Thursday July 2, 2009 11:12 pm
Older Brother Jermaine Talks About Michael Jackson’s Death
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Even in the middle of memorial plans for Michael Jackson, Jermaine Jackson found the time to talk with the Today show. With the sprawling grounds of Neverland behind him, the older brother and former Jackson 5 member opened up about the shocking tragedy felt around the world.
“He went too soon,” Jermaine emotionally stated. “I wish it was me.”
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“I’ve always felt that I was his backbone. Someone to be there for him,” the brother said.
“Michael is a gift from Allah. And He has taken him back.”
Jermaine first heard the horrible news from a friend - it is assumed that, by then, the story had already been broken by the media. Disbelieving the rumor, he called mom Katherine Jackson to learn the truth. This was how Jermaine learned the news of his younger brother. “To feel and hear the tone in her voice to say her child is dead, is like nothing that anyone can ever imagine.”
“My family is being strong. We’ve always been a family and we’re just holding together. But it’s tough. It’s very tough.”
Of his brother, Jermaine said, “he became a victim of his own success. It was hard for him.”
For those who want to know more about the Jackson family, and their amazing success story, VH1 is showing The Jacksons: An American Dream. The five-hour epic movie portrays many of the events that made the Jackson 5 famous, though little attention is given to sisters LaToya and Janet in the film.
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I know everyone has cracked jokes about him for the better part of 15 years now, but it's sad that he's gone. I remember busting out moonwalks as a kid.
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Pity he died! Jackson was a unique music phenomenon! There are no other singers like he! Too pity!
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How about the goss that hes ghost showed up??? OMG< let him RIP
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He was a dear person. A sensitive young man, a poet. As much as we will miss him, I?m glad my family has many records, cds, and videos of some of his electrifying performances. Mike was a true star! Rest in peace Michael Joseph Jackson. thanks for sharing all links with us.
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the world had mourned when he died. the world turns around when he died. long live MJ. even though its over now you will be in our heart forever.
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An important chapter in the music history ended with his death,he was a good human being, it is sad that he had go through brutal media trials in his life...he will be surely missed...RIP.
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I am a huge fan of MJ's Dancing and Singing. He was Legend. I am very much upset .. I cannot believe that now he is not with us.
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He was a legend, we lost him but he was a academy for dance and music for all he was best
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Good to hear that. I was looking for the same kinda link, I am biggest fan of Michael Jackson. thank you very much....
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Michael Jackson is great man, I love his all songs. When I came across his history, I realized that he is great fighter in his life.
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