White House on Jackson: pop icon, troubled life

By 6abc
WASHINGTON (AP) - June 26, 2009

Gibbs said Friday that Obama sends his condolences to the late singer's family and fans.

The White House did not issue a statement following Jackson's death on Thursday. Gibbs did not mention Jackson until asked about him at Friday's regular White House briefing.

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