Although they have been grieving in private, Michael Jackson’s family is planning a huge lavish funeral ceremony in honor of the late singer. The FABlife spoke exclusively to Michael’s brother Randy, who said, “The funeral will be very large.”
Although the date has not been announced yet, plans are underway for a glamorous affair so friends, family, and fans can celebrate the life of “The King of Pop.”
Michael’s family has been spending the weekend packing his belongings in the rented home in Holmby Hills, CA, where he was living before his death. “It’s a lot of work. We’re hanging in,” Randy told The FABlife. [Photo: Getty Images]
June 29th, 2009 at 1:38 pm
goodbye michael you were my idol now you are an angel in heaven.
June 29th, 2009 at 2:07 pm
I want to say Im one of Michael Jackson bigs fans.I will truely miss Micheal Jackson.After I watched the Bete awards.I truely got up set when I say janet jackson come out and talk about here brother.May god bless the jackson family.And remember im Michael Jacksons number one fan from Pomona CA.Rip Micheal Jackson I will never forget you.
June 29th, 2009 at 3:34 pm
Iam still unbelievably stunned! The man & his music I grew up with since J-5 has left us far too soon! Michael should be remembered for what he gave & gifted to all of us in our own seperate personal ways. His undescribable entertainment & music has went to the heavens but as well remains in my heart. Love & peace to Michael, never to be forgotten.
June 29th, 2009 at 4:31 pm
I was very sadden to hear that Michael Jackon had passed on. I was a great big fan of him while growing up and stood by him when the children cried he touched them. i feel that they were out to get his money and they won that. MICHAEL WHERE EVER YOU ARE IN YOUR AFTER LIFE YOUDON’T HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT ALL THE NEGITIVITY, YOU ARE CAREFREE WHERE YOU ARE, NOW PEOPLE NEE TO LET YOU REST AND WHO CARES IF YOU MIGHT HAVE DONE DRUGS, WHO CARES, PEOPLE DO THAT EVERY DAY, YOU WERE ONLY HUMAN WE ALL MAKE MISTAKES. THE SONG “LEAVE ME ALONE” THEY SHOULD REALLY LISTEN TO IT,
PLEASE KNOW THERE ARE PEOPLE OUT THERE THAT LOVE YOU AND HAVE RESPECT FOR YOU. AND BEILVE IN YOU REST IN PEACE. WITH LOVE ALWAYS IN MY HEART
June 29th, 2009 at 6:46 pm
RiP MiCHAEL i love you , say hello for me to my grandma, grate grandma, and all my aunties &dd auncles.
June 29th, 2009 at 8:32 pm
michael jackson will never stop trying for he is the king of pop
June 30th, 2009 at 1:09 am
wow im sooo sad no kidding wen i herd i was sheding tears. the king of pop had a voice of an angel and now is an anger rip mj
June 30th, 2009 at 1:10 am
oh my gosh im sad poor mj :..(
June 30th, 2009 at 1:35 am
I have never admired anyone’s work, as much as I loved Michael Jackson’s. He will go down in History with all the greats from Mozart to Beethoven to Elvis to the Beatles. There was never anyone like him before and there will never be another one after. Michael you truly are the greatest and you will be missed.
June 30th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Michael will be sorely missed. He was the reason why so many artist today do what they do. They immulate his style. MJ will be one but never forgotten he will continue to live on in our hearts.
June 30th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
AM GOING TO MMISS U MICHAEL JACKSON I CRY MY MYSELF TO SLEEP WHEN I HEARD THYAT U DIE BUT REAT IN PEACE MY ANGEL IN HAVEN I LOVE U WILL LIVE FOR EVER BOO LOVE YOU
June 30th, 2009 at 1:59 pm
I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SEND MY LUCK OUT TO THE WHOLE JACKSON FAMILY. I’M ONLY 13 YEARS OLD AND FIRST THOUGHT, WHY’S EVERYONE SO SAD ABOUT THE DEATH OF MICHEAL JACKSON.AFTER I LISTENED TO ALL HIS MUSIC (BECAUSE MY WHOLE FAMILY LOVES IT) I UNDERSTOOD. HE WAS MORE THAN AN ICON TO HIS FAMILY. THEY LOVED AND RESPECTED HIM VERY MUCH.I WOULD JUST LIKE TO SAY GOOD LUCK AND STAY STRONG.I’LL CONTINUE TO KEEP YOU ALL IN MY PRAYERS.
