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Woman now called Michael Jackson | |
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A Warwickshire woman has changed her name to include 'Michael Jackson' in honour of the late pop legend. | A Warwickshire woman has changed her name to include 'Michael Jackson' in honour of the late pop legend. |
Marina Jayne Michael Jackson, 42, of Warwick, said she had been a life-long fan of the star and his death prompted her to take his name by deed poll. | |
"I got divorced about six years ago and I have had my married name since, so I was looking at changing my name anyway," she said. | "I got divorced about six years ago and I have had my married name since, so I was looking at changing my name anyway," she said. |
About 200 people paid their respects to the singer at his funeral on Thursday. | About 200 people paid their respects to the singer at his funeral on Thursday. |
Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Gladys Knight and his ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley were among stars at the service near Los Angeles. | Dame Elizabeth Taylor, Gladys Knight and his ex-wife Lisa Marie Presley were among stars at the service near Los Angeles. |
The new Ms Jackson said there had been "a fantastic response" and a lot of interest in her name change. | The new Ms Jackson said there had been "a fantastic response" and a lot of interest in her name change. |
"All my family and friends think it's a little bit crazy but they still think it's a wicked idea," she added. | "All my family and friends think it's a little bit crazy but they still think it's a wicked idea," she added. |
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