Michael Jackson Dies, Aged 50.

[DaVeyWaVey]

I am sad over his death as I am when I hear the news of any life that has been lost. He died at a tragic age, like many other stars such as Farrah Fawcett.

But I can't say I will shed any tears over him as I never knew him personally, only ever through his music.

I don't know if this makes me cold hearted or not, but the next few months we will see swarms of people making tributes via cards or flowers, the media will be in chaos as so many people will be selling stories about MJ and it will soon become a competition amongst the general public over who can cry the loudest.

[Trinity]

Unfortunately, I think that you are right Davey.

The public today seem to have taken ownership of famous figures and almost consider them to be family.

They grieve in a way that would have been unheard of a few decades ago.

MJ will be the Princess Di of Pop.

Lamented and wailed over by people who didn't know him, tributes paid by people who couldn't have been more distant in life and fake pain displayed to the world media by all and sundry.

I do think that this sort of behaviour is tasteless, I also think that it devalues the real pain and grief of people who have recently been beareved.

[Perdita]

Michael Jackson's long-time lawyer has claimed that the late singer's children will most likely be placed with his mother.

The 'Billie Jean' star passed away at a Los Angeles hospital yesterday following a suspected cardiac arrest. He leaves behind three children.

Speaking to RadarOnline, attorney Brian Oxman said: "Probably Mrs Jackson will take care of them, she loves them dearly."

He went on to say that 12-year-old Prince Michael, Paris, 11, and seven-year-old Prince Michael II had been at the singer's home when the paramedics arrived.

He added: "Everyone is crying and it’s very sad."

His mother must be getting on a bit herself - surely there are more suitable family members to take care of such young children.

[Meh]

RIP MJ

So he was a weird talented superstar who had issues. His passing is still sad.

[angel_eyes87]

I still cannot believe he has died, I turned over to the news randomly last night to hear that the King of Pop had died, I thought it was a rumor but it turned out to be true. He will forever live on in the music industry and entertainment.

My prayers go out to his family and friends.

RIP Michael (1958-2009)

[Abbie]

This is so sad, I cant believe it really
I watched the news on sky for an hout about it this morning
So sad news

RIP

[Perdita]

Michael Jackson's West End tribute show Thriller - Live will go ahead tonight as scheduled.

Producers of the musical, which takes place at London's Lyric Theatre and Manchester's Opera House, said that there would be "no greater tribute" than to carry on with this evening's performances.

"After much deliberation overnight and this morning and taking into consideration the views of Michael's legion of fans, we can think of no greater tribute to the memory of the man and his incredible music than for tonight's performance to go ahead as planned," they explained.

A minute's silence will be held at 7.30pm in the auditoriums.

Executive director Adrian Grant added: "Words cannot express my deep sense of loss and sadness; I am shocked beyond belief that Michael has died.

"My full condolences go out to his family, his children, parents, brothers and sisters. The Jackson family have lost a son and a father, and the world has lost one of the greatest entertainers of all time, a true legend."

I am glad they are not cancelling the show, I agree that this is a very fitting tribute.

[Abbie]

I agree they said that on the news I watched this morning, its a perfect tribute and people have been leaving flowers outside the theatre

[Bryan]

Granted he was a big artist, so today he warrants dominating the news and having tribute shows, but please let this be the end of it. Can we have our media back, without him taking over it for weeks. He was just an artist, and not the most sympathetic one at that. He was marmite, and for those that didnt like him, it's annoying to see all this coverage.

I'm looking at the news and seeing all these fans crying buckets as if their father/brother/son had died and i'm thinking get over yourselves you sad acts.

He had issues, he never grew up, he lead a sad life, and drugs were probably involved in his death. He was hounded by the press and his haters all this life and thats why he gained the reputation. I hope people let him rest in peace now instead of dragging up rumours of how he died etc.

R.I.P

[Abbie]

I don't know if this makes me cold hearted or not, but the next few months we will see swarms of people making tributes via cards or flowers, the media will be in chaos as so many people will be selling stories about MJ and it will soon become a competition amongst the general public over who can cry the loudest.

No you are right

When I was watching the news this morning it kept coming up what other celebs had said including Gordan Brown
The only celeb I really remember was a comment that Madonna had made that kept going across the screen : I cant stop crying

Also Craig David was on the phone at least he was saying something really nice saying he hopes hes remembered for his music