It's estimated that up to 35,700,000 viewers watched as Margaret Thatcher, Queen Elizabeth II, Tony Blair, then-President George W. Bush, Paul Martin, Brian Mulroney and Jacques Chirac delivered eulogies. The stars funeral cost $1 million and this included $590,000 for the crypt in Forest Lawns Great Mausoleum. READ MORE: Elvis Presley funeral: One of The Kings pallbearers responds to THAT heavy casket rumour. Add Photos. You get escorted in, you get a limo, you don't talk to anybody, you hide behind your sunglasses, you get back on your private jet, you're gone. Entertainment Television, LLC A Division of NBCUniversal. Angel Villegas, 11, danced on the sidewalk, imitating Jackson. "[3], Toward the end, the family gathered on stage to offer the final eulogies. His remains lie in state in the Rotunda of the United States Capitol, facing west, toward California as per his wishes. July 8, 2009 -- It was expected to be the who's who of everyone in the entertainment industry, bigger than President Obama's inauguration, more star-studded than Princess Diana's funeral. Fri 4 Sep 2009 07.35BST Elvis Presley fans were truly devastated when he died in 1977. [45] According to Internet monitoring firm Akamai Technologies the Global Web traffic ranged from 19 percent to 33 percent above normal during the service. The latter was attended by around 200 of the stars closest friends and family including Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Macaulay Culkin and MJs first ex-wife,Lisa Marie Presley - the only child of Elvis Presley. It is similar to the one in which James Brown was buried. December 30, 2022 by Robin. ", 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. The teenager who hosted an after-prom party at her home in Mississippi where two high schoolers were shot dead and four were injured has spoken up about the horrors she faced.. Televised funerals offer fans and well-wishers the chance to mourn and say goodbye to public figures from afar. The 53-year-olds first marriage was to Danny Keough, with who she had her late son Benjamin. 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Of course, there isn't any unequivocal proof for this theory, leaving fans to rely on hearsay and rumour. The mausoleum is home to a breathtaking stained glass rendition of Leonardo Da Vinci's iconic painting "The Last Supper." Jackson choreographer Kenny Ortega presented Jafargholi, honored Jackson, and introduced the final performance of the memorial, which Jackson had been slated to perform during the This Is It dates. Katherine Jackson and Joe Jackson attend Michael Jackson's funeral service held at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park on September 3, 2009,(Harrison Funk/The Jackson Family/ Getty Images) ADVERTISEMENT. The Jackson Family, Harrison Funk/AP Michael D Higgins, President of Ireland arrives at Westminster Abbey ahead of the State Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II on September 19, 2022 in. Tell their story, and well publish it online for free. Prior to the service, officials amended Jackson's death certificate to reflect the Los Angeles coroner's ruling that his death was a homicide. I have a feeling that's going to happen.". Fans of the King have now gone on to suggest this is in fact Elvis in disguise, paying his respects to Jackson shortly after his death. Her death was confirmed by Priscilla Presley. Despite the controversy, these moments of goodbye offer the public a chance to see the end of a historic person's journey, and the people that loved them. His children, Paris, Prince Michael and Prince Michael II, were among the first of the family to take their seats in the front row next to their grandparents Katherine and Joe Jackson. "That's especially in a cash-strapped city, where people have been furloughed or even lost jobs."[50]. All rights reserved. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009, and on July 7 a public memorial was held at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, following a private ceremony for family. Benjamin is now buried at Graceland alongside his grandfather Elvis, great grandparents Vernon and Gladys and great-great-grandmother Minnie Mae. A gospel choir sang Andrae Crouch's "Soon and Very Soon" as Jackson's casket entered (culminating around the line "you will see the King"), followed by statements from Pastor Lucious Smith. No official dollar amounts for the Forest Lawn service were released in court documents, but a Glendale police official told the Los Angeles Times that today's service would run upward of $150,000. "I hope, today brings closure for all those who loved him. The