Michael Jackson has released the following statement regarding the death of one of his major idols, James Brown, who sadly passed away on Christmas Day aged 73.

“I am extremely shocked and saddened by the death of my mentor and friend, James Brown. Words cannot adequately express the love and respect that I will always have for Mr. Brown. There has not been, and will never be another like him. He is irreplaceable.

“I send my love and heartfelt condolences to his family.”

Source: Raymone Bain