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Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis said it best in Moonwalk - "What can one say about Michael Jackson?"

As a fan community, we're all pulling together to support each other and doing Michael proud. We were with him to the highest of highs, but also so much more than that...we were with him during the lowest of the lows. He knew we, as fans, loved him.

He always implored us all to Heal The World, change the Man In The Mirror's ways and to ask What More Can I Give. However corny or familiar those sentiments were, Michael Jackson meant it with every fibre of his being.

Michael once sang, "Do you remember how it all began? It just seemed like heaven, so why did it end?"

Later this year marks the 40th anniversary of I Want You Back. Let us hold onto our memories of Michael Jackson's life and career. We are in no doubt that he always held onto his memories of us.

"Do you remember those special times?
They'll just go on and on in the back of my mind!"

To the Jackson family and most especially to the 3 children Michael left behind, we're all thinking of you and shedding our tears for your loss. Just know we'll always have immense love and respect for Michael and the entire Jackson family. We love you!

Maximum Jackson is here to stay to honour the greatest entertainer who ever lived.

Michael, wherever you are...thank you from all of us for the years of music, dancing and healing the world one heart at a time. God bless and may you rest in peace.

We love you MOST!

Love always,

Maximum Jackson Team

Here is the official statement of Jermaine Jackson on behalf of the Jackson family.

My brother, the legendary king of pop Michael Jackson, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at 2:26 p.m. It is believed he suffered cardiac arrest in his home. However, the cause of his death is unknown until results of the autopsy are done.

His personal physician, who was with him at the time, attempted to resuscitate my brother. As did the paramedics who transmitted him to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center. Upon arriving at the hospital at approximately 1:14 p.m., a team of doctors including emergency physicians and cardiologists, attempted to resuscitate him for a period of more than one hour and they were unsuccessful.

Our family requests that the media please respect our privacy during this tough time.

There are many current supports suggesting that Michael has had a cardiac arrest and is currently hospitalised. Many sources are "confirming" different rumours, some of which say Michael - has passed away.

NOTHING is official until a statement has been issued by the Jackson Family or Michaels senior staff.

Stay tuned.

The Outside Organisation has released the following details regarding Michael Jackson's partnership with Swarovski and more tickets to go on sale!

Excitement is building and the tension is palpable as fans wait with baited breath for the kick off of Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” tour. History will be made as Michael Jackson takes his first steps on the O2 arena stage on July 13th sparkling with Swarovski crystals.

Great news for fans! As the staging details are being finalised for the hottest show of the decade a limited amount of seats will be released this Wednesday, June 24th at 8am to registered fans.

“Since we put tickets on sale prior to designing the show, we were quite conservative in holding back seats to accommodate the footprint of this massive and technologically advanced production. Now that Michael Jackson and Kenny Ortega are very advanced in the creative process, our production team is prepared to open up those “holds” to the general public. This is a great opportunity for some lucky fans to experience entertainment history" said Randy Phillips, President & CEO of AEG Live

The iconic costumes and spectacular sets of Michael Jackson’s “This Is It” tour will be encrusted with over 300,000 CRYSTALLIZED™ – Swarovski Elements, featuring 53 different shapes, 40 different sizes and 27 different colours!

“Swarovski is thrilled to partner with Michael Jackson and his creative team for the stage and costumes. As the King of Pop, it is only natural for him to be crowned in crystal.” Nadja Swarovski, Vice President Swarovski Crystal Business.

Kenny Ortega, Michael’s directorial partner and creative collaborator said, “Swarovski and their team have been incredible partners throughout the development of This Is It! It has been an exciting collaboration, as their support, ideas and world class products have inspired our fashion and scenic elements to a new state of the art!”

Source: Maximum Jackson / The Outside Organisation