Michael Jackson’s family has released a new statement saying they miss him ‘endlessly’.
The King Of Pop’s father Joseph Jackson, 79, asked fans to celebrate his son’s life and continue his legacy.
He said: “In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we find it hard to find the words appropriate to this sudden tragedy we all had to encounter.
“Our beloved son, brother and father of three children has gone so unexpectedly, in such a tragic way and much too soon.
“It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times.
We miss Michael endlessly, our pain cannot be described in words.”
The family thanked Jackson fans for their support and asked that the pop star’s life be celebrated.
“Michael would not want us to give up now. So we want to thank all of his faithful supporters and loyal fans worldwide, you – who Michael loved so much. “Please do not despair, because Michael will continue to live on in each and every one of you. Continue to spread his message, because that is what he would want you to do. Carry on, so his legacy will live forever.”
Joseph Jackson added that the King Of Pop’s children – Michael Joseph Jackson Jr, known as Prince Michael, 12, Paris Michael Katherine Jackson, 11, and Prince Michael II, 7, known as Blanket – are aware of the worldwide attention their father’s death has received.
He said: “My grandchildren are deeply moved by all the love and support you have shown for them and their father, Michael Jackson.”