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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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46. good for you liz! everyone has different ways to grieve and remember lost loved ones. she always was a true friend to michael. those haters need to leave her alone. shes not a bad friend for not going, leave her to grieve in peace.

Posted at 6:48PM on Jul 6th 2009 by CD

47. . SHE AINT GOING BECAUSE SHE IS GOING TO THE PRIVATE SERVICES WITH THE FAMILY AT THE SAME TIME OF THE STAPLES CENTER!!! WHAT A BUNCH OF FOOLS! HOOCK LINE AND SINKER!!!!!!

Posted at 6:45PM on Jul 6th 2009 by tara ortiz

Sweet pea-the private funeral is BEFORE the one at the Staples Center!! So get your facts and your groove on honey!!!!!lol lol lol lol

Posted at 6:48PM on Jul 6th 2009 by Shakendra

48.
I appreciate Ms. Taylor's position but Michael and She are public people and thus made their life;s work
appropriately. This isnt right. Michael would have delivered a very elegant eulogy for her should she have gone first.
I think very rude of her to disregard the wishes of the family. no one should turn down a request to speak at a funeral.
Not a nice thing too do.

Posted at 6:48PM on Jul 6th 2009 by mary smith

49. Dame Elizabeth has been in frail health for a long time now. I wouldn't expect her to be well enough to attend. And- Elizabth Taylor was born in England- not America- therefore the title.

Posted at 6:55PM on Jul 6th 2009 by Rosie

50. She wasnt a true friend anyway! He just didnt realize it tho

Posted at 7:05PM on Jul 6th 2009 by TJones

51. awwwwww how sad. Yeah its better for her not to attend its going to be a circus down there and it would just be too emotionally draining. And everyone is grieving for him not just his mom or his kids, their going through an awful time but so is all his family and friends and fans.

Posted at 6:52PM on Jul 6th 2009 by bubblegum

52. Good for Liz. finally a person who actually respects MJ. He would not have wanted the circus that has become his memorial service.

Posted at 9:16PM on Jul 6th 2009 by CW

53. I actually send cards to soldiers among other things # 39 - its always good to check before assuming though...and I am still keeping up with my daily doses of world events. I do however enjoy the coverage ( I grew up with the MJ music ) and dont think he did anything to kids....

39. When one of our soldier's dies for YOUR FREEDOM...do you Michael Jackson followers...show the same concern as you do for Michael Jackson's death?

I'm betting the answer is NOT. It's almost laughable at the coverage...our media must be the laughing stock of the world right now.



Posted at 6:57PM on Jul 6th 2009 by Curious

54. I'm sad...just so sad.

Posted at 6:57PM on Jul 6th 2009 by deita

55. whenever you lose someone you love or care about its just awful and tragic. Their is like a hole in your heart and a pain and sadness that never goes away, you miss that person forever. Too sad :(

Posted at 6:57PM on Jul 6th 2009 by bubblegum

56. Class act all the way

Posted at 6:57PM on Jul 6th 2009 by horse therapist

57. agree with her!!

Posted at 7:30PM on Jul 6th 2009 by MRS TAYLOR

58. finally, refreshingly a real human being. bravo dame elizabeth.

Posted at 7:12PM on Jul 6th 2009 by alona

59. Good for her! She is wise to grieve at home in private! Who in their right mind would want to get in the middle of those crowds. I do hope Ms. Taylor is doing well. Considering the horrific health problems she has endured, she is better off staying home and watching on television.

Posted at 7:10PM on Jul 6th 2009 by Rest In Peace

60.
Geezzz

the Woman is in very bad health, Give Her a Break..

I think She Shows Real Class not attending this Circus.....

Good For Your Liz.. I am betting You knew Michael Much better than his family did..

Posted at 7:00PM on Jul 6th 2009 by REAL

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