Statement of Michael Jackson Re: Death of Richard Pryor

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 12, 2005 STATEMENT OF MICHAEL JACKSON REGARDING THE DEATH OF MR. RICHARD PRYOR Michael Jackson releases the following statement regarding the death of his friend, Mr. Richard Pryor: “Richard Pryor was the true ‘King of Comedy’…there will never be another like him. He was a trailblazer, whose extraordinary talent and genius provided the blueprint for others to follow. “I send my love and heartfelt sympathy to the entire Pryor family.” ###