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Quincy Jones -- I've Lost My Little Brother

Posted Jun 25th 2009 6:20PM by TMZ Staff

We just received the following statement from Quincy Jones, who produced Michael Jackson's legendary "Thriller" album:

"I am absolutely devastated at this tragic and unexpected news. For Michael to be taken away from us so suddenly at such a young age, I just don't have the words.

Divinity brought our souls together on The Wiz and allowed us to do what we were able to throughout the 80's.

To this day, the music we created together on "Off The Wall," "Thriller" and "Bad" is played in every corner of the world and the reason for that is because he had it all...talent, grace, professionalism and dedication.

He was the consummate entertainer and his contributions and legacy will be felt upon the world forever.

I've lost my little brother today, and part of my soul has gone with him."

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16. He may have been a true entertainer, but he was a self destructive, mentally troubled, sexual deviant. I stopped listening to him after he settled with the first kid to the tun of $20 million. No one settles for that kind of money unless there's something to be covered up. I saw this coming for years, and can't say I'm sorry.

Posted at 11:19PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Di

17. What A Black Day To Music Some Of The Worlds Greatest Songs Are By Michael Jackson. His Memory Will LIVE ON FOREVER No Matter What People Think About Him. HE IS A TRUE LEGEND

God Bless You Michael & Your Family xx

Posted at 11:32PM on Jun 25th 2009 by Natalie

18. He was a good person who made great music and left footprints in many hearts around the world. May he Rest In Peace and may god bless his children, family, and loved ones. My thoughts and prayers are with his family. Thank You Michael for such wonderful music. You are a legend and legends live on not on earth but in the hearts of people. You will be missed and never forgotten R.I.P.

Posted at 9:44AM on Jun 26th 2009 by Amanda

19. WHY did Michael turn into an Opiate Addict?? PAIN maybe, mental pain..Another talent wasted on Drugs. and then an OVERDOSE..How Sad, I know this story all to well..It makes me very Sad..Such a waste..To hear He was turning into a man who was LATE for gigs and a No Show.. He could not get it together..He was in to deep to get out..How would he ever get this world tour going?? With a personal Doctor, DR Feelgood..It aint all the Docs fault like Anna NS., Elvis.The police will blame the DR..Mike was just a guy with talent and he blew it in the end...NO BIG DEAL..IM too naive to understand the molest thing..I dont know , I dont understand..Maybe he did play with all these little boyz.. Bad Scene Ya All

Posted at 5:58PM on Jun 26th 2009 by Anna

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