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Michael Jackson’s daughter speaks at memorial

Paris Michael Katherine Jackson said ‘he was the best father you could imagine’

Michael Jackson’s 11-year-old daughter Paris Michael Katherine made a short but emotional tribute to her father at today’s (July 7) memorial at LA’s Staples Center.

Following a speech by her uncle Marlon Jackson, the child stepped forward to the mic, flanked by her aunt Janet and her other uncles.

“I just wanted to say that ever since I was born, daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine. And I just wanted to say I love him so much,” the youngster said as she burst into tears.

Paris’ 12-year-old brother Prince Michael Jr was also onstage at the time, but chose not to speak.

Her words were among the final words spoken at the memorial, which saw tributes from Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, John Mayer, Usher, Jennifer Hudson, Lionel Richie, Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Berry Gordy and more.

Click to see a gallery of images from the memorial here.

--By our New York staff.
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BLUNTY

Jul 8, 2009

I have recently written a Poem in Memory of Michael Jackson to be added to the site.More of my work can be viewed at www.myspace.com/poeticjusticeofleeblunt IN MEMORY OF MICHAEL JACKSONLee Blunt July 2009 He was born to be an artist,he could dance and sing,a great performer who became Pop,s King,He could dance so well with his feet,watch him move,and you could see the beat,the man was a legend and the legacy he left,will never be matched,he was a pioneer who outdid the rest, we never new to much a "man of mystery",now we can respect him as a great part of history,he was Bad, a thriller and a smooth criminal, but despite everything he became subliminal, Rest In Peace Mr Michael Jackson, You gave us all you influence,and helped us put it into action, The moonwalk and the dance from the pelvis,you were our generations Elvis.

MarcJones

Jul 8, 2009

Can we go back to indie now please?

theeggster

Jul 8, 2009

Sorry that is no way his own offspring.Another fake.The mans life was just a lie and a sham.

MJFanXX

Jul 28, 2009

Don't you dare say his life was a sham!!! He holds multiple World Records, and had an incredible music career and DID father three great kids. This is probably more about the fact that you are so horrible to write something like that in all the situations surrounding him that you will be mediocre and lonely for the rest of your life. Michael, I love you. xx