Celebs honour Michael Jackson via Twitter

Reuters

FALLEN IDOL: Celebrities are paying their respects for late pop star Michael Jackson on social networking site Twitter.

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Celebrities have taken to Twitter to honour Michael Jackson, the "King of Pop" who has died at the age of 50.

Ellen Degeneres: "So sad to hear about Michael Jackson. His music changed our lives. The world has lost an amazing singer and dancer. I will miss him."

P Diddy: "Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life!! He made me believe in magic. I will miss him!"

Mel B: "I'm in shock and so sad in my heart upon hearing about mj!"

Samantha Ronson: "His music is just as relevant now as it was the day they pressed record, I'm sure it will remain so for generations to come.R.I.P.Mr Jackson."

Joel Madden: "I'm getting off the computer. Gonna spend time with my family. It was a sad day. Need a break from all of this. Rest in Peace Michael."

John Mayer: "I truly hope he is memorialized as the '83 moonwalking, MTV owning, mesmerizing, unstoppable, invincible Michael Jackson."

Perez Hilton: "I'm sorry too. And I am truly sad for his passing and the loss his kids are experiencing, something I know first-hand."

Slash: "Really sad news about Michael, he was a talent from on high."

Delta Goodrem: "2 wake up 2 the news that M.Jackson has passed away is deeply felt 2 all around the world. i feel so thankful for him sharing his brilliance"

Jordan: "ooooh my god sooo shocked rest in peace mj you were the KING OF POP a total legend xxxxxxxxxxx"

Solange Knowles: "Thank you Michael Jackson for being my FIRST of many! My mother took me to my FIRST concert, I was only two years old. I fell in love."

Heidi Montag: "the world has suffered a GREAT loss today Michael Jackson my thoughts and prayers are with his family, friends, and fans God bless"

Dita Von Teese: "I'm stunned and sad. I can't even say anything else becauase I don't really believe it right."now."

Kim Kardashian: "Wow I am truly in shock that Michael Jackson has passed away! I love u Jackson family, my prayers are with the whole family!"

Katy Perry: "Oh my God."

Selena Gomez: "RIP Michael Jackson, Farrah Facuet and Ed McMahon.. i send my love and prayers to their families"

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