Elizabeth Taylor lashes out at Michael Jackson's doctor

Elizabeth Taylor has expressed her displeasure with Arnold Klein in the wake of the doctor's support for a man who claims he had a gay love affair with pop star Michael Jackson, her longtime friend.

Sending out a four-part message on Twitter in the wee hours Thursday, Taylor said: 

Dr. Arnie Klein declared on May 2 that he did not betray Michael Jackson by saying publicly that he had a homosexual relationship

with someone in "Arnie's" office. It seems he supplies not only women (Debbie Rowe), but men too ... how convenient.

Just what we want in our doctors. And then to say he did not betray Michael's confidence. No wonder he has death threats.

I thought doctors, like priests took an oath of confidentiality. May God have mercy on his soul.

Since shortly after the singer's death, Jason Pfeiffer, who once worked in Klein's office, has been alleging he had a love relationship with Jackson. When Pfeiffer appeared recently on U.S. television to tell the story, Klein, Jackson's dermatologist, backed him up. 

-- Christie D'Zurilla

Photo: Elizabeth Taylor and Michael Jackson backstage at the American Music Awards in 1993. Credit: Los Angeles Times

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Comments

[Constance]

Thank-You Elizabeth!!

To those who have nothing "positive, to say about this fabulous man,
Michael Jackson"-make NO comments, please....those of us who will
always love him unconditionally number in the millions!!

[Marina]

Thank you, Dame Elizabeth!

[Cali MJ Fan]

Thank you Dame Elizabeth. Well said.

[maria]

So I'm wondering, is Liz confirming the allegations by not denying what the Doctor said is true. All she said is that basically The Doc betrayed Michaels confidence.

[Tube Formj]

Gosh, if I was a patient of Dr. Arnie Klein, I would have to rethink whether I continued to be his patient. Just think all of you out there going to this Doctor, what is he going to say about you behind your back or after you pass on?

[Lena]

I second what Elizabeth has said.
That has gone on in Michaels life is no-ones business but his own. No wonder the poor Angel was afraid of his own shadow. People really need to leave his soul rest, he has completed his journey in this living hell and he deserves to be a peace now. I am the same age as Michael and have gone through some pretty tough times but when I put myself in MJ's shoes I could not imagine how he survived what this sick would did to him.
I am not interested in his personal life as it does not concern me. I am just truely glad that the world had a chance to see a true Angel.

[lola]

The only people who claim MJ was gay are HOMOSEXUAL PEOPLE.
(That's why Perez Hilton wants to believe MJ was gay)
Gay people just want someone so famous like MJ to be just like them.
How pathetic.
Elizabeth Taylor was most sincere, honest and caring friend of MJ.
Thank you Liz for your support and honesty!
People who think MJ was gay are just pathetic gay fans lol

[Michelle]

thank u Elizabeth, please, please, let MJ rest in peace. Now we understand why Micheal was such a private person and never seemed to want anybody to enter his life and the few that he did let enter turned around and betrayed him. I do not believe MJ was gay and it hurts to see that even in death, people are still trying to bring him down. leave him to rest in peace-stop all this nonsense

[Tisha]

Ya know, I truly believe that Michael Jackson was in no way,shape or form, homosexual! I believe he had a rough childhood and although, he might have acted strangely to some in his adulthood,it does not give a person the right to target him as someone that was of not right mind! He simply relived his childhood through the eyes of children..hence the reason for "Neverland"...a fairy tale amusement park meant as it was...a land in which you never had to grow up! Maybe the whole reason why he was always in hiding pretty much is because of the people in this world that wanted to constantly attack him for whom he was. Just stop it. He's gone now and please, just let that wonderful man rest in peace!
For the people that want to call the man homosexual...I've ran across enough of you....my question is this: How do you know for sure??? Did you sleep with him?!

And, on another note: The definition of "gay" is: HAPPY!!!

So, with that in mind, I guess you could say he was gay...because he was a very happy guy!

[GIA]

I really dont understand why all of these so called professesional doctors,friends, that new Michael are trying to still hurt this man,Michael knows everything that is going on he is with all of his true fans Michael is still entertaining and being the little boy he always wanted to be and missed out on while he was here with us, now he is on the other side being the happy best entertainer in history michael is the king in every way you can imagine thankyou. ALSO thankyou to LIZ TAYLOR FOR BEING mICHAELS TRUE FRIEND. HE IS WATCHING OVER YOU. GIA

[KLK]

Thank you Elizabeth,I am 67 years old and need to come to Michael's defense,he trusted you. I love you for what you are doing. I'm sure you see Michael's children and I hope they are doing well. We ALL miss Michael and wish he was here and are tired of people trashing him even when he has paid the ultimate price.

