MJ fans commitiing suicide? WTF?

LokoOne · June 2009

Hope this aint true, I know his fanatical fans have always been crazy for MJ but this is over the top...its a damn tragedy if ppl start to top themselves cause of his death... "MICHAEL Jackson's death has reportedly led at least a dozen people to kill themselves worldwide while Australians seek help from a suicide prevention hotline.Some callers to Lifeline Australia, which speaks to about 50 suicidal people each day, have told counsellors that Jackson's death on Friday had left them distressed.London man Gary Taylor, who owns the biggest Michael Jackson online fan club, said he was aware of about 12 suicides following the performer's death, Sky News UK reports."It is a serious situation that these people are going through but Michael Jackson would never want this," Mr Taylor said.Lifeline CEO Dawn O'Neil said that while there has not been "a dramatic increase" in calls to counsellors since Friday, people have spoken about how Jackson's death has affected them."We have had some calls related to this," Ms O???Neil said."In some cases, (a celebrity's death) can be very distressing."The calls came as a friend to the famous family, the Reverend Jesse Jackson, urged fans not to "self-destruct"."This is a time when hearts are heavy," Jackson said. "There is great pain but great cause to celebrate Michael's life."It made Michael happy saying 'We Are The World'. Don't self destruct."Ms O'Neil said it was important for people to discuss how they feel in times of death."With any loss or death, everyone grieves in their own way," she said."Find someone to talk to??? it certainly is important to talk to someone."She said speaking to friends, family, counsellors or their doctor could help people in grief.