memorial began a few minutes after 10:30a.m. with music and a eulogy from Pastor Lucious Smith. "I thought it smacked of letting him be buried a bit lonelier than he should've been. The service drew much attention across the globe, due to Diana's popularity (she was known as "The People's Princess"), as well as the terrible circumstances surrounding her death. The Oscar winner belts Jackson's hit "Will You Be There" from the Free Willy soundtrack. hide caption. But considering he died almost 50 years ago, the thought of him being alive now is certainly a difficult one. Diana Ross, the soul legend Jackson emulated and the potential guardian of his three children, declined to attend and instead issued a statement to the media as the memorial began. City Attorney Carmen Trutanich said it would be wrong to expect taxpayers to finance a private event. Elvis Presley funeral: Pallbearer responds to THAT heavy casket rumour, Elvis Presleys NIGHTMARES and sleepwalking: Kings cousin speaks out, Elvis Presley was supposedly spotted at Michael Jackson's funeral, Elvis Presley is supposedly spotted in this photo at Michael Jackson's funeral, Lisa Marie made an upsetting discovery after Michael Jackson death. At the time of his death, he was the longest-living president in United States history. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. "Michael Jackson. The statement was met with the longest standing ovation of the night.[15][16][17]. This is when you drop everything.". 10 weeks after the pop star's shock death. Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009. When it was announced that Michael Jackson had passed away, the world mourned. Today his remains are resting inside the Holly Terrace section of the building. [27] Public screenings were held in 88 cinemas across the U.S.[28] as well as in Barcelona, Berlin, Brussels, Bucharest, Gothenburg, Lisbon, London, Madrid, Malm, Oslo, Paris, Milan, Seville, Stockholm, and Tallinn. The service was broadcast live around the world, from the U.S. to Slovakia to parts of Asia and Oceania, making use of the Intelsat global satellite network. Sept. 3, 2009 -- Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds, Chris Tucker, and Quincy Jones were among the mourners who gathered outside the mausoleum where Michael Jackson was laid to rest Thursday evening at the famous Forest Lawn cemetery in Glendale, Calif. Al Sharpton told reporters after the service. Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagineand I just want to say I love him so much.". "I feel bad that he died," Villegas said. I love him too much.". In this handout photo provided by Harrison Funk/The Jackson Family, Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson . Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Randy Jackson attend Michael Jackson's funeral service held at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Sept. 3, 2009 in Glendale, Calif. Star's ex-wife 'refused' to attend his funeral MICHAEL JACKSON fans around the world were stunned when the . Less than two weeks later a public memorial service took place at the Staples Centre in Los Angeles ahead of a private funeral that September. Cause of death? ATLANTA Former U.S. Sen. Zell Miller, a lifelong Democrat and the father of Georgia's lottery-funded HOPE scholarship while serving as governor, died Friday. He found me and (told me) Go to bed'. From left, Janet Jackson, Paris Michael Katherine, LaToya Jackson, Jermaine Jackson and Prince Michael Jackson I attend a memorial service for music. Click HERE and HERE to see Jackson's amended death certificate. Dame Elizabeth Taylor announced via her Twitter page Monday that though she's mourning Jackson's passing, she had no desire to participate in or attend his memorial. . Select from premium Michael Jackson Funeral of the highest quality. Jackson's memorial was star-studded, with the guestlist including Lionel Richie, Stevie Wonder, Queen Latifah, Mariah Carey, Smokey Robinson, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson and Usher, among others. You have to have a key to get in.". It can be arranged. "I said Ok I think he kissed me again and then I ran off. . Flanked byher aunt and brothers Prince Michael and Blanket, Paris Jackson's farewell to her father is arguably the biggest tearjerker of the already emotional event. [36][37][38], As a point of comparison to notable non-funeral-related events, the first inauguration of Barack Obama in 2009 garnered about 38 million viewers, and the opening ceremony of the 2008 Summer Olympics garnered about 34.2 million viewers in the U.S. The participants were Ron Boyd (family friend), Los