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Michael Jackson's Deathbed Going Up for Auction in December
- Posted on Nov 9th 2011 5:30PM by Jenny Charlesworth
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According to the Associated Press, the queen-sized bed that Jackson died on is being sold off along with other household items from the late superstar's California residence.
"We want to preserve the history of these items," said Julien Darren of Julien's Auctions, which is overseeing the event next month.
Those disturbed by the sale of MJ's deathbed will be just as shocked to see a chalkboard from his kitchen that allegedly reads "I (heart) Daddy. SMILE, it's for free" -- a personal message from one of Jackson's children -- also on the auction block.
And if you think this rubs you the wrong way, just imagine how Jackson's mother, Katherine, feels. She's in the process of trying to halt the auction, with her lawyer stating they've "done everything we can to ascertain that items from this address are not being auctioned using Michael's name and likeness to enhance the items' value."
Jackson and his three children lived in the gated mansion at 100 North Carolwood Drive -- which was decorated like his famous Neverland Ranch residence -- from December 2008 until the singer's death on June 25, 2009.
Earlier this week, Dr. Conrad Murray, who was accused of the involuntary manslaughter of Jackson, was found guilty. He faces up to four years in prison and may have his medical license revoked.
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WELL since he pretty much died in the ambulance on the way to the hospital whats the point of the whole thing? It was his bed yea thats about it. They are describing is as such to sensationalize it like they have always done to anything connected with MJ. It grabs peoples attention and got you to read it didnt? OBJECTIVE ACCOMPLISHED.
November 11 2011 at 11:09 AM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down ReplyI am so happy that doctor conrad robert murray was found guilty he deserved to go to jail after kjilling my favorite singer the king of pop himself Michael Joseph Jackson i hope that he will get ten years in jail not four years he should have saved Michael Joseph Jackson but he didnt care about saving him i dont like murray after that happened to my favorite singer the king of pop ok i love the king of pop i am one of his biggest fans ok. Or i hope murray killes himself because the inmates in the jail are going to kill him about what he did to Michael Joseph Jackson ok bye
November 10 2011 at 12:51 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyEwww that's nasty. Who gives authorization for it to be sold? I thought Katherine was in charge of his things. But she's the one trying to stop the auction. That money grubbin mofo of a father prolly has something to do with it.
November 10 2011 at 7:39 AM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Replythat's just sick and wrong!
November 10 2011 at 6:18 AM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down ReplyHave no dought, someone will bid a high price for it. Then what are they gonna do with it?? Sleep and have dreams about MJ?? Would rather have Marylin Monroe's bed. This to me is kinda sick. Not sure why the family's not keeping it. Are they that straped for money, they need more off their dead relitive??
November 10 2011 at 4:17 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyWhy would ANYONE want to buy the bed that Michael Jackson DIED ON?
November 10 2011 at 3:22 AM Report abuse Permalink +1 rate up rate down ReplyDisgusting and very morose. Guess it's money before common sense and compassionate sympathy.
November 10 2011 at 3:01 AM Report abuse Permalink +3 rate up rate down ReplyIm sure all the Jacksons will be waiting with their hands out to get what ever they can thats left from the golden goose..The Jacksons are pathetic!!
November 10 2011 at 3:01 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down ReplyVery interesting.
November 10 2011 at 2:40 AM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply"We want to preserve the history of these items," said Julien Darren of Julien's Auctions, which is overseeing the event next month. tWTF...who are they or who is he to want to preserve the "history" of these items? A loving note from his daughter, who lost her father way too soon should be "preserved" by a stranger??? Who are these arrogant, money-grubbing mongers and under what auspices do they have the ENTITLEMENT to seize and sell Michael Jackson's personal property?
November 10 2011 at 2:29 AM Report abuse Permalink +2 rate up rate down Reply
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