A lot of tributes are coming in from all around the globe for the King of Pop, may it be from people in the music industry of just simply the people who admired the living legend.
Jermaine Jackson:Confirming his passing to the waiting media last night:
My brother, the legendary King of Pop, Michael Jackson passed away on Thursday June 25th, 2009 at 2.26pm. It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home.
Our family requests that the media please respects our privacy at this tough time.
And may Allah be with you Michael, always. Love you.
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.
Madonna:I can't stop crying over the sad news. I've always admired Michael Jackson - the world has lost one of its greats, but his music will live on forever.
My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.
Britney Spears:I was so excited to see his tour in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly into see him.
He's been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I'm devastated that he's gone.
Quincy Jones:I'm absolutely devastated at this news. I just don't have the words. Divinity brought our souls together and allowed us to do what we could do through the 80s.
To this day that music is played in every corner of the world, and the reason is because he had it all - talent, grace and professionalism. I've lost my little brother today and part of my soul has gone with him.
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.
Slash:Really sad news about Michael, he was a talent from on high.
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 shocked. 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.
Coldplay:MJ was the best of the best. His music and performances made the world a brighter place. His light will shine on forever. Coldplay.
Chris Cornell:I remembered being six years old and seeing the Jackson 5 on our black and white TV. His brothers were cool but he had a halo around him.
Superstar at 12. What promise. He had magic!
Justin Timberlake:I can’t find the words right now to express how deeply saddened 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.
My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.
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.
Usher:My heart goes out to the King of Pop and his family.
Wyclef Jean:Michael Jackson was my musical god. He made me believe that all things are possible, through real and positive music.
He can live forever. I love Michael Jackson. God bless him.
Dionne Warwick:We have lost an icon in our industry and my heartfelt condolences go out to his family and children in this hour of sorrow.
He will live on in my memory, and most definitely through the music he shared with so many.
Donna Summer:I've known Michael for many years and we've done many different things together over the years.
I know his family and it's just a total shock. I don't even have words to say. I mean I'll miss Michael, the world will miss Michael and I'm sure the world is in a state of grief right now.
I will personally miss him, I will miss his light, I will miss his star, I will miss who he has caused other people to become because of his greatness. He upped the standard.
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.
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