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Paris Jackson's tearful goodbye

Michael's daughter spoke movingly at his memorial. Was it a moment of genuine affection -- or exploitation?

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  • Wednesday, July 8, 2009 11:49 AM

    yet another salon writer who would presume to tell an 11 year old girl how to grieve

    Shouldn't a truly loving family know better than to spotlight the grief of an 11 year old who has just lost a parent?

    Why don't you worry about how you and your family memorialize your loved ones, and just shut the fuck up about how everyone else decides to remember their own loved ones?

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