Britney Spears Remembers the Late Ed McMahon

Us Magazine - June 23, 2009 3:06 PM PDT
Story photo: Britney Spears Remembers the Late Ed McMahonTodd Williamson/WireImage.com; Jason Merritt/FilmMagicUs Magazine
Britney Spears is mourning the death of Ed McMahon, who died early Tuesday at age 86 after a battle with cancer.

"I am deeply saddened by today's news about Ed McMahon," Spears Tweeted Tuesday.

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Spears' history with McMahon dates back to 1992 when, at the age of 10, she sang Naomi Judd's "Love Can Build a Bridge" on the McMahon-hosted show Star Search. (She won the first round but lost in the second.)

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"He is responsible for giving so many artists their first shot, including myself," Spears said in her statement. "He was a wonderful man and will be greatly missed."

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  • Noah
    Twitter? Couldnt do it in person?
    report abuseposted June 26, 2009 11:06 AM PDT
  • Noah
    Twitter? Couldnt do it in person?
    report abuseposted June 26, 2009 11:06 AM PDT
  • barbwire7
    Very nice for her to twitter about E.M.
    report abuseposted June 25, 2009 11:23 AM PDT
  • Lee R
    Brit, A fitting tribute to a Hollywood icon. Ed McMahon will be remembered for years to come. Hope you're well & I hope the paparazzi stays away from you as well .
    report abuseposted June 25, 2009 9:18 AM PDT
  • HotRats
    Very nice sentiment Britney. Well put. Rest in Peace Ed.
    report abuseposted June 24, 2009 10:38 AM PDT
  • Cheerleader
    Good job Britney. Give respect where it's due. That is so sad.
    report abuseposted June 24, 2009 8:42 AM PDT
  • lilpixie3
    Britney I am proud that you have shown what a big heart you have and to see that you have told the world about how Great Ed McMahon was to you and so many others. Thank you for your talent and bless you for your amazing heart.
    report abuseposted June 24, 2009 7:01 AM PDT
  • harry potter collector
    Shes already getting attention considering shes on tour so when in the hell would she need more. would you sorry, pathetic, low-life, arrogant people on here shut the FU*K up
    report abuseposted June 24, 2009 5:21 AM PDT
  • Heather
    Piss on all of you, who said she did this for attention..it is possible for her to say something beautiful about a person she did know...RIP ED and britney very sweet.
    report abuseposted June 24, 2009 3:32 AM PDT
  • Heather
    Piss on all of you, who said she did this for attention..it is possible for her to say something beautiful about a person she did know...RIP ED and britney very sweet.
    report abuseposted June 24, 2009 3:32 AM PDT
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