June 30th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
Michael Jackson will be missed by me and so many others because he will always be the true King of Pop.
June 30th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
Michael Jackson was greatest and forever will be known as the king of pop. His legacy will live on and i will past his music on to my kids
June 30th, 2009 at 2:38 pm
I JUST CANT UNDERSTAND, WHAT HAPPEN TO THE MAN WE ALL CAME TO LOVE. WE CANT LET HIS MEMORY EVER FADE HE IS THE ONLY KING OF POP AND NO ONE WILL EVER TOUCH THAT. MICHAEL GO AND SPRED YOUR WINGS. YOU’LL BE LOVED FOREVER
June 30th, 2009 at 2:39 pm
The world has lost a gifted and talented singer and dancer. I hope people will remember Michael Jackson for all the positive things and not the negative and let him RIP.
He has followed in the footsteps of another king… Elvis Presley.
He will be greatly missed.
June 30th, 2009 at 3:47 pm
I am so please that Michaels family is honoring Michaels life in such a beautiful way.he gave the world so much beyond belief.and the family is giving back what Michael would have wanted them to. if Michaels funeral is televised, I will be glued to the t.v. I know i will share tears ,and grieve until i wont have a tear left, and thats ok. i am Michaels number one fan always. rest in peace, love forever.
June 30th, 2009 at 3:50 pm
goodbye micheal you were one of my biggest idol’s now you are angel in heaven.i wish that i got to hear your voice one last time.
June 30th, 2009 at 4:33 pm
Theres heros and theres legends, heros get remembered BUT LEGENDS NEVER DIE.
June 30th, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Michael was only five years older than me so I’ve grown up with Michael in “real time.” I was shocked and saddened when I heard of his untimely death. With the dawn of another day I found joy in looking back and revisiting his music and consoled myself in the fact that Michael is finally at peace. Thanks for everything Michael may you rest be peaceful. You may be gone but you will never be forgotten.
June 30th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
I am 11 and i am a big michael jackson fan. All my love goes out to the jackson family and know that MJ will live on in our hearts.
June 30th, 2009 at 5:27 pm
Micheal Jackson changed music and dancing 4ever and he will never be forgetten. I know that he is finally at rest and all his hard work payed off.
Micheal Jackson
1958-2009
R.I.P- MJ
June 30th, 2009 at 5:49 pm
I’m 2yrs older then Michael is.I Heard Michael since he was a child with his brothers in the Jackson 5. He will be missed for sure and I hope his family will be able stop hurting so much in time. But I know that it is not going to be easy at all. His family will be in my heart and prayers. Michael rest in peace and sing your songs in heaven.
June 30th, 2009 at 6:16 pm
Goodbye Michael. Your music will live on in all of our hearts. Rest in peace. By the way, the media needs to have more respect for the family during this time and shut the hell up digging up the past about abuse, molestation, etc.
June 30th, 2009 at 7:55 pm
The world has lost a legend. MJ will be missed by so many people all over the world. We have all been truly blessed to have lived and witnessed his legacy. God bless you and your family MJ.
June 30th, 2009 at 8:04 pm
Have a nice day the Jacksons family God Bless You All always & forever I saw Michael Jackson on tv years ago & now on TV One I saw the Jacksons cartoon on tv years ago when I was little boy. I heard on Saturday, June 27, 2009 the police found Michael Jackson doctor car not him yet I saw Michael Jackson music videos on Saturday just past have good funeral of him.
June 30th, 2009 at 8:18 pm
God Bless You all The Jacksons Family when I was a little boy I saw the jacksons caroon years ago & now I’m 35 years old.
