Michael Jackson’s Nanny Sets The Record Straight
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Michael Jackson‘s former nanny has spoken out to set the record straight regarding recent statements that had been attributed to her in the press.
Grace Rwaramba apparently told a British newspaper that Jackson used to regularly overdose on drugs. “I had to pump his stomach many times . . . He always mixed so much of it,” she was quoted as saying. “There was one period that it was so bad that I didn’t let the children see him.”
But in a new statement Rwaramba says, “Michael Jackson was an exceptional Human Being. He was gifted, deeply compassionate and brought joy to the lives of so many. He loved his family dearly, and above all, his beautiful children.
“In addition to being my employer over the past 17 years and entrusting the care of his beloved children to me, he was my dear friend. While our friendship had challenges, as do all friendships, he was loyal to the end. I cherish and honor his memory.
“I am shocked, hurt and deeply saddened by recent statements the press has attributed to me, in particular, the outrageous and patently false claim that I ‘routinely pumped his stomach after he had ingested a dangerous combination of drugs.’ I don’t even know how to pump a stomach!! In addition, I have never spoken to the Times Online, the original source of the story that has now been picked up worldwide. The statements attributed to me confirm the worst in human tendencies to sensationalize tragedy and smear reputations for profit.
“I convey my heartfelt and deepest condolences to Prince, Paris, Blanket and the entire Jackson family. The pain and sorrow I feel over the loss of Michael pales in comparison to what has been taken from them forever.”
Jackson, 50, died Thursday after suffering an apparent cardiac arrest at his home in Los Angeles.
Michael’s autopsy — conducted by the L.A. County Coroner — concluded that there was no trauma to the star’s body and “no indication of foul play”.
The coroner said that Michael had been taking “some prescription medications.”
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