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Michael Jackson Fans Are Killing Themselves in Grief

by Celebuzz on Jun. 30, 2009 12:00 PM / 53 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.”

E! Online News

“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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WHT THE EFF 4 mos ago
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WHAT THE EFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFFF FF
O_O
ahahahahahahaahahha 4 mos ago
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ahhahaahahahhahahahahahahaa lmaoooooo ahahahhahahahahaha like what the f*ck
Raych 4 mos ago
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That is weird.
I mean the fans didn't even know Michael.
Michael's family knew him loved him, if anyone should be taking drastic measures you would expect it off them, not the fans!
Boo 4 mos ago
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giggle35 said:
OMG, are people seriously killing themselves???? WTF.

That is what I call MORONS..talking about idiots out there..geez!!!!!!!!!
luv4mj 4 mos ago
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rusty said:
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.

rusty shut the hell up he's not a freak you are.
chantale Williams 4 mos ago
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thecritic said:
oh dear, so sad, never mind. Sad Loosers Killing themselves, Hang around you knobs, Nature will do it for you. Jackson's dead, dead, dead, not coming back, not ever. we all die, he just done it sooner, rather than later. WHO CARES ?

excuse me you dont kno the situation some people may have knew him or just been plain fans. I love michael jackson dearly and i wouldnt kill myself but im not judging them because i dont kno their situation so but the hell out buddy!!
Angel 4 mos ago
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over much said:
i know its tragic but these people are over acting

I agree with this " " here! Good come back with wise words to use. Yeah it is sad as we all have a hero out there and we would be hurt if something happend to them. I know if Donna Wilkes were to die " My Icon" I would'nt kill myself but deal with it as normal. Gee my best friend "Grandmother" passed in my arms. Im still here.
Shante 4 mos ago
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MJ WAS A LEGEND AND U SHOULDN'T SAY NEGATIVE THINGS ABOUT ABOUT HIM HE WAS A SWEET PERSON AND HE LOVED HIS FAMILY AND FANS ALL I HAVE TO SAY IS THAT THE MAN IS DEAD SO LET THE MAN R.I.P U CAN'T BRING BACK THE DEAD
truluv26 3 mos ago
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.. stupid f*ck.
laurenrox101 3 mos ago
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i can't belive it im sad but i would never kill myself mj would never want this