June 30th, 2009 at 10:34 pm
I FEEL SO BAD AND HEARTBROKEN OVER HIS DEATH….I FEEL BAD BECAUSE WE DID NOT GIVE THIS GREAT ARTIST ENOUGH SUPPORT IN LIFE AND NOW WE ARE ONLY IN DEATH….YOU DONT KNOW WHAT YOU HAVE TILL ITS GONE, IF HE KNEW MAYBE THE CHOICES HE MADE IN HIS LIFE WOULD HAVE BEEN DIFFERENT, MAYBE HE WOULD HAVE FELT MORE LOVE AND ADMIRATION AND ACCEPTANCE AND HE WOULDNT HAVE FELT THE NEED TO TAKE PAIN KILLERS…I HOPE HE WASNT LONELY LIKE PEOPLE ARE SAYING….IT MAKES ME FEEL SO SAD THAT MAYBE HE WAS DEPRESSED AND MAYBE BEING IN THE LIME LIGHT AND HAVING SO MANY PEOPLE BE NEGATIVE AGAINST HIM MAY HAVE PLAYED OUT TO HIS DEMISE…HE WAS GREAT AND SO SPECIAL….I KNOW GOD HAS HIM NOW AND HE IS IN NO MORE PAIN….MICHAEL IM SORRY, YOU SHOULD HAVE HAD MORE LOVE FROM YOUR FANS INCLUDING ME….
July 1st, 2009 at 12:02 am
You will forever be in our hearts and be missed alot, the world will not be the same, I’m a big fan, my tears for you won’t stop. thoughts and prayers are with the family.
July 1st, 2009 at 1:59 am
In response to Vicky who wrote the night of June 30…..If Michael had no other love, he KNEW he had LOVE and SUPPORT from his fans in which he referred to as FRIENDS! This was LOVE Michael knew was his! However, due to his stature, all of us across the globe could not personally share it with him. But, he knew it! It truly sadens me and breaks my heart to think of him LONELY! Though he did not find true love, he did finally have him a family….three children. Where was the media this time? Since they seem to be in Michael’s business all the time, why didn’t all of us who care about him know what was going on with him? I for one would have been there for him, to talk to him, comfort him, hold him, and pray with him! I know the Lord has His Will, but this was tragic and unexpected. The Lord gave him the peace he longed for and deserved! We should be happy for him, but it hurts to know that we could have prevented this if we only could have had the chance….so sad! In a way, I blame myself because I am there for and help others in need……I could have made a difference. But this was out of our control. Though Michael may have been lonely, he knew OUR LOVE AND SUPPORT for him, we just could not show him! Michael I Love You Always and will take you in my arms when I get to Heaven and show you my Love! We will sing, dance, rejoice, and Praise the Lord together! Your Sister in Christ!
July 1st, 2009 at 9:40 am
It is very sad about MJ death, But I can’t believe all these people that are now praising MJ life and accomplishments now! But when the man was alive all these so-called fans/people made jokes about him and what about the aligations of child molestation? I am sad that he has passed but people don’t praise a man now, when a month ago you making fun of him.
July 1st, 2009 at 1:09 pm
I just want to say Michael was the greatest entertainer ever. now let’s let him rest in peace, no more bringing up the dirt as you did for Elvis, John Lennon, Marilyn Monroe etc. any famous person that dies you talk dirt let it be . who cares how much money he owes if any. he was born in 1958 i was born in 1957 so we grew up together. he was the ultimate entertainer ever.
July 1st, 2009 at 1:15 pm
I cant believe the king of pop is gone he was to young when I saw the news about him it shocked me and my mom because she remebers him when he was young and she remebers all of his songs our hearts go out to his family and his kids and his music will live on forever rip mj we love u so much.
July 1st, 2009 at 1:21 pm
I will always and have always loved MJ he was a angel to all he touched and reached !!! He WILL live on 4 ever in mine as well as others hearts !! RIP !!!
