Justin Timberlake writes in a statement,

“I can’t find the words right now to express how deeply sadden (sic) I am by Michael’s passing. We have lost a genius and a true ambassador of not only pop music, but of all music.
“He has been an inspiration to multiple generations and I will always cherish the moments I shared with him on stage and all of the things I learned about music from him and the time we spent together. My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.”