My heart goes out to his children and his family.
Im going to miss him.
I cant yet imagine life with out him.
But I guess with Gods help… Ill learn.
And, I will love HIM forever.
MARTIN SCORSESE(director of the Bad video)Michael Jackson was extraordinary.
Every step he took was absolutely precise and fluid at the same time.
It was like watching quicksilver in motion.
It will be a while before I can get used to the idea that hes no longer with us.
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.
BRITNEY SPEARSI was so excited to see his show in London.
He has been an inspiration throughout my entire life and Im devastated hes gone.
USHERThis loss has deeply saddened me.
It is with a heavy heart I composed this statement.
May God cover you Michael.
We all lift your name up in prayer.
He broke barriers, he changed radio formats.
His legacy is unparalleled.
Michael Jackson will never be forgotten.
PAUL MCCARTNEYI feel privileged to have hung out and worked with Michael.
He was a massively talented boy man with a gentle soul.
His musicwill be remembered forever and my memories of our time together will be happy ones.
Because every night he really was truly an incredible performer.
KRIS ALLENIf you are a music fan, you are a Michael Jackson fan.
Because he covered it all.
He did his own thing, but it appealed to everyone little kids, my parents.
He knew how to make everyone happy.
FERGIEWe have lost one of the greatest icons of all time.
He forever set the bar for entertainers all around the world.
He gave back to people through his charity work and was an amazing father and human being.
Michael touched people of every race, nationality, age and was the first truly global superstar.
I treasure the good times we shared and the inspiration that he was to me and to the world.
My deepest sympathy goes out to his family, friends and fans.
Michael will be missed and may he rest in peace.
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.
DIANA ROSS(costar inThe Wiz)I cant stop crying, this is too sudden and shocking.
I am unable to imagine this.
My heart is hurting.
I am in prayer for his kids and the family.
He was a gift to the world.
He is a bright light and I wouldnt be surprised if the world stopped spinning tomorrow.
She is in pre-production on a film and is flyingimmediately to California to be with her family.
JUSTIN TIMBERLAKEI cant find the words right now to express how deeply saddened I am by Michaels passing.
We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only Pop music, but of all music.
My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.
QUINCY JONES(friend and producer)I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news.
Divinity brought our souls together onThe Wizand allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the 80s.
He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever.
Ive lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him.
It is because of Michaels yesterday that I am who I am today!
DIDDYMichael Jackson showed me that it’s possible for you to actually see the beat.
He made the music come to life!
He made me believe in magic.
I will miss him!
So thank God were celebrating him now.
HUEY LEWIS(who sang on We Are The World)What can be said about the guy?
Super talented, and super fabulous, and super sweet at the same time.
Its a sad day for all of us.
ASHLEE SIMPSONHis death is a shock.
I grew up being inspired by Michael Jacksons music and magic.
He is a legend and his music and heart will forever inspire.
Long live Michael Jackson.
JC CHASEZWords cant begin to describe my sadness for the loss of Michael Jackson.
He, in my mind, is the ultimate entertainer of our generation.
I can remember exact moments of my life based on Michael Jackson songs and videos.
Michael was an extraordinary talent and a truly great international star.
He had a troubled and complicated life and despite his gifts, remains a tragic figure.
My wife Deborah and I will always have great affection for him.
BERRY GORDY(Motown Records producer and founder,via CNN)I am somewhat numb.
Im shocked at the death of Michael Jackson.
Its like a dream, a bad dream.
He was so much like a son to me.
He had a knowingness about him.
He was just so knowledgeable about life.
WHITNEY HOUSTON(via CNN)I am full of grief.
MARIAH CAREY(via CNN)I am heartbroken.
My prayers go out to the Jackson family, and my heart goes out to his children.
I feel blessed to have performed with him several times and to call him my friend.
No artist will ever take his place.
His star will shine forever.
And the powerful thing about great music is that it will always live on.
He was and always will be an icon.
My heart goes out to his family, friends and countless fans for their tragic loss.
RUSSELL SIMMONS(via CNN)Michael Jackson was my generations most iconic cultural hero.
Courageous, unique and incredibly talented.
Hell be missed greatly.
DICK CLARK(via CNN)I knew Michael as a child and watched him grow over the years.
Of all the thousands of entertainers I have worked with, Michael was THE most outstanding.
Many have tried and will venture to copy him, but his talent will never be matched.
He was truly one-of-a-kind.
CELINE DION(via CNN)I am so devastated by this terrible news.
From the beginning of my career, he was my idol in show business.
He was a genius and an incredible artist!
WYCLEF JEAN(via CNN)Michael Jackson was my musical god.
I love Michael Jackson.
Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson will live forever in my heart as unforgettable and eternal.
Thats not who I will remember, however.
His brothers were cool but he had a halo around him.
He had magic…!
He was amazingly talented and largely misunderstood.
I think he deserves that.
He was also my friend.
He recorded a song of mine on his 1979Off The Wallalbum and in 1981 we sang a duet together.
I was so honored that he dedicated that album to me.
