Kathy Hilton has spoken about the death of her good friend Michael Jackson, saying how she collapsed on the floor when she heard the tragic news of his death.
My assistant told me (about Jackson's death) and I literally fell on the floor.
Hilton and Jackson became friends when they were young and remained friends throughout Jackson’s turbulent career.
Hilton has told how she fell on the floor when she heard the news, before travelling to Los Angeles to comfort the pop stars children.
Speaking on Piers Morgans American chat show, she spoke about saying goodbye to Michael.
She said "My assistant told me (about Jackson's death) and I literally fell on the floor. My sister came and picked me up and we went directly to the house as I thought the children would be there.
"Yes (I then went to the hospital). The children and Mrs Jackson and all the brothers and sisters were in this room and just crying and hugging each other and in a daze. This is a father that was so with his children. He's (been) dedicated since they were born, to raising and being with them.
"LaToya and Randy took me in to say goodbye (to Michael). I think if I hadn't I would never have quite in my head believed (he was dead) - even though he was a friend, he was such a powerful person.
"No (he was not alive when I saw him). I rubbed his head and his arms and his legs and his feet and I told him I love him so much and I whispered some funny things to him and that was it."
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