Jackie Chan spoke of his sadness at having missed Michael Jackson's call prior to the American star's death.

Jackie Chan

 

"I missed Michael's last call to me. I returned his call as soon as my assistant told me about it, but he did not answer. It makes me feel very sad," Jackie Chan told Sina.com with more than a hint of grief in his voice, "As a good friend of Michael, I think that death represents a kind of escape for him."

Michael Jackson on the press conference for his London concert 2009

 

Taiwan music band Soda Green told Sina.com that they too were very sorry to hear of Michael's sudden death. "Michael Jackson had a huge influence on our band," they said. "No one could match Michael's music and dancing. He was a huge figure in the music business. We were all great fans of his and feel very sad about his death."

"I feel a great sense of loss. We always tend to love those whom we lose - people are often like that. I have been especially moved by his loyal fans. Michael is a true Legend," said Sammi Cheng, a Hong Kong singer and actress.

"Michael Jackson will always be a giant in my musical world, always!" said JJ Lin. The Singaporean-Chinese Pop Singer was too shocked to accept Michael's sudden death. JJ performed and danced to a cover version of Michael's "Beat it" during his Beijing concert in June. He has always looked upon Michael as an idol.

JJ Lin danced to a cover version of Michael's "Beat it" during his Beijing concert in June, 2009.

 

"I am staggered - I thought that his ill-health was under control. I could never have imagined that he might pass away so suddenly," said JJ. "Michael is and will remain a giant in my musical world! His fire lives on in my heart!”

(China.org.cn by Li Xiaohua June 29, 2009)