Michael Joseph Jackson 1958– 2009

You’re probably aware that the world’s greatest pop star is no longer with us, after passing away yesterday morning due to heart problems, most likely brought on by the prospect of performing 50 concert shows in gruelling succession. Without a doubt, Michael Jackson was influential, iconic and unpredictable. At this time, many people’s thoughts will be with Michael's family and multitude of fans, but please spare some time to lend your thoughts to Michael's friend, confidant and long-time associate Bubbles.

Through thick and thin Bubbles has stood alongside Michael, always providing a hairy shoulder to cry on or thoughtful, but never preachy advice. Sure, he was a chimpanzee, but Bubbles had balls. Big ones. He was once rumoured to have killed a small man with his bare chimp- hands, but that’s not important. His heart was strong - strong enough to crush the tallest giant. But not with aggression - with pure, unadulterated, love.

Words: Donald Crunk