July 1st, 2009 at 2:12 pm
I was shocked to hear about the passing of the King of Pop. Eventhough it has been days since his passing I still cant believe it. I have spent the last few days trying to understand him through his music and interviews. I’m glad to know that he will live on through his music, his great contributions through his various charity work, and his kids. He was and will always be an inspiration to all. R.I.P. Mr. Micheal Jackson
July 1st, 2009 at 4:16 pm
to both me and my husband this man was an insperation both in dance and in music. I am a former ballet dancer and took much of my inspiration from Michael. always rembering what he once said if you think about the dance movments it just wont look right you have to feel it and do it with out thinking. That is exactly with I do everytime. My husband is an aspiring music producer taking alot of his pointers from Michael. We will miss u and god bless the Jackson family and Michaels children
July 1st, 2009 at 5:38 pm
EVERYDAY I DANCE AROUND IN THE HOUSE LISTINING TO YOUR MUSIC,AND TO HERE YOU PASSED AWAY MADE ME CRY. IT JUST SEEM LIKE I HAD SOME CONNECTION TO YOU EVENTHOUGH I’V NEVER MET YOU. AND I HATE THAT YOU HAD PASS WITH ALL THE STRESS AND ANGER BECAUSE OF RUMORS AND EVERTHING BAD THAT WENT ON IN YOUR LIFE. AND IM HAPPY THAT YOUR FANS STOOD BY YOU NO MATTER WHAT WAS SAID.BUT YOU INSPIRED ME TO TRY TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE. AND I HAVE HOPE AND LOVE FOR YOU R.I.P MICHAEL
July 1st, 2009 at 6:06 pm
I will truly miss Michael. He was a great performer and always seemed like a very sweet person with a kid like personality who tried to live life to the fullest. It sucks that people are looking at the bad things Michael did in his life rather the good. He will be missed but will live on in our hearts. I am so proud to say that I grew up with Michael Jackson’s Music. I wish I could of meet him. All my prayers goes out to the Jackson Family and friends may he rest in peace GOD BLESS
July 1st, 2009 at 7:36 pm
EVEN DOE HE WAZ A CHILD MOLESTER HE WAZ A GOOOD PPL ………. HIZ FACE HAUTZ MEH BUT HE IZ MI IDOL
July 1st, 2009 at 9:43 pm
I was also shock when i watch the news that same night and they said michael jackson pass away. My heart was so sad and had tears over it. He was a wonderful person and love everyone and children around the world. He had a good heart. He will be miss by all but his music will go on forever around the world. He is a angel to all and he will be smiling down from heaven and see how much people loves him. I hope his family will buried him at neverland ranch cause he love that place and that was his home. If they do have his funeral live on tv i will surely be record it and keep it forever. I love micheal and what he done for people. I will be praying for him and his family and to his children. R.I.P. Michael
July 1st, 2009 at 10:28 pm
The family would be blessed if they could see this with all that’s going on, this video really blessed me, when you get a chance check it out and pass it on, maybe they will see it. Michael would be proud. Just click on the link http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dX9Y0Y_YwB0
July 1st, 2009 at 10:54 pm
He was loved and he will be missed, I send blessing to him and his family, MAY THE GOOD LORD BLESS HIS SOUL!
Much Love
Tika
July 1st, 2009 at 11:01 pm
I’ve been a Michael Jackson fan ever since I was 5 years old. He’s my favorite, I have so many collectibles of him and I also do drawings of him. this is the photo of my drawing that I wanted to give to him http://michaeljacksonlover.deviantart.com/art/Michael-Jackson-Pastel-110492527 I wanted to see the expression on his face when I’d give it to him. No words can describe how I feel. I never got the chance to ever see Michael in concert or in person but I got the joy in seeing him perform on t.v. One of my dreams was to give him a drawing that I did of him, to be able to have a conversation with him and letting him know that I was a big fan. Michael will always be in my heart and thoughts. Although he is in heaven his music and talent will never be forgotten because he is the king of pop and the legend will go on and be passed on….
July 2nd, 2009 at 7:44 am
we love you micheal jackson, your memory will live on forever in our hearts
August 11th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
Before Oprah, Tiger Woods and Obama….you’ve inspired others and done so much for the music world than what others have done for television, sports and politics. to say that you are missed my millions is a complete understatement! It still sadens me to this very day to know that you are gone. It feels as we were robbed of our beloved friend MICHAEL. i miss you and i love you ALWAYS!!!!