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A grief-stricken Janet Jackson appeared at the 2009 BET Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night. The singing star brought fans a special message from her family in the wake death of her older brother Michael Jackson, who passed away suddenly last Thursday.
“My entire family wanted to be here tonight but it was too painful,” a choked-up Janet told the audience.
“To you, Michael is an icon. To us, Michael is family and he will forever live in our hearts. On behalf of my family and myself thank you for your love and support. We miss him so much. Thank you so much.”
The BET Awards honored Michael Jackson –on Sunday night.
Host Jamie Foxx entered to Michael’s 1983 smash“Beat It,” wearing the singer’s trademark red zippered jacket from his “Thriller” years and a single white glove.
The show opened with a medley of songs from the star’s days as part of The Jackson 5, performed byNew Edition — including Bobby Brown.