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Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 14:28 GMT 15:28 UK

Michael Jackson was spending 2 million dollars a month. For heaven's sake, what has gone wrong with our modern day celebrities? Society enable stars to build up their wealth and stars should show respect for fans, manage wealth responsibly and be able to respond back to society with real positive contributions. 2 million dollars a month, especially at these difficult times will make some fans wonder why they have to spend their money to support these grandiose if not foolish life styles.

lugard Osagie, Greenbelt, Maryland

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 14:26 GMT 15:26 UK

Michael Jackson was the king of music. He exposed African suffering through his music.If the UN ever writes any thing about Africa, its because of MJ. He paved way for Blacks to appear on T.V in the US. his change of skin colour was a nesscesity since blacks were sidelined at that time and they had no voice.He is the first Obama in the world of music. The world will miss him big Time. May his soul rest in peace Amen.
Lupwonya Susan- Juba

Lupwonya susan, Juba

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 14:15 GMT 15:15 UK

His musical talent cannot be contested. He really was a great musician either you like pop or not.

Xavier, France

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 14:14 GMT 15:14 UK

Why cry over it? He made millions.

Molly, London

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 14:12 GMT 15:12 UK

I had the privilege of sitting very close to MJ when he visited the theatre in London back in March. The experience totally changed my perception of him - what I saw was a relaxed normal guy enjoying himself like everyone else; it was the entourage around him who were creating the stresses, although I appreciate they were just doing their job. MJ looked fit, well and happy. I am truly shocked and saddened by his death and the world has lost a very talented and misunderstood man.

Vicki Owens, Holyhead

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 14:02 GMT 15:02 UK

Thank you MJ for all you have done. To me, you defined music and entertainment. You will be missed, and always be remembered.

Vinny

Vinny Mahen, London

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 13:52 GMT 14:52 UK

Michael, a true legend - it's really sad he is gone. I attended one of his concerts 'it was lightening!' He's music was/is amazing, generations have listened to it & loved it.
Every one of us chooses how we live and Michael lived the way he wanted to whether it was strange or weird.
Thank you for producing great music, you will be even a bigger legend now than you were when your were alive.
World is crying for you!

Nic, Preston

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 13:49 GMT 14:49 UK

I still cannot believe that such a major, legendary star is not among us anymore...Some one I dreamed of meeting one day. May God grant him peace for his everlasting music that united the people of the world! RIP MJ! We won't forget you!

Arwa Shahzad, Pakistan

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 13:47 GMT 14:47 UK

Ah! I feel sorry that most people are not yet aware that no matter how famous, rich, faithful they might be death is waiting for them.Jackson is gone is gone.Let us forget him and start promoting the living musicians other than the dead ones.A lady in Mzuzu spent three days without food what a shame

Lwitiko Fweta, Blantyre, Malawi

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 13:45 GMT 14:45 UK

i would want to keep my ticket to remeber that micheal was comimg back for other tour.so no i dont want my money back

terry

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 13:44 GMT 14:44 UK

As far as im concerned i know for a fact that his soul is resting in peace now.Also i find it extremely disrespectful for so called 'fans' who bought tickets to see him now wanting a refund.There must be laws that should be made in respect to issues like this.On the other hand the promoters are not doing themselves any good cos its a scam.They should have just kept their mouth shut and offered whoever wanted refunds.They are greedy cos they knew no way was he going to be able to perform 50 shows

Cyril, Bromley

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 13:43 GMT 14:43 UK

omg i love all your songs and i think you amazing one of my fave songs smooth criminal. i really do miss you loads and loads . i am you biggest fan i think you are amazing and i didnt want you to go .i love all your family.

love you loads

your biggest fan rosie x-x-x-x-x-x

rosie castle, portchester

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 13:37 GMT 14:37 UK

ii love youu MJ. your amazing, ii wish youu was still here. ox

LoveeYouu lotss

Lucy Castleton. ox

Lucy Castleton, Portchester

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 13:32 GMT 14:32 UK

It's only a good way to honour him if you want to honour the bit where he became a a ridiculous joke, because that's what this offer is. You can get a rare ticket for a 1995 HBO Special for £25 on a collectibles site. The tickets would've belonged to those who bought them after the gig anyway, like any gig, so they should get a ticket and a refund. That's the way a decent company would honour him.

Steve B, Edinburgh

Added: Tuesday, 30 June, 2009, 13:21 GMT 14:21 UK

micheal jackson is the king and number 1 of pop the world wont be the same without him his music was greate their will wont be another king of pop like him

sophie, hartlepool