Michael Jackson's death: Flowers placed on Hollywood star

Shortly before 9 a.m., a representative of the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce appeared and wordlessly placed a large flower arrangement on Michael Jackson's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. It was made of white roses and purple baby's breath and tied with a huge black bow.

The crowd surged forward, frantically snapping pictures.

Fans had been crowding around the star on Hollywood Boulevard in front of Grauman's Chinese Theater since early this morning. Many were in tears as they maneuvered closer, trying to get photos of the star.

Some brought flowers, balloons and even original artwork. One person showed up with a picture of a young Michael Jackson that he had fashioned from old vinyl records. Another man crouched beside the star, painting a picture on the sidewalk.

Among the mourners was actor Prince Selvage, 36, of Van Nuys, who was wearing a long-sleeve Michael Jackson T-shirt from a Stockholm concert. He said his parents used to take him to Michael Jackson concerts when he was about 5 years old and by the second show, "I was hooked."

Selvage said he used to wear a white glove and red jacket to school and later worked as a Michael Jackson impersonator. Through his tears, Selvage said he had already purchased tickets for Jackson's comeback tour, choosing the Sept. 10 show as a birthday present to himself.

"It's hard to put into words." Selvage said, adding he didn't believe the news about Jackson's death when his father told him.

"I woke up thinking I had a bad dream."

-- Gerrick Kennedy in Hollywood

Photos: Michael Jackson, 1958-2009

Photos: Fans grieve worldwide

Interactive map: See significant sites in the life and death of Michael Jackson, including Neverland Ranch and his boyhood home in Gary, Indiana.

Comments

[simone haughton]

i love you so much michael jackson.
please rest in peace
i need you to rest in peace
your so amazing i will forever love you trust me
my frist kids name is ganna be michael
if its an girl michelle.
i love you baby r.i.p

[Taylor]

Michael...
Alot of people thought that you where a freak, and some did'nt!
Alot of people thought you where a child malester, and some thought it was aa bunch of non sence!! some people admired you and alot did'nt. Some people would love to meet you and some thought that you where a waste of society! But I thought that every one was wrong to judge you about what stupid poperotizz, but I thought you where great, I still remember the time when ever they said that you where touching little boys in there privet, I thought it was crap, I mean you have children. Who in the right mind would say that about any man that has as much love for there kids as you did! You may have been a lilttle bit crazy, but who is'nt, I mean your not normal if don't!! I guess what I am trying to say is you where a great man and I hope you rest in peace!
♥alwayz
Taylor♥

[Dionne Small]

I just want to give LOVE to the family, this is a shocker and I am hurt by what has happened. Michael Jackson is BIG legasy and will always be remembered. He has done alot of good to people and my heart & prayers are for the family and fans

[jorelis]

he has a great singer an the moon dance ten ten ten tenttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt wow like so awesome #1 pop on michael !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Michael Rules!!!]

Someday, when those children grow up who conspired with their parents to extort money from Michael Jackson, hopefully we will all learn the truth. In retrospect, Michael should not have mixed up his Peter Pan image with the Madonna fad of crotch grabbing in concerts. Also, giving children wine is fine anywhere else in the world, but America. He made himself an easy target and suffered greatly from those never proven allegations. Goodbye to sweet Michael.

[Sabrina]

What can I say, about this wonderful and warm person. He will be sorely missed. I will always love and play his music. May he rest in peace.

[Sabrina]

What can I say about this warm and loving giant of an artist that turned into a icon. What can you say about any star that dies out? I guest a little bit of us dies too. Michael may you rest in peace. You will be missed

[EMILY REED]

R.I.P. YOU WERE A TRUE LEGEND .MAY YOU FIND THE PEACE YOU NEVER HAD IN THIS LIFE IN THE NEXT.MAY GOD BE WITH YOU XXXX

[La flaca]

I don't know y ppl b cryin he's not even that good of a singer!!!!

[shane westwood]

the greatest artist has now gone.He will still be in my heart in years to come.i will miss you jacko theres only one michael jackson rip the king of pop MICHAEL JACKSON xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx miss you

[shane westwood]

that man who said that he is not a good singer is WRONG.He is the king of pop RIP

[Isabella Kross]

R.I.P Michael!
I will miss you
so much
even tho
i don't even know
you that
much!
I want to give
love and hope to the
family i know they are hurting
right now
i just want to give them love and hope and to make them
follow their dreams like Michael!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Love You Micheal and I am praying that it will be alright!!!

[Dorothy Willows]

Of course he is a good singer. It is all relative but he certainly brought a good lot of musical delight to a great number of people. You can never take that away from him. He was a genius as a child and then the world chipped away at him. We were lucky to have him for 50 years and he gave so much back. Anybody has to admit that he made the world a better place. Let's forgive the bad stuff, it was never proven so RIP Michael.

[Sharon Brumitt]

I think it is disgusting that some people talk about the dead bad they should have more respect.

[Collins]

I love you micheal jackson
I miss u and i shared tears to know u are gone
God gives and take anytime he fill like
I pray u will make HEAVEN
Sorry family
don't think much just micheal has make everyone pround

[TCHALLA]

the world has lost the greatest,even though i never met u ,u are truely the best singer and dancer ever.u acomplist so much in your life time my prayers go up for your family your the best ther will never be anther you.

[Mark Lemon]

His accomplishment as an artist eclipse the weakness of this personality. His contributions in the music industy is fair enough to called him the "King of Pop" no matter what and he deserved it well.
His life is a roller coaster as any other being. He also bleeds as a person that makes him human. He does not have a normal life as like us because papparazzis are starving for his every move even until his very last moment due to his celebrity status.
Although science made a great joke on him due to his eminent love of self that we wants to alter his old physical being. The new black generation of artist learned this lesson well.
He is one of the greatest performer ever landed in the generation and we should not be sad with his passing as a star because in every falling star there is always a new comer rising to be called a star and he still have three children which might follow his footsteps. Moonwalking anyone? Love you all...

[Sophie McHenry]

i loved you as a singer and i will never forget the last moment of you. Sing while your in your grave i'll be listening out just to remember that moment of your personal life R.I.P. michael we love you!!!

[Hakeem Valentine]

Micheal was the Best Singer ever and dance No can be like Micheal it is only one Micheal Jackson it so sad to see him go his best song ever was dirty diana R.I.P Micheal Jackson I will miss you.

[sharmily]

I love you ssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo much Michael.You are the best singer.I will always remember you.You are always in our hearts.You are the most kind person that I ever knew.I miss you so much.

[Ben lai]

i love micheal jackson gayly

[Ben lai]

i love michael jackson he is the best ever