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Former President Kim Dae-jung, who met the late Michael Jackson on several occasions, expressed his deepest condolences Friday for the legend of contemporary pop music.

``Today, we lost a hero and a dear friend of Korea who supported our country's cause for reunification and peace. Personally, he was a good friend," said Kim, who served as President from 1998 to 2003.

Jackson was present at Kim's inauguration ceremony on Feb. 25, 1998, and had a private meeting with him at Cheong Wa Dae.

Kim first met Jackson at his office in 1997 when he was a presidential candidate and presented the singer with a calligraphic work that read ``Respect the heavens and love humankind."

http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/news/nation/2009/06/116_47531.html
 
House has moment of silence for Jackson

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The House of Representatives paused during debate on a climate change bill today to rise for a moment of silence in tribute to singer Michael Jackson.
"On behalf of a generation, thank God for letting us live in his generation and era," Rep. Jesse Jackson, Jr., D-Ill, told the House.
"We pay tribute to the culture that he has left behind, his legacy," said Rep. Diane Watson, D-Calif.


http://blogs.usatoday.com/ondeadline/2009/06/house-has-moment-of-silence-for-jackson-.html



We send our condolence to the family of Michael Jackson, his friends and well wishers globally, as we mourn his sudden death. A great hero of humanity who had worked hard to change the world for the better. This world will never be the same. Michael is dead. Can this really be true? NO, there must be a mistake somewhere. Long live Michael Jackson, the one and only King of pop.
Posted at 10:36AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Rainbow American Action Party, Ram Party at TMZ
 
Elton John 'dedicates song to Jackson'

Friday, June 26 2009, 16:04 BST
By Lara Martin, Entertainment Reporter
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Rex Features

Sir Elton John reportedly dedicated a song to the late Michael Jackson during his famous White Tie and Tiara Ball last night.
The singer, who was hosting the annual event at his Berkshire home, is understood to have performed 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me' in Jackson's honour after learning of his death.
According to several reports, many of the guests at the fundraiser decided to leave early after being told that Jackson had passed away in Los Angeles.
Among the celebrities in attendance were Liz Hurley, Lily Allen, David Walliams and Geri Halliwell.
Justin Timberlake was also seen leaving the charity gala. He had previously paid tribute to the King of Pop, saying: "We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only pop music, but of all music."
The L.A. Coroner's Office is expected to perform an autopsy on the 50-year-old's body later today. He passed away at the UCLA Medical Centre last night following a suspected cardiac arrest.

http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/showbiz/a162255/elton-john-dedicates-song-to-jackson.html
 
Jackson fan Serena tells of 'shock

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Tennis star Serena Williams has described her "shock and horror" at the death of Michael Jackson.
The Wimbledon second seed, who knew the singer, said he was the "greatest entertainer of all time" and the "ultimate celebrity".
Williams, who lives in Florida, said: "He was a great guy, a complete icon, words can't express my shock and horror."
She added: "My thoughts and prayers go out to him and his family. It's just a terrible, terrible, terrible thing."
Williams, 27, was speaking after becoming the first woman to win through to the fourth round with a victory over Italy's Roberta Vinci. In a press conference dominated by questions about the death, Williams said she was in awe of the singer.
She said: "Everyone listens to his music. You think of the Beatles, you think of Elvis Presley and you think of Michael Jackson, those are just lifetime icons that I've never forgotten. The things that he did were beyond iconic."
Williams, whose favourite Jackson song is I Just Can't Stop Loving You, a ballad with Siedah Garrett, said she had been "honoured" to meet him on a few occasions.
"He has a great heart and wonderful kids. It's just really a shame. I've been following him. He's really not been well from what I read so I wasn't super shocked but, I mean, it's Michael Jackson, the greatest entertainer for me of all time.
"He did things no one else did. Thriller is still the best video ever made, still to this day. The videos that he did for his songs, no one had ever even gone that far. And he started a whole new trend with that, dances, singing, beats, everything.
"Everyone of every colour, every nation, every race is Michael Jackson fans. Even though I met him, knew him, if I saw him on the streets I still would have been like 'Aaaah!'. He is just iconic on all levels. He was definitely the ultimate celebrity. Any celebrity who met Michael Jackson was completely in awe, I know I was."


http://www.google.com/hostednews/ukpress/article/ALeqM5g8cyaukJV3Smdypd2MKcdp9Xr-BA
 
Maybe we should re-open the other thread??

Jackson Family -- Demerol Shot Caused Death

Posted Jun 26th 2009 9:56AM by TMZ Staff
A close member of Michael Jackson's family has told us Jackson received a daily injection of a synthetic narcotic similar to morphine -- Demerol -- and yesterday he received a shot at 11:30 AM.

Family members are saying the dosage was "too much" and that's what caused his death.

Story developing...

http://www.tmz.com/

 
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