Michael Jackson

What's there to say that hasn't already been said about MJ's untimely passing?

I agree with a lot of what has been said. He was a musical icon. He redefined pop music. He was like an Elvis of our time.

Here is what some of his celebrity comrades are saying:

Madonna: "I can't stop crying over the sad news. I have always admired Michael Jackson. The world has lost one of the greats, but his music will live on forever! My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless."


Lisa Marie Presley: "I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him, and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me."

Corey Feldman: "I come to you today with great sadness, acknowledging the loss of the greatest entertainer in the history of mankind. For me he was more than that, he was my idol, he was a role model, he was someone to cry to when my childhood was unbearable, he was a brother, he was a dear friend. Unfortunately Michael and I had a falling out on September 10th 2001 and that broken friendship had never been repaired … I am filled with tremendous sadness and remorse. All I choose to remember from this point is the good times we shared and what an inspiration he was to me and the rest of the world. Nobody will ever be able to do what Michael Jackson has done in this industry, and he was so close to doing it all again. I am truly, and deeply sorry for all of the heartbroken fans and supporters worldwide."

Brooke Shields: "My heart is overcome with sadness for the devastating loss of my true friend Michael. He was an extraordinary friend, artist and contributor to the world. I join his family and his fans in celebrating his incredible life and mourning his untimely passing."

Quincy Jones: "I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words."

Elizabeth Taylor, his best friend for at least part of his life, has not released a statement yet, presumably overcome with grief.

He had 13 number one hits during his solo career. He is survived by his three children: Michael Joseph Jackson, Jr., Paris Michael Katherine Jackson and Prince "Blanket" Michael Jackson II.

When I think of Michael, I often think of little Michael of the Jackson 5 dancing and singing to some of my favorite songs like "I'll Be There" and "I Want You Back." Then I think of him as the one-gloved wonder, showcasing the moonwalk to "Billie Jean" on the Mowntown 25th Anniversary. Everyone has their memories on his indelible mark on pop cluture.