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Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 17:06 GMT 18:06 UK

Adieu MIC you are and will probably remain the best break_dancer in the world .AFRICA AND CAMEROON PARTICULARLY WILL MIS YOU.MAY THE LAND OF OUR FORE FATHERS WELCOME U.NAH JANNET FROM CAMEROON

TANYI, yaounde

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 17:00 GMT 18:00 UK

I like Michael Jackson, he's a great singer, great dancer, great artist. He's fantastic and phenomenal and there are few if "none" like him. we like him even if he changed the color of his skin or did plastic surgery. It's his dream and he has just realized it as anyone wants to realize their dream if they can.

Thank you Michael, we love youl!
we will remember only the great things you have accomplished

Danie, DC

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:58 GMT 17:58 UK

The Freedom of the individual on the other side of the world is our freedom too.michael jackson showed that. you can never be truly free while there is another human being suffering he also showed us while In his ranch riding small cars with those kids you could see joy in his face . sometime is not good idea to compare people but in this case you can not him with people like Mugabe zimbabwe very bad hearted people - there are the ones to go first.MJ music united us all as people,RIP MJ

Kwanele Ndlovu Gatsheni, Calgary Canada

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:56 GMT 17:56 UK

For such a great talent, it's such a shame that his life (and oerhaps death) will be remembered for all negative things that he did. The circus that was his personal life eventually killed his music career. The 'eccentricities' and child molestation accusations will forever sully my memory of him and the joy his music brought me in my early years. Listening to his songs right this moment makes it even more sad for me.

A pity.

May you finally find the peace that so eluded you in life.

Wairimu Kuria, Kenyan, United States

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:53 GMT 17:53 UK

Dear BBC
When CNN reported that Michael Jackson has died at Los Angels hospital at the age of 50, I was eating but suddenly laid down the food and started mourning because he was one of my favourist pop star and may his soul rest in perpetual amen!

Mohammed Konneh, Missouri, St. Louis, USA

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:52 GMT 17:52 UK

May the soul of OUR great LEGEND M J rest in perfect peace though I still haven't believed it, I wish it will turn out to be a rumour.

Gamaliel, Port harcourt

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:51 GMT 17:51 UK

BLACK OR WHITE,CHILD MOLESTER OR NOT,THERE IS ONE SIMPLE TRUTH THAT THE ENTIRE WORLD WILL ALWAYS ACKNOWLEDGE: MICHAEL JOSEPH JACKSON,WAS,IS,AND WILL ALWAYS BE THE BEST THING THAT EVER HAPPENED TO THE MUSIC INDUSTRY IN GENERAL.WE WILL ALWAYS MISS YOU MIKE. YOU WERE LARGER THAN LIFE. R.I.P. KING OF POP.

Enow, Mexico City,Mexico

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:47 GMT 17:47 UK

MJ, ‘The King of Pop’. I loved his music and short films especially ‘Thriller’. He had the moves, the voice and the eccentric behaviour of a musical genius. But although he made a lot of people happy (and rich, I might add), we were made to believe that he lived a lonely and depressing life (and later he was in debt). It is just like his famous ‘Moon walking’ an illusion, the person gives the impression that he is stepping forward but all the while he is sliding backwards. Michael Rest In Peace.

tunde ajao, London, United Kingdom

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:42 GMT 17:42 UK

We'll miss you...

Ulrich, Montréal

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:41 GMT 17:41 UK

MJ to me was a Musical legend just like Bob Marley, I loved him because he made a mark in the Musical world. His Excessive Lavish style and his child abuse records were the bad points about him but he is still a Legend. My best Jackson Song is Liberian Girl, He sang that with all his passion, We will forever miss you Jacko

Bongsha Steve, Yaounde, Cameroon

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:37 GMT 17:37 UK

A tragic life. Sadly though - I feel he won't be missed, and most of the time will be remembered for his questionable lifestyle choices.

David, Durban

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:31 GMT 17:31 UK

Well, death they say is no respecter of man. Michael has done his part. He has left a legacy to the music world. Michael has disown God for changing his skin colour which he should not have done.
That alone has shortened his life span.
The rest of the world should learn from Michael suffering and appreciate God for how He made you. For God believe in Variety of beautiful things.

Jonathan, Tema -Ghana

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:29 GMT 17:29 UK

Micheal Jackson to me is not only a pop icon but,someone who came out of the darkest days of racism,stunned the world and put a new look on the blackman dignity.Micheal you redeemed the world and put the black race on the map.Micheal you are everything and more importantly hope to the continent of Africa.Your music brought love,compassion and soul searching to the world.We will miss you forever.One Love....!!!

Fanggeh Forchi, Tel Aviv

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:24 GMT 17:24 UK

another legend has passed away,mj death refresh my memory of dead legend precisely,bob marley,lucky dube,fela aka baba 70,mj you heall the world rest in peace.

justice, malaga via nigeria

Added: Friday, 26 June, 2009, 16:19 GMT 17:19 UK

your memory never dies. and everybody remember you with your unerasable songs and legendary. farewell

murat aydin, turkey