Angeles Lakers greats Magic Johnson and Kobe Bryant, fellow Motown Records alumni Berry Gordy, Lionel Richie, Smokey Robinson, and Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Andrae Crouch (choir), Queen Latifah, Judith Hill (recruited 'This Is It' performer), Jennifer Hudson (in her first public appearance since the double murder of her brother and nephew), Shaheen Jafargholi (a child finalist on Britain's Got Talent, who sang a Jackson song), Martin Luther King III, Bernice A. Elvis Presley alive: Have fans spotted the King? Some of Jackson's closest friends also shunned the service. Tito Jackson, Jermaine Jackson, Jackie Jackson and Randy Jackson attend Michael Jackson's funeral service held at Glendale Forest Lawn Memorial Park on Sept. 3, 2009 in Glendale, Calif. Demarco DeLeon joined other fans mourning outside Forest Lawn, but said he would like to see Jackson's body moved to Neverland Ranch. Performances by Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Jennifer Hudson, John Mayer, Usher, Jermaine Jackson, and singers from Jackson's This is It Tour. "He wouldn't even make a statement when Michael died. Is he dead? The "Loyal" singer, oft compared to Jackson, wishes fans and family members peace. The concerts' chorus singers, Darrell Phinnessee, Ken Stacey, Dorian Holley, Judith Hill and guitarist Orianthi performed "We Are the World" and were joined on the stage by several of the guest speakers and performers as well as the Jackson family for the final chorus. The 31-car funeral procession for Michael Jackson arrives at Forest Lawn Memorial-Parks in Glendale. Fill in some information about your loved one, and we'll generate some text that you can use as a starting point for your online memorial. Though his death brought grief to a nation that grew up listening to hits from his Jackson 5 and solo career, it also brought a barrage of mixed emotions for fans and viewers. 2023 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. Marlon then handed the microphone over to Janet, but in a move that came as a surprise to the show's organizers, she said that her niece, Paris, had something to say. The news of the autopsy results seemed only to further tighten the net on Dr. Conrad Murray, the personal physician hired to care for Jackson in the months leading up to his 50-concert "This Is It" tour that was to open at London's O2 arena in July. 2. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? He was 79. And like the album and film version, the song ended with Jackson's spoken outro. The King of Pop's sister arrives at Forest Lawn Memorial Park for the funeral. However, these types of memorials are often criticized for being too well orchestrated, with every word and tear carefully rehearsed. The Rush Hour star is among the many famous faces who come out to mourn. About 17,500 members of the public received tickets to attend the event. 38. [22] Whitney Houston was not able to attend the service either. #1. Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Gladys Knight's emotional rendition of the "Our Father" hymn, closed the ceremony. The actress and screen legend pays her respects to her longtime friend at the Staples Center in L.A. The R&B star gets choked up as he sings "Gone Too Soon" to the late entertainer. Taj Jackson later said on Twitter that Wade Robson begged to come to the memorial and brought in his family there proving it with screenshots of text messages with Robson.[22]. In addition to the above persons, ABC News reported, Lionel Richie's daughter Nicole, who was Michael's goddaughter, singer Akon and producer/rapper Sean Combs would attend the services. Legacy Funeral Home - Rose Chapel - Mesa. Reagan's body was transported from the funeral home to the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, where thousands came to view his casket and pay respects following a private family ceremony. PROOF that Michael Jackson is ALIVE.Michael Jackson was found attending his own funeral!So what do you think? When the golden coffin arrived, piled high with flowers, the brothers were the pall bearers. The TV host asked her: As you stood over his casket, were you able to make peace?. Your loved one had a remarkable life. Usher walked to the casket and then sang Larry Grossman and Buzz Kohan's "Gone Too Soon", which Jackson recorded as a tribute for Ryan White after his death; Usher cried near the end of the song as he placed his hand on the casket, but managed to finish. "OMG OMG OMG OMG I got tickets to the Michael Jackson . Jackson's family then addressed the crowd. Lisa Marie Presley earnings: Did Elvis leave all his money to Lisa? The '80s-era teen star and his wife arrive to pay their respects. "I will love to see him move to Neverland. One alternate juror has a funeral to attend tomorrow and one alternate jury is moving out of state. [42] In India, the memorial garnered 4 million views through various Hindi channels. 