Diana Ross: "I Will Be There" for Michael Jackson's Children

Us Magazine - July 7, 2009 4:35 PM PDT
Story photo: Diana Ross: Chris Jackson/Getty Images; Marcel Thomas/FilmMagicUs Magazine
Diana Ross has issued the following statement after missing Michael Jackson's memorial Tuesday at L.A.'s Staples Center:

"I am trying to find closure, I want you to know that even though I am not there at the Staples Center, I am there in my heart. I have decided to pause and be silent. This feels right for me. Michael was a personal love of mine, a treasured part of my world, part of the fabric of my life in a way that I can't seem to find words to express," her statement began.

CLICK HERE TO SEE PHOTOS FROM MICHAEL JACKSON'S MEMORIAL

In his will, Jackson named Ross as a backup guardian to his three children, Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, and Blanket, 7.

CLICK HERE FOR A TIMELINE AND VIDEO OF THE MEMORIAL

In her statement, Ross said, "Michael wanted me to be there for his children, and I will be there if ever they need me."

"I hope, today brings closure for all those who loved him," her statement concluded. "Thank you Katherine and Joe for sharing your son with the world and with me, I send my love an condolences to the Jackson family."

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  • Zina
    I wonder if the Jackson family knows you were sued in Nevada for adultery and guess what you lost. Use the freedom of info act everyone it's on record, Just like her singing. The clear choice for the children will be made sooner or later and i just bet Mr Michael Jackson won't have a say in it. he must have been a delusional when he made the 2002 will. I'm almost sure the
    report abuseposted August 24, 2009 8:16 PM PDT
  • Zina
    watch out! you might get your legs ate off.
    report abuseposted August 24, 2009 7:56 PM PDT
  • Zina
    She is how ever a 87 year old adultress. Thats not fine with the mother of those children. Blankets mother can and will provide way better then this for her son, After all she did marry michael didn't she ,and after all he was just a cheater .Oh i forgot You people don't know anything about that. She really is just drity diana ross the swine adultress!
    report abuseposted August 24, 2009 7:42 PM PDT
  • Zina
    She is how ever a 87 year old adultress. Thats not fine with the mother of those children. Blankets mother can and will provide way better then this for her son, After all she did marry michael didn't she ,and after all he was just a cheater .Oh i forgot You people don't know anything about that. She really is just drity diana ross the swine adultress!
    report abuseposted August 24, 2009 7:42 PM PDT
  • Zina
    She is how ever a 87 year old adultress. Thats not fine with the mother of those children. Blankets mother can and will provide way better then this for her son, After all she did marry michael didn't she ,and after all he was just a cheater .Oh i forgot You people don't know anything about that. She really is just drity diana ross the swine adultress!
    report abuseposted August 24, 2009 7:42 PM PDT
  • RobertR
    Diana is the perfect choice as a back up to raise these children...Michael saw how she raised her own children, being a hands on mom and having a huge career at the same time....Michael watched how Diana raised her kids and was impressed. Wherever Diana was performing, she was always home when her kids woke up. She would fly to her gig, then fly home after the performance to her children!
    report abuseposted July 14, 2009 3:18 PM PDT
  • Rachel
    this is a great loss for all of us. we will always mis you Wacko Jacko. we love you. God will protect your family and children. Rest in Peace* ( Ray- Botswana)
    report abuseposted July 8, 2009 2:58 AM PDT
  • Liz
    lucy got to bed now you childish br..
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 7:44 PM PDT
  • Do be afraid to love me
    PARIS AND BIG BROTHER PRINCE STAY STRONG WITH YOUR BLANKET YOU ALL BELONG TOGETHER.. STAY STRONG AND REMAIN WHERE YOU BELONG, TOGETHER. THROUGH THE STARS, IN YOUR PLANES, OR IN YOUR CARS, THE WIND YOU BREATHE SMELLS SO SWEET. JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES BEFORE YOU SLEEP, AND REMEMBER ALL THE TIMES YOUR DADDY TICKLED YOUR FEET. HIS LAUGHS N CRIES HOLDS YOUR TIGHT 4EVER. SWEET DREAMS 2 ALL. THE J3
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 7:34 PM PDT
  • Do be afraid to love me
    PARIS AND BIG BROTHER PRINCE STAY STRONG WITH YOUR BLANKET YOU ALL BELONG TOGETHER.. STAY STRONG AND REMAIN WHERE YOU BELONG, TOGETHER. THROUGH THE STARS, IN YOUR PLANES, OR IN YOUR CARS, THE WIND YOU BREATHE SMELLS SO SWEET. JUST CLOSE YOUR EYES BEFORE YOU SLEEP, AND REMEMBER ALL THE TIMES YOUR DADDY TICKLED YOUR FEET. HIS LAUGHS N CRIES HOLDS YOUR TIGHT 4EVER. SWEET DREAMS 2 ALL. THE J3
    report abuseposted July 7, 2009 7:34 PM PDT
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