Barry Manilow on Michael Jackson's Death

Barry Manilow on Michael Jackson's Death
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Singer/songwriter Barry Manilow has released a statement to ET, expressing his shock and grief over the death of pop icon Michael Jackson.

The statement reads:

"It doesn’t seem possible. How could Michael Jackson not be with us? This experience is surreal. He was one of the most gifted and original talents the world has ever known. He inspired a generation of young people and amazed the rest of the world. There has never been anyone like him. There will never be another Michael Jackson. I can’t wrap my mind around this terrible news."

Keep checking back here for the latest developments and news on the passing of Michael Jackson.

Published 6/26/09 by the Insider

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  • ya know there were better people out there than michael jackson the day he died you guys act like its then end of the world well its not he was a child molestor and yeah he was talented but he turned into a freak but there was no one out there...
    Anonymous 7/27/09 Reply
    • He wasnt a freak you idiot he was the greatest.Youd have to walk in his shoes to understand him.Love ya 4ever Michael Jackson!!!
      Anonymous 11/22/09
  • Michael is Okay.
    Anonymous 7/27/09 Reply
  • I can hardly wrap my mind around Michaels death. It is such
    a loss and so sad. My heart goes out to all of those who knew
    him and cared about the wonderful person he was. Sleep
    deprevation is a serious thing and get leave a person on a
    path of...
    Anonymous 7/6/09 Reply
  • The death I do believe stress was the main factor that ended Michaels life. Michael Jackson is such a tragedy, and the fact that he was only 1 year and 19 days olser than me.
    Ladylynne 6/30/09 Reply
  • The death of I do believe stress was the main factor that endedMichaels lifeMichael Jackson is such a tragedy that and the fact that he was only 1 year and 19 days olser than me.
    Ladylynne 6/30/09 Reply
  • I am still numb from the news of Michael's passing. To think that such a talent is lost forever is almost inconceivable. I pray for Michael to rest in peace while the unfortunate arguments will abound over who gets the children. I hoping for a quick...
    Anonymous 6/29/09 Reply
  • mj will always be remeberd and loved mj is was the king of pop
    Anonymous 6/29/09 Reply
  • Very beautiful sentiments from another world-class musician. God bless Michael's family at this sad time.
    Anonymous 6/28/09 Reply
  • Barry's tribute to Michael is from the heart and very much my feeling as well. I am not surprised at his reaction, he always comes from the heart. R.I.P. Michael.
    Anonymous 6/27/09 Reply
  • Barry's tribute to Michael is from the heart and very much my feeling as well. I am not surprised at his reaction, he always comes from the heart. R.I.P. Michael.
    Anonymous 6/27/09 Reply
  • Music has lost an icon. May he rest in peace.
    Anonymous 6/27/09 Reply
  • I was shocked for the first 24 hrs. and now I can't stop crying. All his old songs have been playing and they have brought me back to my childhood. I loved Michael!
    Anonymous 6/27/09 Reply
  • Sad:'(
    NeverLetGo 6/26/09 Reply
  • gracias muchas gracias por la musica nunca mas nadie como michael jackson y que dios lo tenga en su gloria
    Anonymous 6/26/09 Reply
  • God needed Michael Jackson, My pray are with his family and Kids.
    sweetms77 6/26/09 Reply
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