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Elton John famously re-wrote his song "Candle in the Wind" for Diana, and performed this new version during the service. up to a million fans were expected to congregate outside Staples Center[10][11] Six of the singer's siblings sit together at the funeral. [5], The memorial service was organized by Jackson's concert promoter, AEG Live, and AEG Ehrlich Ventures, LLC (Kenneth Ehrlich, executive producer),[6] who gave away 17,500 free tickets to fans worldwide through an online lottery that attracted over 1.2 million applicants in 24 hours,[7] and over a half-billion hits to the webpage. After Jackson's body was brought out in the shimmering gold casket for his July 7 memorial service at the Los Angeles Staples Center, it was brought back under cover to Forest Lawn, although it's not known for sure where his body has been stored up until now. First published on Fri 4 Sep 2009 07.35BST, Photograph: Harrison Funk/The Jackson family/EPA, Photograph: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images, Photograph: Harrison Funk/The Jackson Family / Handout/EPA, Original reporting and incisive analysis, direct from the Guardian every Fans will know that Jackson and Lisa Marie had been briefly married between 1994 and 1996. Following this, the song's composer and Miracles lead singer, Smokey Robinson, spoke about and made joking remarks about the Jackson 5 covering his song, and continued with a speech. Streets and highway exits around the Staples Center were sealed off,[12] and 3,000 officers, the largest security effort planned since the 1984 Olympics,[12] were on duty at a cost of $1.4 million to the city.[13]. The 18-year-old . According to police reports and phone records, Murray also made several calls on his cell phone between 11 a.m. and the time 911 was called. Copyright 2023 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. Check out the hottest fashion, photos, movies and TV shows! Elvis 'alive': Lisa Marie interview confirms Elvis funeral was a fake? While her fourth marriage was in 2006 to Michael Lockwood, who she divorced this year. He sat with them and Minnellis other daughter, Christiane Nina Miro of Mexico, throughout the service. Al Sharpton, Brooke Shields, Pastor Lucious Smith (family friend), Lil Kim, and Usher. 549 were here. Standing before Michael's casket, the pair provide the first performance of the memorial event, a dazzling duet of his track "I'll Be There.". The death of a public figure is always followed by an outpouring of emotion. Try our free interactive obituary template. It was strange what your daddy had to deal with. The memorial of the King of Pop Michael Jackson had approximately 17,500 guests in attendance, as well as the estimated 2.5 3 billion viewers watching the television broadcast from home, making it potentially the most watched televised funeral. . The remaining 6,500 tickets are to attend a live broadcast of the service at the nearby Nokia Theatre.The lucky few responded with delight. [31][32][33] According to Nielsen, 31.1 million Americans watched the service live on television;[34] it was an amount comparable to the 35.1 million that watched the state funeral of Ronald Reagan in 2004. "I just don't believe that Michael would want me to share my grief with millions of others. Princess Diana touched hearts around the world, and her funeral stands out as one of the largest outpourings of public grief in history. But not the King of Rock N Roll's funeral - the King of Pop's funeral. At the time, his executors . JACKSON, Michael Terrence Michael Terrence Jackson passed peacefully into eternal life on April 20, 2023, following a year long struggle with cancer. Michael Jackson death: How did Michael Jackson die? Jackson's five brothers were his pallbearers. Though Diana's funeral is widely considered to be the most watched televised memorial in history, Michael Jackson's memorial rivalled (if not exceeded) these ratings, but it depends who you ask. Some have speculated that the moonwalk master has been kept in the crypt of Motown founder Berry Gordy. Jeb Bush confirmed Thursday Fiorentina captain Astori found dead aged 31 before match. Berry Gordy, Brooke Shields, and Smokey Robinson gave eulogies, while Queen Latifah read "We Had Him", a poem written for the occasion by Maya Angelou. Under a full moon, hundreds of