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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Caitlin Hornik

Paris Jackson reveals tearful tribute at father’s funeral aged 11 was unplanned

Paris Jackson has shared that her brief but memorable tribute at her father Michael Jackson’s memorial service happened “in the moment.”

Paris was just 11 years old when her legendary father died at his Los Angeles home from cardiac arrest as a result of a propofol overdose in June 2009. She famously stepped up to the microphone inside Los Angeles’ packed Staples Center and spoke just a few sentences at the King of Pop’s memorial service, which was being broadcast live across the U.S.

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