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Liz Taylor Avoiding Jackson Memorial 'Whoopla'

Posted Jul 6th 2009 6:03PM by TMZ Staff

The guest list for tomorrow's Michael Jackson Staples Center memorial is pretty prestigious -- but one person who definitely won't be there: Dame Elizabeth Taylor.

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Taylor just wrote on her Twitter: "I've been asked to speak at the Staples Center. I cannot be part of the public whoopla. And I cannot guarantee that I would be coherent to say a word. I just don't believe that Michael would want me to share my grief with millions of others. How I feel is between us. Not a public event. I said I wouldn't go to the Staples Center and I certainly don't want to become a part of it. I love him too much."

And, for the record, she also writes she's "not on suicide watch."

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16. Dame Elizabeth you are so classy and I am so glad you were his friend.

Posted at 6:33PM on Jul 6th 2009 by ANON

17. This is what true friendship is.....Michael knew he always count on you! Thank you RIP Michael

Posted at 6:33PM on Jul 6th 2009 by Lynne

18. Good for you Liz. All this Hoopla is all about making money, it has nothing to do with grieving.

Posted at 6:34PM on Jul 6th 2009 by Amazing

19. addressed to former Gavin Arvizo... / GAVIN ARVIZO

You’ve changed your name but I’m sure you read TMZ these days. Please read the whole post.

It’s pretty obvious that adults made you lie... and here’s just one example: "During the course of an August 2003 police interview, the boy alternately said that Jackson molested him "less than five times," "a total of five times," and "about seven times," according to a law enforcement account of the Q&A.“
http://www.thesmokinggun.com/michaeljackson/010605jackson3.html

Later, in the trial, the number of alleged molestations was reduced to two as the timeline jibed with MJ’s and your stays at Neverland.

You were mocked by friends, obsessed fans hated you... – and you suffered by the results of what lawyers, your mother and others started. You had to change your name and move. Your whole life changed and probably feel anger and disappointment.

But could you imagine the hate, pain and disgrace Michael Jackson had to bear? It’s a miracle he survived over years all the sensational, unfactual media reports which must have hurt him so much. He was acquitted by a jury but your accusations and the media have convicted him.

If you address yourself to a quality paper or reputable tv station, like for example the newspaper LA Times or CNN, they sure would protect your identity. Don’t go to any tabloid or blog. They will hurt you more.

Now Michael Jackson died... but it’s on you to clear his name if you lied to the world about his actions. It’s not too late, Gavin! Truth but also false allegations outlast life.

Posted at 6:33PM on Jul 6th 2009 by me

20. Bless her heart. I don't blame her. I wonder if she is going to his private burial. I hope so.

Hugs to all the fans as we mourn MJ in our own personal way

Posted at 6:34PM on Jul 6th 2009 by DeeVee

21. She wouldn't guarantee she'd be coherent? She's as big a druggie as MJ was. That's funny!

Posted at 6:34PM on Jul 6th 2009 by HA HA

22. great for her...but, if it's so between them why does she post it so much in twitter?
a bit contradictory from my view.

Posted at 6:37PM on Jul 6th 2009 by Pablo

23. GOOD FOR HER! I KNOW SHE PERSONALLY LOVED MICHAEL, THIS IS THE ONLY WOMAN WHO SHOULD SPEAK!
AND NOT ALL YOU DUMBAZZ FOOLS!

Posted at 6:35PM on Jul 6th 2009 by Ashlee

24. People grieve in their own unique way and should be allowed to do so without criticism - it is there right! I never do funerals - I can't, it does not mean I feel any less of the person, I have to deal things in my own way. Prayers to Mike, and all Family, Friends & Fans. Lets make something good out of something so sad - it is what Michael would have wanted from his passing!!!

Posted at 6:37PM on Jul 6th 2009 by smilies

25. I really hope that Elizabeth will be able to attend the private service the family is having. From what I have read, she and Michael were very good friends and she was supportive of him for a very long time.. How cruel for someone to say such cruel, vicious, vile things about her..

Posted at 6:38PM on Jul 6th 2009 by Joanne

26. MJ was an embarrassment to our race. I hope he be in Hell right now.

Posted at 6:35PM on Jul 6th 2009 by The REALproud2Bblack

27. Of course, Elizabeth Taylor won't be at the Staples Center...she's WHITE like the rest of Michael's friends and his kids.

Posted at 6:36PM on Jul 6th 2009 by liznofriend

28. Knowing how CLOSE she was to Michael Jackson I am SHOCKED if she wasn't invited to the PRIVATE FUNERAL.

This MEMORIAL SERVICE "is" a bunch of "WHOOPLA". (Its noy like Michaels BODY will be at the MEMORIAL service)
Los Angeles trying to make a PROFIT with their broke asses!

I am almost sure Michaels family invited ELIZABETH TAYLOR to the FUNERAL SERVICE (PRIVATE for FRIENDS & FAMILY ONLY) has NOTHING to do with that MEMORIAL SERVICE.

Posted at 6:36PM on Jul 6th 2009 by Tiannia

29. She doesn't Twitter. Her publicist does.

Posted at 7:23PM on Jul 6th 2009 by Funfunster

30. Bravo Elizabeth! At last a dignified silence spoken from a TRUE friend.

This concert fiasco all sounds in the WORST POSSIBLE TASTE....! Thank god I'll be at work and not tempted to watch it.

Rest in peace MJ god knows you deserve it.


Posted at 6:36PM on Jul 6th 2009 by UK fan

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