fans screamed Jackson's name as the motorcade drove by. Debbie Rowe, Jackson's ex-wife and mother of two of his three children, hoping not to be a distraction,[23] did not attend the memorial . [46] CNN's webcast drew at least 9.7 million streams, and their feed on Ustream drew 4.6 million streams; MSNBC's feed via Justin.tv drew an additional 3 million. [40] According to market research company Media Control in Germany, more than 20 million people almost a quarter of the countrys population of 83 million saw the live transmission as well as other reports related to the funeral on more than 10 TV channels. Of course, this too has sparked a number of rumours about how Elvis is actually alive. Meanwhile, Lisa Marie Presley spoke out about her father's death shortly after it happened. Johnson, who appeared in the video for "Remember the Time," shares his memory of splitting a bucket of fried chicken with the star. James N. Pr With the entire group still on stage, Hill then led a performance of "Heal the World", with the remainder of the group joining in the chorus. Khlo, Kim, Kourtney and Kris Jenner honor the star as well as his famous family. The actor, who metJacksonback when he was the young star ofHome Alone, attends the funeral withhis then-longtime partner. By SHEILA MARIKAR. Among those not attending are the singer's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, and his close friend, the actor Elizabeth Taylor. James D. Taylor February 21, 1943 - April 1, 2023 Mesa, Arizona - James "Jim" D. Taylor, 80, of Mesa, AZ passed away on Saturday, April 1, 2023. Friends and family gathered for the private funeral at Forest Lawn cemetery in Glendale, Calif., Thursday night. After the coroner's report was made public, Murray's lawyer, Ed Chernoff, released a statement, saying, in part, "Much of what was in the search warrant affidavit is factual. She then went on to claim him as an American legend and world humanitarian (House Resolution 600[18]), closing her speech with a military salute as she said, "Michael Jackson, I salute you." MIAMI William Henry Trotter Bush, a wealthy investor and the brother and uncle of presidents, has died. [2] Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009 at the age of 50. Find Michael Jackson Funeral stock photos and editorial news pictures from Getty Images. A well-respected paramedic who was fatally stabbed while on the job has been farewelled by his devastated family, friends and colleagues. "The city attorney does not want something like this happening again, the city paying for a private event," spokesman John Franklin told CNN. Sept. 3, 2009 -- Elizabeth Taylor, Barry Bonds, Chris Tucker, and Quincy Jones were among the mourners who gathered outside the mausoleum where Michael Jackson was laid to rest Thursday evening at . what do you think! Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. Marlon Jackson then thanked the crowd in attendance, and the family escorted the casket out of the arena while an instrumental version of "Man in the Mirror" was performed. From there, his body was flown to Washington, and then a funeral procession carried Reagon up the steps of the Capitol, where dignitaries and paid tribute to the late former president. Michael Jackson's net worth. Accompanied by a dancing chorus along with the dancers who would have been on stage for the O2 concerts, Jennifer Hudson performed "Will You Be There" Jackson originally wrote, produced and performed for his Dangerous album before it was used as the theme for the 1993 film Free Willy. Lisa Marie was married to her third husband, Hollywood star Nicolas Cage, from 2002 to 2004. Elvis Presley 'alive': Photo shows King 'attending Michael Jackson's funeral in DISGUISE' ELVIS PRESLEY tragically died back in 1977, leaving behind millions of bereft fans, however it seems as . He's always had to take a backseat to Michael, which for him, being so prolific, is very insulting.". Pastor Lucious Smith closed the service with a prayer and quote saying "I'm alive and I'm here forever" from the Paul McCartney/Michael Jackson duet song The Man. 2 / 52 Harrison Funk/The Jackson Family via Getty Images Lisa Marie Presley: Does Lisa Marie still own Graceland? M.J.'s sister released a tributeto her brother and donated proceeds from the downloads to an AIDS charity. Reclusive screen star Elizabeth Taylor might have been speaking on behalf of all of Michael Jackson's fans when she emotionally lamented the loss of her longtime friend. