- by Jason Gregory
- Monday, June 29, 2009
- Photo by: WENN.com
- filed in: Pop
Michael Jackson's funeral would likely attract the biggest television audience in history, according to reports.
Although final funeral plans have yet to be released, it has been claimed that Jackson will have a public procession, followed by a private burial.
If televised, the event could be watched by as many as 750million viewers, while thousands would attend in person.
According to the Daily Mirror, Jackson's relatives are uncertain over how approach the ceremony because some are “strongly opposed to the idea of hordes of fans trampling over Michael's grave”.
But when asked in 1992 about his funeral, Jackson said: "It's going to be the greatest show on earth. That's what I want. Fireworks and everything."
Stars from stage and screen are expected to attend the singer's funeral.
Beyonce, Elizabeth Taylor and Sir Paul McCartney are among the stars who have paid tribute to Jackson over recent days.
Meanwhile, the newspaper claims US president Barack Obama could also attend the ceremony.
Jackson died following a suspected heart attack at his home in Los Angeles on Thursday.
His sudden death at the age of 50 has raised concern about the star's alleged dependency on prescription drugs.
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- MICHAEL'S LIFE WAS HIGHLY SCRUTINISED BY THE MEDIA AND PUBLIC SO MUCH THAT IT IMPACTED ON HIM IN A REGRESSIVE MANNER. MICHAEL WAS FORCED TO MAKE COMMENTS ON THE USE OF PAIN KILLERS AS IF HE WAS AN ADDICT. HE WAS SCANDALISED IN MOLESTATION FRAMES THOUGH HE WAS INNOCENT. HE HAS A LOVING CARING FAMILY AND GOOD UP BRINGING. IT IS REGRETTABLE THAT SUCH A GREAT SUPERSTAR MET SUCH A TRAGIC END. HIS MUSIC TRANDESCENDS RACIAL BARRIERS. MY CONDOLENCES TO HIS FAMILY WHO MISS HIM. JOE MUNRUDDIN BRO
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- I'm stuuned beyond words and emotions these last few days. I don't how I'm going to deal with his funeral.
- rest in peace michael.. your the man! best performer that walked the planet with the biggest heart! xxxxx
- Totally agree Joe Munruddin Bro. Michael went through so much. How he coped I don't know. The world has lost someone unique who can never be replaced. So sad - so very very sad. He transcended all the things humans fight over - and was an amazing person.
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