live the king rest in peace
michael you are my HERO and forever will be
<3 danielle
We are the same age, 50. I was born 8/6/58. I was watching the news when they first announce you was having problems. Then it happen. I heard then saw what I still can’t believe your gone. I thought we grow old together. Instead we go our separate ways. Your with father god. We are left listening to your beautiful music. Your journey was not far and your time here was short. Forever your fan. We will meet again!
I was so shocked when i heard Micheal Jackson had passed an i was hopeing it was only a roomer . But when i kept hearing everyone sending texts i turned on the news an saw it was real .So all i could do was cry all day an everyday i was hurt. Even though i never met him he was always in my heart and i love him and his music and will always forever keep him in my heart. I love you Micheal Jackson an you will always and forever be missed.
Michael Jackson changed the way the world heard music, and he revolutionized music videos to an art form. Michael Jackson influenced so many artists we listen to today. I believe we would not have music as we know it if it were not for him. God gave Michael Jackson a gift of true talent, and he took it to the stars. The world will not be the same with out him. Peace be with you MJ!
LOOK AT HIM HE GOT WHITE MAN FAINTING OVA HIM I WOULD.
mike the best in my whole life
My condolesence goes out to Michael Jacksons parents, siblings their husbands wifes and their children and Michaels children and their birthmothers whom are all tricken by this sudden tragedy ” LORD I THANK THEE THAT MICHAEL JACKSON IS NOW IN THY CARE, GRANT YOUR PEACE UPOND HIS PARENTS HIS SIBLINGS THIER HUSBANDS WIFES AND THEIR CHILDREN AND, HIS CHILDREN THAT WAS IN HIS CARE! IN JESUS NAME AMEN.” His loss has had a devarstating afect world wide. He had a big impact on the world with his talent as a singer and dancer a great entertainer and performer and he will be deeply and dearly missed. I thank the lord for the gifts this young man was blessed with. I, just like many of the thousands of families back in the 60s back in my, country of birth New Zealand were clued to the tv set, watching this extrodinary young boy who was almost 4years my junior perform and sing with his brothers beyond his years. You could see there was this sweet and gentle spirit that he possed and this boldness that sprung up as he unleashed his giftings to the world. He inspired thousand of people not only those in the music industry but, just ordinary people throughout the world. I was always drawn too his music and I loved the way he utilize everypart of his body, he had structure and poise he was just magnificent to watch. “Rest In Gods Peace” Michael Jackson.
WE LOVE YOU MICHAEL ,, I remember when my sister use to wear the red leather michael look alike jacket and we would try to dance just like him ,,,our prayers go out to his family we love you all as well ,,,,R.I.P,,,you will and always will be the BEST !!!!!!
micheal you will be in ahour heart and god is with you but you will miss all of us in the word but you mark my child wood i comme liste to your musice but that is the best of life you will be the king of the pop back musice
i was in shock when i heard michael passed away it felt like apart of me died with him, he was a great man with a kind heart, im gonna miss him r.i.p the king of pop you will always be in our hearts in never forgotten and may god bless your kids and the rest of the family my heart gos out to them
I am filled with sadness that the greatest, sensational pop king has died! I was born in the late 60s and since then, you have entertained us with your music. My memories are filled with your music bonding our families and friendships through reunions and parties. There was never a time like yours when wonderful music kept us glued to mtvs, television shows with dance groups dancing to your music and stereos. Your death will never keep us dancing the way your rocked us to dance in the 80s. Our music king is now with the greatest king. You have left us in body but your music and goodwill will always live. RIP, Michael !
MJ You ARE/ were the greatest ever seen and heard. The life you lived on this earth will only be judged by the Almighty. For those that caused you heartache, contributed to your downfall, all the ugly statements said to you, to your face, all that you undured via the media and tabloids, the humiliation, embarassments, WILL MOST CERTAINLY HAVE THEIR DAY AS WELL. Your personal life is exactly as it is – PERSONAL. To Mr Martin Bashir, you should have been fired by the Network who employed you. You chose to dig deep and view all things from a different perspective – always dirty, low and not knowing what to say and when to stop. You should take a page from Matt L… (I cannot spell his last name), such charm, and soul, as a media person. I SAY SHAME ON YOU I HOPE YOU DO NOT HAVE CHILDREN SO THAT YOU WOULD BE SPARED OF THE HURT AND SADNESS MJ FELT WHEN HE WAS BEING RIDICULED, I WOULD NOT WISH THAT ON ANYONE, REGARDLESS OF HOW THAT PERSON CHOSE TO LIVE. If MJ was eccentric, he hurt no one, he was always a gentle,caring human being. I will continue to miss him and always remember how blessed we human beings are for having him on this earth. To you martin and all the others, GO TO HELL
Before Oprah, Tiger Woods and Obama.youve inspired others and done so much for the music world than what others have done for television, sports and politics. to say that you are missed my millions is a complete understatement! It still sadens me to this very day to know that you are gone. It feels as we were robbed of our beloved friend MICHAEL. i miss you and i love you ALWAYS!!!!
MY HEART STOPPED FOR A FEW SECONDS. MY HEARTS GOES OUT TO THE JACKSON FAMILY. AND JANET YOU’RE ONE OF THE GREATEST TOO HONEY. DON’T GIVE UP.
MICHAEL IS WATCHING HIS FAMILY. BELIEVE ME. LOOKING THROUGHT THE WINDOW.
THE WINDOW OF MY HEART. BLESS IT BE THY NAME.
LOV U ALL
we hav lost a music God,in nigeria we all cryed wen we heard the news.God bless his soul.