Michael Jackson To Win Nobel Peace Prize?

Over 15,000 sign online petitions...

July 28, 2009 by Andrew Almond | Photo by WENN.com

Michael Jackson To Win Nobel Peace Prize?

Thousands of Michael Jackson fans have added their names to online petitions in an attempt to make Jackson the next recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize.

Over 15,000 of the late singer's fans have signed various petitions across the net with Jackson's humanitarian and charity work, as well as his work promoting world peace, being sited as reason for him to be awarded the prize.

The founder of one of the petitions has expressed the hope that she will attract over 100,000 signatures of support for the former pop icon.

Potential winners of the prize are nominated by a panel of individuals including former winners and professors, and Jackson's fans attempt to influence their thinking.

If Jackson was nominated he would not be the first musician to be up for the prize; both Bob Dylan and Bono have been nominated in the past.

Celebrities pay tribute to Michael Jackson:

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Smoke Robinson reads a letter from former South African president, Nelson Mandela: “Dear Jackson family, It is with great sadness that we learnt of the untimely death of Michael Jackson. Michael became close to use after he started visiting and performing in South Africa regularly. We became fond of him and he became a close member of our family. We had great admiration for his talent and that he was able to triumph over tragedy on some many occasion in his life. Michael was a giant and a legend in the music industry and we mourn with the millions of fans worldwide. We also mourn with his family and his friends over the loss of a dear friend. He will be missed and memories cherished of him for a long time. Be strong, Nelson Mandela”

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As odd as it sounds, I think Michael would be a great recipient. He's done a lot and it upsets me that we're noticing that now
~ by Priscilla 7/28/2009 Report