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The Jackson family did their best to stop Michael Jackson's addiction to prescription drugs by staging more than one intervention, Janet Jackson confirms to Robin Roberts in an interview clip which aired on Wednesday's Good Morning America.
"Of course, that's what you do," Jackson, 43, says. "Those are the things that you do when you love someone. You can't just let them continue on that way."
Look back at Janet's tribute performance to her late brother at the 2009 VMAs
"We did a few times," says Janet, the youngest child in the family. "We weren't very successful."
The singer says that her brother responded in a measured way to his family's attempts to help. "He understood that it was out of love, out of caring. But people can be in denial."
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When Roberts follows up to ask if Michael was in denial, she replies, "I wish he could answer this question. And not me."
Growing up, Jackson says that of her eight siblings, she was closest to "Mike." The last time she and her brother spent time together was "a few days before my birthday," May 16.
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"We had a lot of fun laughing. He was cracking up . . . Laughing at me."
Michael Jackson died on June 25.
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DaleI agree that Michael was an amazing performer with a lot of talent. But so is his sister Janet, and I just love her the mostest, and always will. I would love to meet her in person. Love you Janetreport abuseposted November 21, 2009 6:48 AM PST
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A63Janet, one thing for sure is HE'L LIVES IN NIGHTMARES FOREVER........!!!!!!!!!report abuseposted November 19, 2009 7:19 PM PST
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A63Janet, one thing for sure is HE'L LIVES IN NIGHTMARES FOREVER........!!!!!!!!!report abuseposted November 19, 2009 7:19 PM PST
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4nn4 6RJanet, one thing for sure is HE'L LIVES IN ME FOREVER........!!!!!!!!!report abuseposted November 19, 2009 1:58 AM PST
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Deemichael we miss u wherever u r. wish you could have gotten the help he needed. love u 4ever.report abuseposted November 18, 2009 11:52 PM PST
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Vivianit takes all kinds to make the world go round sad to sayreport abuseposted November 18, 2009 11:13 PM PST
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Vivianit takes all kinds to make the world go round sad to sayreport abuseposted November 18, 2009 11:13 PM PST
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Vivianit takes all kinds to make the world go round sad to sayreport abuseposted November 18, 2009 11:13 PM PST
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kendrawhy can't these DOUCHE BAGS find their own site to advertise on? why does yahoo let them do this? this is NOT a dating site for these HOSEBAGS that can't find a real live date.report abuseposted November 18, 2009 9:27 PM PST
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A63DOROTHY...I agree with you, MJ was a PEDOPHILE. Dont let the fame blind you.report abuseposted November 18, 2009 9:11 PM PST
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