Tributes pour in for King of Pop

Leading figures from the world of showbiz and music have paid tribute to Michael Jackson, who has died at the age of 50

Madonna

'I can't stop crying. The world has lost one of its greats, but his music will live on forever. My heart goes out to his three children and other members of his family. God bless.'

Beyonce Knowles

'The incomparable Michael Jackson has made a bigger impact on music than any other artist in the history of music. He was magic. He was what we all strive to be. I love you Michael.'

Lisa Marie Presley

'I am so very sad and confused with every emotion possible. I am heartbroken for his children, who I know were everything to him, and for his family. This is such a massive loss on so many levels, words fail me.'

P Diddy

'Michael Jackson showed me that you can actually see the beat. He made the music come to life. He made me believe in magic. I will miss him.'

Justin Timberlake

'We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only pop music, but of all music. I can't find the words right now to express how deeply saddened I am by Michael's passing. He has been an inspiration to multiple generations, and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him onstage and all of the things I learned about music from him, and the time we spent together.'