Michael Jackson death has caused 'fans to committ suicide' as Rev Jesse Jackson urges them not to kill themselves

By Jody Thompson, Mirror.co.uk 1/07/2009

Michael Jackson's death last Thursday has reportedly sparked a dozen suicides amongst hardcore fans.

So far, it's been reported that a Tunisian fan took her own life, and that Russian Jacko impersonator Pável Talaláyev slit his wrists.

Pável survived, but said after: "I don’t know why the doctors saved me. I want to be with Michael, and I will kill myself anyway."

None of the deaths attributable to Jackson's demise have been confirmed as yet.

But Gary Taylor, head of the star's fan site MJJcommunity.com, said he understood the tragedies had mostly taken place abroad - though he believed one may have been British.

He said: "I know there has been an increase, I now believe the figure is 12. I believe there may have been one Briton who has taken their life."

Civil rights campaigner and friend of the superstar Reverend Jesse Jackson has posted an filmed address on YouTube film urging fans not to "self destruct".

He said: "This is a time when hearts are heavy. There is great pain but great cause to celebrate Michael’s life. We celebrate Michael’s life by creating futures not funerals.

"It made Michael happy saying ‘We Are The World’. Don’t self destruct, don't give up.

"We fall down sometimes, we get back up. That’s the right thing to do. In Michael’s name let’s live together as brothers and sisters and not die apart as fools. Keep your hope alive."

Don't do it Bhavy!!! hahahaha.