Tributes have begun flowing in today after it was announced Michael Jackson has died at the age of 50.
The King of Pop was pronounced dead on Thursday by the Los Angeles coroners’ office with reports suggesting he died from a cardiac arrest.
Since the news broke, a number of celebrities and high-profile figures from around the world have started paying tribute to the star and commenting on his death through the media or on the social-messaging website Twitter.
British foreign minister David Miliband: Never has one soared so high, yet died so low. RIP Michael Jackson.
Miley Cyrus: Michael Jackson was my inspiration. Love and blessings.
Uri Gellar: I am devastated. I pray his soul is up there now.
Rev Al Sharpton: I feel like he was not treated fairly. I hope history will be more kind to him than some of the contemporary media.
Demi Moore: I’m greatly saddened for the loss of both Farrah Fawcett and Michael Jackson. Especially for their children.
Ashton Kutcher: Mike Jackson passed away today from a heart attack. That’s what Tmz.com said. Wow..pray for his kids.
Quincy Jones: I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news.
