Michael Jackson Memorial - Celebrity Quotations on MJ’s Death

Madonna 'Can't Stop Crying' Over Jackson - Madonna told TMZ: "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."

Justin Timberlake "I can't find the words right now to express how deeply sadden [sic] I am by Michael's passing. We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only Pop music, but of all music. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together."

Eddie Van Halen - "I am really shocked; as I'm sure the world is, to hear the news. I had the pleasure of working with Michael on 'Beat It' back in '83 -- one of my fondest memories in my career. Michael will be missed and may he rest in peace."

"Dame Elizabeth Taylor is too devastated by the passing of her dear friend Michael Jackson to issue a statement at this time." Taylor, who was a close and dear friend to Jackson for several years, was the one who dubbed him the "King of Pop."

Corey Feldman -- who was friends with Michael Jackson when he was a child -- just released the following statement on his website. "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."

P. Diddy: "Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!"

Ice T: "Rest In Peace Mike. People can say what they want but you were 100% original. WE will always love , miss & remember your GREATNESS."

Arnold Schwarzenegger: "We lost a great entertainer and a pop icon. My thoughts and prayers go out to Michael Jackson's family, friends and fans."

Kim Kardashian: "Wow I am truly in shock that Michael Jackson has passed away! I love u Jackson family, my prayers are with the whole family!"

Linsay Lohan " NO OMG ... sending my love and prayers out to Michael and his family ... i feel sick.."

Miley Cyrus: "Michael Jackson was my inspiration. love and blessings"

Ludacris: "If it were not for Micheal Jackson I would not be where or who I am today.His Music and Legacy will live on Forever.Prayers to the family R.I.P."

John Mayer: "Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ. I think we'll mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player."

Ashton Kutcher: "Rip Sending love and light to family and friend but especially his kids."

Lisa Marie Presley, who was briefly married to Jackson in the mid-1990s: "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."

Brooke Shields, who raised eyebrows when she briefly dated Jackson: "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, who produced Jackson's biggest hits, said: "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."

Cher: "I am having a million reaction. When I think of Michael Jackson, I think of this young boy, this teenager I first met … He was a great teenager, optimistic and adorable."

Whitney Houston: "I am full of grief."

Jane Fonda: "I am stunned. My friend, Michael Jackson is dead. He lived with me for a week on the Golden Pond set after 'Thriller.' "

Britney Spears: "I was so excited to see his show in London. We were going to be on tour in Europe at the same time and I was going to fly in to see him. He has been an inspiration throughout my entire life and I'm devastated he's gone!"

Usher:"May God cover you Michael. We all lift your name up in prayer. I pray for the entire Jackson family particularly Michael's mother, children & all his fans that loved him so much. I would not be the artist, performer, & philanthropist I am today without the influence of Michael. I have great admiration & respect for him and I'm so thankful I had the opportunity to meet and perform with such a great entertainer"

Janet Jackson’s manager has released a statement on Michael Jackson’s death saying that the star is saddened by the lost and is currently on a flight from London to L.A. to be with her family.

Mariah Carey: "I am heartbroken. My prayers go out to the Jackson family, and my heart goes out to his children. Let us remember him for his unparalleled contribution to the world of music, his generosity of spirit in his quest to heal the world, and the joy he brought to his millions of devoted fans throughout the world. I feel blessed to have performed with him several times and to call him my friend."

Celine Dion: ""I am so devastated by this terrible news," Celine says. "From the beginning of my career, he was my idol in show business. He was a genius and an incredible artist!! I remember when I was growing up and watching him on TV, and all his videos... I had his poster on my wall...he was so amazing...his singing, his writing, his dancing."

Beyonce: "The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. He will always be the king of pop. For anyone who has ever seen, felt, or heard his art, we are all honoured to have been alive in this generation to experience the magic of Michael Jackson"

Steven Spielberg: "Just as there will never be another Fred Astaire or Chuck Berry or Elvis Presley, there will never be anyone comparable to Michael Jackson. His talent, his wonderment and his mystery make him a legend."

"White House press secretary Robert Gibbs says President Barack Obama saw pop star Michael Jackson as a spectacular performer and music icon whose life nonetheless had sad and tragic aspects. Gibbs said Friday that Obama sends his condolences to the late singer's family and fans."

Ellen Degeneres: “So sad to hear about Michael Jackson. His music changed our lives. The world has lost an amazing singer and dancer. I will miss him.”

Dina Ross:"I can't stop crying, this is too sudden and shocking," said the former Supremes frontwoman, who costarred with Jackson in The Wiz and was often by his side during his red carpet heyday. "I am unable to imagine this," Ross said. "My heart is hurting. I am in prayer for his kids and the family."

Smokey Robinson: "It is always hard to lose a friend, I will miss Michael and all that he brought to the world through his music and his creative genius. I know his legend will live on and the world will miss him dearly."

Akon: "I am deeply shocked and saddened to hear about the sudden death of Michael Jackson. He is a musical icon. I have always said to myself that the top would be working with Michael and last year when I got the chance to work with him, I was completely humbled. The world has lost one of the greatest entertainers who shaped many generations and will continue to for years to come."

Liza Minnelli: "He was a kind, genuine, and wonderful man. He was also one of the greatest entertainers that ever lived. I loved him very much and I will miss him every remaining day of my life."

Dick Clark: "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 try to copy him, but his talent will never be matched. He was truly one-of-a-kind."

Will.i.am: "I am so grateful to have worked with the King. He was a gift to the world, he is a bright light and I wouldn't be surprised if the world stopped spinning tomorrow."

Rosie O'Donnell: "So now the crowds gather Endless tributes The kind of love and adoration he seemed to crave And he is not here to feel any of it Breaks my heart in every way For his children For the child he was For the dreams he tried to live up to"

Mary J. Blige: "One of my Angels has gone home. Michael, your love and greatness will live forever through me. I miss you and love you forever and ever. I'm so hurt and saddened."

Paris Hilton: "Love you Michael, you will truly be missed by the entire world. Your music will live on forever, truly timeless and iconic,"