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'Thriller' director pays respects to Jackson
Published Friday, Jun 26 2009, 03:00 BST | By Lara Martin
WENN
The 50-year-old passed away from a suspected cardiac arrest at the UCLA Medical Centre last night. An autopsy will be performed later today.
In a statement to TMZ, John Landis said: "I was lucky enough to know and work with Michael Jackson in his prime. Michael was an extraordinary talent and a truly great international star.
"He had a troubled and complicated life and despite his gifts, remains a tragic figure. My wife Deborah and I will always have great affection for him."
Landis had been embroiled in a legal dispute with Jackson over the 'Thriller' promo after claiming that he was owed royalties from the past four years.
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