[Zyxomma]

Liz Taylor is *such* a hypocrite. Apart from being a world-famous beard herself (Montgomery Clift, anyone?), she's been one of the most vocal supporters of AIDS research and other gay causes. Now she's outraged at Dr. Klein, not for bleaching Jackson's skin beyond all recognition, but for refusing to whitewash the truth about his relationship predilections? Everyone with a brain recognizes that Debbie Rowe was the perfect mother for his children because (a) she's white as a ghost, and blonde to boot, (b) she didn't want the kids, just the money (they were her "gift" to him, as I recall), and (c) she'll never spill the beans about the (white) sperm donor. Liz, you were in your day a fun actress and a great beauty. Now you just sound senile. Just like the pathological liars who are the Jackson family, you want all of us to ignore any truth that you find inconvenient. Those who don't stick to the party line are threatened with death by sicko fans. One can appreciate the artistry of Michael Jackson without swallowing lies, including the one about his personal physician being his murderer. Enough with the BS, from the family, the fans, and Liz.

[Nick]

TISHA:
Your comment makes a lot of sense. I think people are misinterpting lIz's statement. I too do not think MJ was gay at all. He did have a rough childhood but with his strong faith in God I belive that's what helped him through that. Yes he was strange, but MJ also had a very normal side. Liz along with many other of MJ's close friends dispute rumors like this. MJ was very misunderstood. He didn't want children sexually he didn't want men either. MJ just love to be around children ALL genders. The media only shows us boys, but he has stated he has had many children of genders, and races hang out with him. But I think he saw himself in little boys he did hang out with and tried to give them what he never had.

[elena]

Thank you Elizabeth for your suport and love for Micheal.
You are a real friend.We love you and Micheal...God bles you soul..

[LizForever]

Liz, thank you for sticking up for you friend. Whether MJ was gay or not was never anyone's business. However, like someone else posted, it is interesting that Liz displayed much criticism about the Doctor's betrayel of Michael, rightfully so, and did not comment on the accusations of MJ being gay. Neither here nor there at the end of the day. Just an observation. Besides, it is well known that Liz had a number of gay male friends over the years. Rock Hudson, Montgomery Clift are just two. Nothing wrong with that of course but it does leave you wondering.

[Paula]

Zyxomma,

Should you be on the loose? You sound like you are DERANGED..

[Mattie Ramos]

Michael Jackson was and will always be one of the most, if not THE most, beautiful human being in the whole wide world (after Jesus!)
and the envy and hatred of him continues by even those who pretended to be his friends!
God has vindicated/exonerated MJ and God will
continue to clear his name because the king
of pop is a child of The King of Kings-Jesus!!!
Thank you and God bless you!
THank you, Ms. Taylor, for being a true friend
to MJ for so many years!!

[Rheather]

What a terrible loss for us all Michael Jackson's death was.

Have you all heard that the TV Guide Network will be airing a Michael Jackson special, Gone Too Soon, on June 25th?

I'm really looking forward to it--I have heard that it explores not only his life, but the possible reasons for his untimely death.

[LizForever]

Rheather, take a pass on "Gone Too Soon!" Or at least do some research first. This project is by tabloid "journalist" Ian Halparin based on his book, Unmasked, and doesn't do Michael any favors. Don't be fooled! He is an opportunistic bottom feeder of the first order!! Be ware!!

[LizForever]

I'd heard a few months ago that Halparin was going to peddle his trash on TV to be aired on the first anniversary of Michael's death. Disgracefull!! Apparently, Halparin had started "researching" for this book a number of years ago, and by sheer coincidence, Michael dies when his book is due to come out. He's been capitalizing on this ever since and I'm sure will continue to do so for years to come. Do not expect a respectful or even accurate look at Michael's life or untimely death. This is a tabloid "journalist" out to make money off of Michael Jackson't name like so many others. Pure and simple. Do not be fooled!!

[Moonbeam]

I believe the confidentiality requirement would only apply to the doctor-patient relationship concerning medical treatment. What may have been a violation of friendship does not necessarily become a professional confidentiality violation. However, I do admire Ms. Taylor's loyalty to her friends, apparently one of her most-loved traits.