Celebrities mourn Michael Jackson's death via Twitter
Even before it was officially confirmed that Michael Jackson had died, Twitter was buzzing about the pop icon as if he were dead. Once he died thousands of tweets a minute flooded the microblogging site, many from celebrities. Below is a small sample of unedited entries from some musicians, athletes and personalities as they tweeted through the pain.
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.
Jane Fonda: I am stunned. My friend, Michael Jackson is dead. He lived with me for a week on "Golden Pond" set after "Thriller."
Katy Perry: Oh my God.
Greg Grunberg: Terrible news about Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson AND Ed McMahon... they will be missed by all.
Ashton Kutcher: I plea to the press to respect his wishes of maintaining the anonymity of his children.
John Mayer: I truly hope he is memorialized as the '83 moonwalking, MTV owning, mesmerizing, unstoppable, invincible Michael Jackson.
Weird Al Yankovich: Oh man. Can't believe it. RIP Michael Jackson.
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.
Eliza Dushku: Listening to MJ at photoshoot when we all heard~ surreal.
Miley Cyrus: michael jackson was my inspiration. love and blessings
More after the jump...
Steve Aoki: This is bigger than any artist dying in our lifetime. Bigger than elvis and freddie mercury for me.
Solange Knowles: Thank you Michael Jackson for being my FIRST of many! My mother took me to my FIRST concert, I was only two years old. I fell in love.
Sasha Grey: The news coverage of Michael Jackson's death is like the Buckwheat death skit on snl in the 80's...so sad.
Sarah Silverman: Did you hear Michael Jackson's kids are free? That's not nice. I'm sorry. Ugh, I feel bad for saying that. LOOK A BLUE CAR!
Mandy Moore: RIP michael jackson and farrah fawcett. what a tremendous loss in one day.... thoughts and prayers with their families and loved ones....
Ashley Tisdale: I have to say, the 6 of us from HSM were very lucky to have met such an amazing man. I will remember that moment forever. RIP Michael
Baron Davis: Man I'm sad mike is going
-- Tony Pierce
Photo credit: Dave Hogan / Getty Images
i cnt believe he's gone...omg.....rip micheal...u were the best....
Posted by: shorty | June 25, 2009 at 05:23 PM
Sycophant hypocrites. Don't remember seeing any of you in court. Did you drop your kids off at neverland for the weekend? let's see how much you love him in twelve months time.
Posted by: Shaun Hughes | June 25, 2009 at 05:25 PM
I cannot believe it, I never thought I'd ever have to see this day or ever have to experience such sadness... My condolences go to his family and my tears will never run dry MJ... U were awesomely talented
Posted by: Yvie Chags | June 25, 2009 at 05:27 PM
je l'aimais c t mon idole mon modele de reussite jamais je ne l'oublierai il restera dans mon coeur pour la vie et chaque jour je penserai a lui . i'll never forget you RIP michael jackson the king of everything in my life
Posted by: naima nanouk'o | June 25, 2009 at 05:33 PM
I met Michael when he was 8 years old after a Concert for Blind Children. My brother and I attended a birthday party for Diana Ross brother Chico. He was then and forever will be a bright and shinning star. RIP Michael. We will love you always.
Posted by: Maxine Adkins | June 25, 2009 at 05:55 PM
I can't believe Michael Jackson is dead... this was so unexpected!
All his sold out tours and the album he was about to release!
wow unbelieveable!
R.I.P. Michael Jackson!
YOU WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN
Posted by: A | June 25, 2009 at 06:04 PM
sarah silverman, I don't know who you think you are.. You think you are funny!!!?/
MJ did with one song what you can't do in a lifetime...
Have some respect you piece of s...
Posted by: Steve | June 25, 2009 at 06:10 PM
who the hell does sarah silverman think she is? i cant believe it for publicity how low people will get
Posted by: SarahSilvermansucks | June 25, 2009 at 06:14 PM
I'M LISTENING TO THE NEWS .RESPECT THE FAMILY.I'LL NEVER FORGET GOING TO TH E LAST CONCERT IN HOUSTONI SUMMIT WE CRIED ALL NOT LONG I COULD NOT BELIEVE IT WE LAUGH AT PEOPLE WHO DO THAT BUT WE COULD NOT CONTROL IT.II'LL NEVER FORGET.
Posted by: phyllis | June 25, 2009 at 06:15 PM
IM SO SAD THAT MICHEAL'S GONE IVE BEEN A FAN FROM THE BEGINNING FROM JACKSON 5 AND ON! HE'LL ALWAYS BE REMEMBERED. LOVE YOU MICHEAL
R.I.P LOVE YA, PARADISE
Posted by: paradise | June 25, 2009 at 06:22 PM
Michael Jackson was a musical genius...his career spanned several decades and no other musician accomplished the things he has...though he will be mourned by his family friends and fans his music will live in the hearts ,minds ,ears and souls of all that knew him...wow, what a blessing his life was to all that bear witness to his musical greatness...rest in peace KING OF POP
Posted by: Crystal Fuller of Garner, NC | June 25, 2009 at 06:28 PM
Sara! how embarrassing. There are times when humour is NOT appropriate.
