Alan Duke
CNN
Seventy days after his sudden death, Michael Jackson will be interred in what may or may not be his final resting place Thursday evening.
Only his family and closest friends will attend the private funeral inside the ornate Great Mausoleum on the grounds of Forest Lawn cemetery in Glendale, California.
The news media, which has closely covered every aspect of Jackson's death, will be kept at a distance, with cameras no closer than the cemetery's main gate.
Little is known about the planned ceremony, though CNN has confirmed that singer Gladys Knight, a longtime friend to Jackson, will perform. Her song has not been disclosed.
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I want to say that we will miss th king of pop R.I.P micheal Jackson
Rest In Peace Michael...
Michael Jackson you will be in our hears 4 ever my thoughts go out to his family and his close friends he was such a great man RIP Michael Jackson.
Lonely in life, lonely in death ,Michael's fans can't visit, so sad
RIP Michael Jackson. I will miss you so much.