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Michael Jackson Fans Are Killing Themselves in Grief

by Celebuzz on Jun. 30, 2009 12:00 PM / 52 Comments

Some of Michael Jackson's fans are taking their devotion way too far.

Sky News quotes Gary Taylor, owner of Jackson fan mega-site MMJCommunity.com, as saying that as many as a dozen MJ fans have killed themselves in grief since the music giant's untimely death last Thursday at the age of 50.

"I know there has been an increase, I now believe the figure is 12," Taylor estimates. "It is a serious situation that these people are going through but Michael Jackson would never want this. He would want them to live."

In light of this growing epidemic, Rev. Jesse Jackson has released a video on YouTube urging Jackson's fans not to "self-destruct."

"This is a time when hearts are heavy. There is great pain but great cause to celebrate Michael's life," Jackson—no relation to the deceased singer—says. "It made Michael happy saying 'We Are The World'. Don't self destruct."

Check out the video below:

You heard the man, people. Don't do anything rash.

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“Michael Jackson's death may be tragic, but it is not the end of the world. Even the Rev. Jesse Jackson thinks so.”

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“It appears a lot of people are committing suicide after learning of the death of Michael Jackson. Now, I know that this is easier said than done, but how about people don't do that.”

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giggle35 4 mos ago
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OMG, are people seriously killing themselves???? WTF.
julie 4 mos ago
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I have heard it all! 12 people killed themself due to Michel Jackson's death??? Come on!
nathzaimee 4 mos ago
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OMG! are people that seriouss.. i'm devastated about his death but i wouldn't kill myself!!!!!
DeV 4 mos ago
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If you pay attention to the world around you.

If you pay attention to the RAPE that has been done to Michael Jackson.

If you pay attention to the Reputation Michael will be left with THANKS to Fabrication and Lies.

You would understand how difficult it is to continue living in a world where a man AS STRONG as Michael, despite all of his Attempts to show INNOCENCE and PURITY, will be remembered as a FREAK and DEMON.

f*ck you all.
stallown3d 4 mos ago
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DeV said:
If you pay attention to the RAPE that has been done to Michael Jackson.If you pay attention to the Reputation Michael will be left with THANKS to Fabrication and Lies. You would understand how difficult it is to continue living in a world where a man AS STRONG as Michael, despite all of his Attempts to show INNOCENCE and PURITY, will be remembered as a FREAK and DEMON. f*ck you all.

Sooo, what you're trying to say is that you're pro child molestation? Got it.
DeV 4 mos ago
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stallown3d said:

Sooo, what you're trying to say is that you're pro child molestation? Got it.

Moron. You still don't get it.

Were you there? did you see him suck the kids dick?

No, you didn't. YOU SAT ON YOUR FAT f*cking ASS AND ATE A BOWL OF sh*t IN YOUR LIVING ROOM STARING AT A GLOWING BOX.

f*cking IDIOTS.
titaniumchap 4 mos ago
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@DeV: if you're really willing to understand/condone this then go chug some draino. i think this must be a form of genetic filtering.
scott 4 mos ago
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Count me in!!
dundies 4 mos ago
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im upset about the death of MJ. but we should all be so happy that he finally gets to rest in peace
rusty 4 mos ago
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who gives a crap, 12 people so far you say? 12 less dirtbags around to get in my way. jackson was a freak since day one when daddy used to beat him. never goes away.