Michael Jackson ‘bleeding’
NZPA-AP New York The singer, Michael Jackson, said In a rambling, anguished letter that he has been “bleeding a long time,” because of sensational coverage of his life and career, according to a published report. The handwritten letter, which contained several spelling and grammatical errors, was published in “People” magazine. It said many press reports about the pop singer were inaccurate. “Most people don’t know me, that is why
they write such things in wich (sic) most is not true,” Jackson wrote. “I cry very often because it hurts and I wory (sic) about my children all over the world, I live for them.”
The singer, aged 29, who had cosmetic surgery, denies accusations that he uses chemicals to make bis skin lighter and takes female hormones to keep his voice high.
“But have mercy, for I’ve been bleeding a long time now,” he said.
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