Despite what is probably going to be a divided "court" regarding his personal quirkiness, court cases etc., this man had a huge, undeniable talent. He was beloved by many, the least of not which is his family. He was found not guillty of these scandals.
I took my young son to the "victory" tour in the 80's, and was totally knocked out by him, and his brothers. Other than Tina Turner, I have never seen such incredible talent. I think we have lost a gift. His heart is in his music and I for one will "be there" to always love and remember you. Farrah too.
Posted by: Nancy | June 25, 2009 at 07:22 PM
Sarah Silverman, that's two of us. If you need to escape the Jacksonettes for a while I live in London and I'm tall. Walk behind me.. You'll be good for two weeks at least. By then the truth will be out and the tide turned. Run and don't look back little Sarah.
Posted by: Shaun Hughes | June 25, 2009 at 07:24 PM
Rest in Peace Michael Jackson.
Its the world that's wacko.
Posted by: David | June 25, 2009 at 07:46 PM
Someone told me the Roman Catholic church was going to honor him for his work with children. Although I don' t know much about Michael Jackson, I was not aware that he did charity work like with kids.
Posted by: Rick Decker | June 25, 2009 at 10:37 PM
all i coild do is cry when i heard he was gone i blasted his songs in the car everyone was driving slow there was alot of traffic peace be with you and god bless you and youe family!
Posted by: danice souza | June 25, 2009 at 10:44 PM
Sarah Silverman you truly are a sick, pathetic and sad wanna be comedian with no class whatsoever. You will never be able to touch in your pitiful career what Michael achieved in his. As a matter of fact, the only reason I know who you are is because I saw you on Maher's show and you weren't even funny. Just like I dismissed you then, I'm dismissing you now. One thing I pray for is that his ex-wife will not get her hands on those children. Perhaps, you are basking in Michael's death so that all of Michael's money will go into the, well you know, community.
Posted by: marion | June 25, 2009 at 11:57 PM
I'm going to miss you Michael. God gave you an enormous talen. Rest in peace
Posted by: marion | June 25, 2009 at 11:59 PM
WOW!
I'm so blown away, I can't believe he's
gone. I haven't this upset scene Elvis
died. We will miss dearly Michael.
Rest In Peace Love You
Posted by: Peggy Perez | June 26, 2009 at 12:50 AM
Michael Jackson's version of "Who's Loving You" says it all. How can a kid sing that song with such maturity? Gee....part of my childhood died today. I'm am sad and must confess...I couldn't hold back the tears.
RIP Michael
mike t.
Posted by: Michael C. Teniente | June 26, 2009 at 02:14 AM
Listen to this Michael, Jackson 5, Jackson song and tell me this kid wasn't GREAT! This song displays what made the boy SPECIAL. His later songs had nothing on this: The boy was between 10 and 13 years old when he did this number. It is one of my all time favorite songs. Michael turned it out. The song is a Smokey Robinson song, but, again, Michael turned Smokey out on this song:
WHO'S LOVING YOU: The Jackson version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J2xc8xZ0tV0
The Smokey version.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7twuP2cyIJc
Now, if you ever get the chance, listen to the Terence Trent D'Arby version and understand this. D'Arby's version is based on Michael Jackson's version. The only difference is this: Michael Jackson was a kid when he did his version and D'Arby was a full grown man.
http://tinyurl.com/mznnuz
RIP Michael. You were truely GREAT! You turned them out!
mike t.l
Posted by: Michael C. Teniente | June 26, 2009 at 02:40 AM
RIP
WE LOVE YOU
See You In Heven
Posted by: jessie | June 26, 2009 at 08:43 AM
I just wanted to response to Sarah Silverman insensitive comment about Michael Jackson kids. Who are you? have some respect! MJ is, was and will always be a legend an icon the best proformer ever. what will people say about you when you die? Your nobady Icon or insperation. so please keep you stupid opinion to youself. Try walking a mile is his shoe. by the way tour website sucks.....R.I.P MJ you true fan will always remember you as the GREATEST.
Posted by: Liz | June 26, 2009 at 08:44 AM
who the hell is sarah silverman? Never heard of her.
Posted by: nadine | June 26, 2009 at 10:07 AM
Positive: He was an extraordinary artist, esp. his earlier work Off The Wall and Thriller (i think few people would dispute that)
Negative: He taught his black brothers that a wide nose and black skin were an embarrassment, countering his own negative behavior with humanitarian causes. Had Michael kept his god-given features along with his talent, and come out as a gay man to boot, he would have left an extraordinary legacy. Pop figures-in-the-making, learn a lesson from this!
Posted by: SayItLikeItIs | June 26, 2009 at 11:36 AM