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Updated June 28, 2009

Obama Writes Condolence Letter to Jacksons

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President Obama didn't issue a public statement on Michael Jackson's death, but has sent a letter to his family offering condolences, his top adviser says.

President Obama has written a letter to Michael Jackson's family to offer his condolences, adviser David Axelrod said Sunday.

Jackson died Thursday in Los Angeles, but the White House declined to issue a statement. White Houes aides say the letter to the family will not be publicly released..

The White House said Obama saw the pop star as a spectacular performer whose life had sad and tragic aspects.

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