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. The event was preceded by a private family service at Forest Lawn Memorial Park's Hall of Liberty in Hollywood Hills, and followed by a gathering in Beverly Hills for Jackson's family and close friends. But for better or for worse, Tuesday's ceremony lacked the fireworks and spectacle that characterized Jackson's career, an over-the-top quality the King of Pop himself surely would have appreciated. Harvey R. LaClear. "I want you to know that even though I am not there at the Staples Center, I am there in my heart. I have decided to pause and be silent. "[4] Additionally, an emotional Marlon Jackson said, "Maybe now, Michael, they will leave you alone," and requested that Michael give their brother Brandon (Marlon's twin, who died shortly after birth) a hug for him. ". Previously listed as "deferred," the certificate now says Jackson's death was caused by "injection by another.". Celebrity families are no exception. He came in and kissed me good night after that. Jul 4, 2009. The motorcade for Jackson's casket was headed by two police motorcycle outriders, and the LA freeways were closed for the journey of approximately 11 miles (18km) from Forest Lawn to the Staples Center. Michael was seen embracing Brown's family and fellow musicians, standing in silent tribute to the late soul singer. Did he fake his own death?Tell us. The singer-actress reads a piece by Maya Angelou written especially for the occasion. Debbie Rowe, the controversial mother of his children, did not attend. Following the public viewing, a state funeral was held and televised. Fans cover the final resting place in flowers, which security guards put out in memory. The Beatles' Ringo Starr slept with just one bandmate while on tour, Freddie Mercury battled 'a**hole' rock star over duet, Michael Jackson funeral: Lisa Maries moment alone by his casket 'I wanted to apologise', Michael Jackson's brothers at his funeral, 'Michael Jackson feared he would die like Elvis' said wife Lisa Marie, Michael Jackson was married to Lisa Marie from 1994-1996. His casket cost $25,000, his burial garments came . Jackson had frequent legal troubles and faced several accusations of sexually assaulting children across multiple decades, making it difficult for many to know how to feel about the loss. [49], Due to the economic downturn concerns at the time, the city of Los Angeles said the memorial had cost the city $1.4 million for 1,400 police officers, trash pick-up, sanitation, and traffic control. [48], According to Global Language Monitor, the coverage from Jackson's death and aftermath of his funeral tops Pope John Paul II as No.1 media[clarification needed] (noting the longer timeframe and contentious circumstances re the former). ET . Michael Jackson death: Elizabeth Taylor was hospitalised with grief, Michael Jackson's daughter Paris sexy role in new film, Best protein powder for women 2023: Clear, whey, vegan and more, Lisa Marie Presley's final social media post leaves fans heartbroken, Elvis star Tom Hanks and wife 'broken' after Lisa Marie Presley dies, Elvis ex who raised Lisa Marie at Graceland 'heartbroken' by death, Elvis' Austin Butler's speech showing 'love' for Lisa Marie goes viral. The star takes a break from Twitter to play his guitar on a nearly instrumental version of "Human Nature"backup singers perform only the chorus. Katherine Jackson and Randy Jackson attend Court first addressed notes from 2 alternate jurors about availability. The doctor also came under fire in the days after Jackson's death after the 911 call revealed Murray had been attempting CPR on the bed instead of the floor, per standard protocol. Ronald Reagan passed away on June 5, 2004, and a seven-day state funeral was held in his honor. Elizabeth Taylor may have opted out of attending the big public gathering, but the golden age of Hollywood was still well-represented. Down the street, behind police barricades, fans mourned from a distance. I really did regret that I didnt.. The actress and former rumored love interest of Jackson offers an eye-opening eulogy, admitting their relationship may have seemed strange but to them, it was "very fun and very real.". MICHAEL JACKSON fans around the world were stunned when the King of Pop died in 2009. . Not a public event," she said. Some of the King of Pop's most famous friends didn't show up at his memorial. [43] The memorial attracted 18.7 million viewers in Brazil and 7 million viewers in Japan as well[44], The memorial service is the most-watched in online streaming history. It was attended by notables such as Margaret Thatcher, Hillary Clinton, Tom Hanks, Steven Spielberg, Sir Elton John, Richard Attenborough, George Michael, Tom Cruise and Nicole Kidman.
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