Sheryl Crow: "I am deeply saddened to hear of Michael's sudden passing. His was a rare talent that we witness once in a lifetime. One who makes such an indelible mark that for generations singers and dancers attribute him as inspiration. I had the great privilege of watching him every night doing what he did best...entertain. I am grateful to have known him for the 2 years I worked for him and will mourn his loss with his many millions of fans across the world."
Coldplay: "MJ was the best of the best. His music and performances made the world a brighter place. His light will shine on forever."
Producers Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff: “Michael was a great and wonderful artist and performer. We were privileged and honored to record him and his brothers here at Philadelphia International Records.”
Keri Hilson: "I've met many stars in my life but I would have been completely satisfied just to have laid eyes on MJ himself. The closest I've come was hearing he & his band rehearsing right next door to me here in LA last month, while he was rehearsing for his tour abroad. I will be overseas at the same time the tour was scheduled so yet again I looked forward to being in the same place. He's the only idol I've ever had and I'm saddened that I never got to tell him how much he & his music mean to me."
Justin Timberlake: “I can’t find the words right now to express how deeply saddened 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. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.”
A representative for music legend Stevie Wonder: “Stevie Wonder is extremely upset over the death of his former collaborator Michael Jackson. He is emotionally distraught and chooses to be quiet right now."
Slash: “Really sad news about Michael, he was a talent from on high.”
Sebastian Bach: “RIP Michael Jackson, to my friend Jermaine: I am truly sorry for your loss. What a day of loss.”
Paula Abdul: “Pain is daunting. M Jackson gave his all for his fans every time he performed. Let’s focus on the incredible impact he had on all our lives.”
Diana Ross: “I can't stop crying, this is too sudden and shocking. I am unable to imagine this. My heart is hurting. I am in prayer for his kids and the family.”
Paul McCartney: “I feel privileged to have hung out and worked with Michael. He was a massively talented boy man with a gentle soul. His music will be remembered forever and my memories of our time together will be happy ones.”
Eddie Van Halen, who played guitar on Jackson's "Beat It," told TMZ, "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."
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!”
Madonna: “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."
Lisa Marie Presley, Michael Jackson’s ex-wife:“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.”
Pete Wentz: “Prayers and thoughts with Michael Jackson, I haven't hoped in so long that news isn't true. I have never felt this before in my life. I could measure my childhood 2 now on an mj growth chart. if this is true. Rip. The last legend.”
Carson Daly: “Very sad about the King of Pop. I feel weird.”
Ashton Kutcher: “Pray for his kids, I plea to the press to respect his wishes of maintaining the anonymity of his children.”
Lindsay Lohan: “NO OMG ... sending my love and prayers out to Michael and his family ... i feel sick.”
Marlon Wayans: “My prayers, my love, my heart goes out to michael jackson and the entire jackson family. I pray so hard for them. I'm crushed! Please pray.”
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!”
Danny Masterson: “I’m very sad that the possibility of a Jackson 5 reunion is unwinding b4 my eyes…”
MC Hammer: “I have no words.. I loved Michael Jackson.. RIP..”
Kelly Rowland: “Michael you left such a legacy on this earth, have touched SO MANY!!! We thank you for such a driving inspiration in music & our lives!! This has got to be one of the saddest days in music history!! Michael Rest In Peace! WE miss you!”
Shanna Moakler: “The hard thing about getting older is watching all those who inspired you pass, love to the jackson family.”
Ashlee Simpson Wentz: “TMZ please be wrong. Everyone have hope.”
Travis Barker: “I’m Speechless, WTF?”
Perez Hilton: “Grieving is not entertainment. That does not need to be public. That adds nothing to the story. I won't be running any pics. Please follow.”
Rob Thomas: “Official. Michael Jackson dies at 50. Speechless.”
Miley Cyrus: “Michael Jackson was my inspiration. love and blessings”
John Mayer: “Dazed in the studio. A major strand of our cultural DNA has left us. RIP MJ.”
John Mayer: “Truly hope he is memorialized as the '83 moonwalking, MTV owning, mesmerizing, unstoppable, invincible Michael Jackson.”
John Mayer: “I think we'll mourn his loss as well as the loss of ourselves as children listening to Thriller on the record player.”
Jordin Sparks: “Omg I'm bawling right now. Michael....”
Alyssa Milano: “Remember the first time you saw him do the moonwalk? RIP Michael Jackson.”
Britney Spears: “He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed”
Fat Joe: “Wow this has to be one of the top 3 worst days of my life R.I.P Michael Jackson!!!
Nicky Hilton: “Praying for the Jackson family.”
Tyrese: “I can't believe I'm about to write this Michael Jackson May God Bless your SOUL WE LOVE YOU FOREVER REST IN PEACE I'm sad this is horrible”
Demi Moore: “I am greatly saddened for the loss of both Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Especially for their children!”
Solange Knowles: “My fifth birthday party was M.J. themed, I insisted. My mother found a lookalike to come sing happy birthday and I KNEW he wasn't MY Michael.”
Solange Knowles: “Thank you Michael Jackson for being my FIRST of many! My mother took me to my FIRST concert, I was only two years old. I fell in love.”
Usher: “Again.. my heart goes out to the King of Pop and his family.”
Maria Menounos: “I am in utter shock.can't even believe that michael is gone.sooo sad.”
Mark Hoppus: “First album i ever bought was thriller. with birthday money. on cassette. for my brand new sony walkman. truth. rest in peace.”
Audrina Partridge: “In my car driving and just heard the devastating new's about the king of pop!! michael jackson!!! soo sad:( R.I.P.”
Damien Fahey: “PROUD to be part of the MTV family knowing they are airing His videos. This is so tragic.”
Sean Kingston: “What's Going On??!! L.A Times Is Saying He Died!!?? MY Prayers And Condolences! Goes out to the Jacksons rite now :'(“
Akon: “MJ will be remebered as the greatest! I was blessed and honored to be able to sit in the same room with todays insperation for pop music!”
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!”
Dallas Austin: “My heart goes out to Micheal jacksons family we love u!!”
Talib Kweli: “RIP Michael Jackson. Greatest performer ever.”
SouljaBoyTellEm: “R.I.P. Micheal Jackson”
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 fam R.I.P.”
Jesse McCartney: “RIP Michael Jackson. He was the King and the reason I started singing. I will miss him.”
Ashley Tisdale: “I have to say, the 6 of us from HSM were very lucky to have met such an amazing man. I will remember that moment forever. RIP Michael.”
Mandy Moore: “RIP michael jackson and farrah fawcett. What a tremendous loss in one day.... thoughts and prayers with their families and loved ones....”
Ricky Martin: "I am very sad. Noboby will ever replace him. And I know that all the light he shared with us on stage will
continue illuminating all those who regarded him for who he was and what he always will be, a master of his craft, pure
musical inspiration.”
Al Sharpton: "A friend of Michael's for the last 35 years, I call on people around the world to pray for him and his family in the hour. I have known Michael since we were both teens, worked with him, marched for him, hosted him at our House of Justice headquarters in New York, and we joined together to eulogize our mutual idol, James Brown. I have known him at his high moments and his low moments and I know he would want us to pray for his family."
