July 1, 2009

Ryan White’s Mom Remembers Michael Jackson

The mother of Ryan White, a hemophiliac teenager who died of AIDS-related illness in 1990 after contracting HIV through a blood transfusion, mourns the loss of music icon Michael Jackson, who died from cardiac arrest on June 25, FOX 35 reports. Jackson befriended the teen in the late 1980s and, after Ryan’s death, dedicated a song to him titled “Gone Too Soon.”

Jeanne White remembers Jackson as a good-hearted person. “He worked so hard ever since he was a kid that he didn’t have a childhood, and when you went to Neverland [Jackson’s former home], you too would act as a kid,” she said.

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Phillip, Dallas, 2009-07-07 11:36:17
I just met Jeanne this last World AIDS Day here, and she told Ryan's entire story, it was moving and she talked about Michael's role in her and Ryan's short life, I will never be the same

Kirk, Dallas, 2009-07-04 16:09:35
Jeanne White's statement was one of wisdom and love. She taught me today that love always remembers. May God bless us all.

Richard V, Kansas City, 2009-07-03 00:01:25
This just shows another way we as a people are connected. Michael Jackson then connecting with Ryan White, today Ryan White's name connected in helping persons with HIV / AIDS. We're all connected. Thank you Ryan, thank you Michael.

Maria, Bronx, 2009-07-02 22:40:46
Love that story..Remeber that well God Bless both of the and may they both REST IN PEACE!!!!!

sherri, north huntingdon, pa, 2009-07-02 21:59:18
I THINK IT IS SO SAD THAT MICHEAL JACKSON NEEDED THE ACCEPTANCE OF OTHERS HE WAS SUCH A BEAUTIFUL HUMAN BEING NOT TO MENTION THE MOST TALENTED MAN MOST OF US HAVE EVER SCENE IN THE WORLD. I WISH PEACE FOR HIS CHILDREN THE SHOULD NOT BE WITHOUT THEIR FATHER SHERRI

Frederic Wright, Tampa, 2009-07-02 14:30:55
God Bless Micheal Jackson and may God Bless his Soul to rejoice and sing with the Angels in Heaven. He well be remembered in my Heart for his kindness, giving and music that will last forever.

Paul, Shreveport, 2009-07-02 10:46:58
It's very Kind of Ms Jeanne White to do this, I also will miss the talent of Michael Jackson. Rest In Piece You Both, Ryan White & Michael Jaskson. Thank You Both!