Stars' tribute as Jackson saga continues
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The saga surrounding Michael Jackson's death is far from over after the singer's star-studded memorial service.
The 50-year-old's death certificate - released as 1 billion people worldwide watched the concert honouring Jackson at the Staples Center arena in Los Angeles - notes the reason for his death as 'deferred', as autopsy and toxicology reports are awaited.
During the memorial, Jackson's 11-year-old daughter Paris Michael Katherine gave an emotional speech, and with tears rolling down her cheeks said: 'Ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine and I just wanted to say I love him so much.'
Paris had earlier been joined on stage by her brothers Prince Michael, 12 and Prince Michael II, 7, along with the rest of the Jackson family for a final tribute to the King of Pop, singing along to his charity single, We Are the World.
The trio have rarely been seen in public over the past decade, and when out with their father they wore masks or veils to shield their faces from photographers.
Jackson's brothers, each wearing a single sequined glove in homage to his signature look, carried the singer's gold-plated casket into the arena, where the Thriller star had rehearsed the day before his death for a highly-anticipated series of comeback concerts at London's O2 Arena.
Mariah Carey performed Jackson's 1970 ballad I'll Be There and singer Smokey Robinson read out tributes from former South African president Nelson Mandela and singer Diana Ross.
Praising Jackson for triumphing over tragedy in his life, Mandela said: 'Michael was a giant and a legend in the music industry and we mourn with the millions of fans worldwide.
'We also mourn with his friends and his family for the loss of our dear friend who we will miss and memories of him cherish for a very long time.'
The message from Ross said: 'Michael wanted me to be there for his children and I will be there if they ever need me - I hope today brings closure for all those who loved him. I send my love and condolences to the Jackson family.'
When it was Wonder's turn, he said: 'This is a moment I wished I had never seen come. Michael, I loved you and I told you that many times, so I'm at peace with that.'
He dedicated his songs Never Dreamed You'd Leave In Summer and They Won't Go When I Go to Jackson, and was rewarded with a standing ovation inside the auditorium.
In a lighter moment, US basketball star Magic Johnson revealed to the crowd that Jackson had a soft spot for Kentucky fried chicken.
And Usher identified Jackson as his greatest inspiration and was the first artist to touch his coffin. After breaking down in tears singing Gone Too Soon, he was embraced by members of the Jackson family as he was led away from the stage.
After the concert, Jackson's body was taken away to an undisclosed location for burial, but where and when is still unclear.
Elsewhere, Jackson's dermatologist has denied administering any dangerous sedatives to him. The powerful anaesthetic Diprivan, also known as Propofol, was reportedly found at the star's LA mansion after his death.
In an interview aired on ABC's Good Morning America show, Dr Arnold Klein said: 'I was not one of the doctors who participated in giving him overdoses of drugs or too much of anything. In fact, I was the one who limited everything, who stopped everything.'
He said he saw Jackson on June 22, three days before his death, and added: 'He danced in my office. He danced for my patients.'
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