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In this June 14, 2010 file photo, Michael Jackson's parents, Katherine Jackson and Joe Jackson leave a Los Angeles courthouse after a preliminary hearing in the trial of Michael Jackson's personal doctor Conrad Murray.

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Jackson's mother supports fan tribute

Updated: Tuesday, 22 Jun 2010, 12:41 PM EDT
Published : Tuesday, 22 Jun 2010, 12:38 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) - Michael Jackson's mother has given her blessing to a tribute planned to her late son a year after his death at age 50.

In a video posted on YouTube, Katherine Jackson thanks people for the support they have given her family since Jackson died June 25, 2009.

She also thanked Voice Plate Productions for staging the fan event, which will be held Saturday at the Beverly Hilton in Beverly Hills, Calif.

Jackson's mother says her son would be "very honored and very pleased that his fans all over the world are coming together to celebrate his life."

Tickets for the event start at $150 and go up to $500.

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Michael Jackson tribute: http://www.voiceplate.com/mj/

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