Paris Jackson marks dad Michael Jackson's 59th birth anniversary with a powerful tribute

On what would have been his 59th birthday, Michael Jackson's daughter Paris Jackson penned a heartfelt tribute. Posting an image with her father on her Instagram account,

Paris captioned the image as follows -

"Birthday wishes to the love of my life, the one person who showed me what passion truly was, the one that gave me solid morals to live by and how to dream. I will never feel love again the way I did with you. You are always with me and I am always with you. Though I am not you, and you are not me, I know with all of my being that we are one and our souls will never change in that way. Thank you for the magic, forever and always."

 

A post shared by Paris-Michael K. Jackson (@parisjackson) on Aug 29, 2017 at 1:37am PDT

In a follow-up post, Paris shared a picture of her at the VMAs 2017 but with Michael Jackson's shadow still kissing her forehead.

 

A post shared by Paris-Michael K. Jackson (@parisjackson) on Aug 29, 2017 at 2:46am PDT

Apart from Paris, the King of Pop's sister La Toya Jackson shared a picture of her with brother Michael smiling.

Happy Birthday to the most #loving #caring good hearted #talented person ever!
We miss U we #love U #MJ
The King Of Pop#MichaelJackson pic.twitter.com/k4scEBVg4d

— La Toya Jackson (@latoyajackson) August 29, 2017

Hip hop artist Akon, Savage Garden's Darren Heyes and other fans also tweeted tributes.

Happy Birthday to @michaeljackson. I am so grateful that I had the chance to meet and work with you! pic.twitter.com/pj8jQJtG75

— AKON (@Akon) August 29, 2017

You would have been 59 today. How lucky we were to have you, even for just one day. My captain, my king. #MichaelJackson pic.twitter.com/HIG7op7pOf

— Darren Hayes (@darrenhayes) August 29, 2017