Michael Jackson's daughter Paris leads the tributes to the King of Pop on the ninth anniversary of his death
Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has paid tribute to her pop icon father on the ninth anniversary of his death.
Paris, 20, who Michael welcomed during his three year marriage to dental nurse Debbie Rowe, tweeted a beautiful snap of her Thriller hitmaker father, with the caption 'Infinite.'
The King of Pop died at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009, days before he was set to take to the stage in London for his 50-date This Is It comeback tour.
Devoted: Michael Jackson's daughter Paris has paid tribute to her pop icon father on the ninth anniversary of his death
Forever: Paris, 20, who Michael welcomed during his three year marriage to dental nurse Debbie Rowe, tweeted a beautiful snap of her Thriller hitmaker father, with the caption 'Infinite'
His death was caused by acute intoxication of propofol, a prescription anesthetic he had been taking as a sleep aid during preparations for his concerts.
Former cardiologist Conrad Murray was convicted in 2011 of involuntary manslaughter for giving Jackson a fatal dose of the drug.
He served two years in jail and his conviction was upheld in 2014.
Icon: The King of Pop died at the age of 50 on June 25, 2009, days before he was set to take to the stage in London for his 50-date This Is It comeback tour
Beloved brood: Michael left behind three children, Paris, Prince Michael, 21 (left), and Blanket, 16 (middle) - pictured in 2010
Disguised: The Beat It singer welcomed Paris and Prince during his marriage to former dental nurse Debbie Rowe (Michael and Paris pictured in 2005)
Michael left behind three children, Paris, Prince Michael, 21, and Blanket, 16.
Paris' message was the first of many celebrity tributes to the Moonwalker on the anniversary of his death.
Supermodel Naomi Campbell, 47, who appeared with MJ in the provocative 1992 music video for In The Closet, shared a still from the clip and wrote: 'CANT BELIEVE ITS’S 9 YEARS I MISS YOU AND I LOVE YOU ALWAYS IN MY HEART !! #LONGLIVE #MICHEALJACKSON #KINGOFPOP R.I.P' (sic)
Much missed: Supermodel Naomi Campbell, 47, who appeared with MJ in the provocative 1992 music video for In The Closet, shared a still from the clip
Sibling bond: His sister La Toya Jackson, 62, who shared a famously close relationship with her younger brother, posted a photo showing her and Michael in matching white outfits, calling him an 'inspiration'
His sister La Toya Jackson, 62, who shared a famously close relationship with her younger brother, posted a photo showing her and Michael in matching white outfits, calling him an 'inspiration.'
She wrote: 'You have been an inspiration to us all! We will always miss you! We will always love you! #MichaelJackson#KingofPop #Gonetoosoon #MJ #icon#legend #humanitarian #Music #songs#Dance #love #MondayMotivation'
Musician Orianthi Panagaris, 33, who played lead guitar for Michael's This Is It tour, posted a heartwarming tribute to the Black or White singer, showing the pair onstage during rehearsals.
In sync: Musician Orianthi Panagaris, 33, who played lead guitar for Michael's This Is It tour, posted a heartwarming tribute to the Black or White singer, showing the pair onstage during rehearsals
She wrote: 'Rest In Peace @michaeljackson .. 9 years ago today ...Miss ya , great times.'
As a solo artist and with his brothers in the Jackson Five, 13-time Grammy winner Jackson sold hundred of millions of records.
In 1983 he became an international icon with the release of Thriller, the best-selling album of all time, selling more than 66m copies, and spawning hits including Beat It and Billie Jean.
In later years he became a controversial figure due to his changing appearance and personal life. He admitted to having two nose jobs and it is speculated that he also had a forehead lift, cheekbone surgery and altered his lips.
He also suffered from skin pigmentation disease Vitiligo.
Global superstar: Michael shot to fame as a young child in Motown supergroup the Jackson Five (pictured in 1972)
Chilling: In 1983 he became an international icon with the release of Thriller, the best-selling album of all time, selling more than 66m copies
Legend: As a solo artist and with his brothers in the Jackson Five, 13-time Grammy winner Jackson sold hundred of millions of records
Controversy: In later years he became a controversial figure due to his changing appearance and personal life (pictured in 2005)
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