Jackson's dad: 'He's worth more dead'

Michael Jackson's dad has reportedly admitted that his son is worth more now that he is dead.

Joe Jackson revealed on US TV show Extra that he is still learning to cope following the loss of the King of Pop at the age of 50.

The 80-year-old said that his son was "worth more dead than alive", adding: "But I’d rather have him alive.

"I cry when I'm off to myself and I start thinking about things we went through."

A list of late stars' earnings published by Forbes earlier this week revealed that Jackson has pulled in over $72m (£43.4m) in the five months since his death.