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| Michael Jackson fans who paid in advance for the singer's UK concerts have been offered their money back or a souvenir ticket as an alternative. | Michael Jackson fans who paid in advance for the singer's UK concerts have been offered their money back or a souvenir ticket as an alternative. |
| Promoter AEG Live said the tickets feature graphics "inspired and designed" by the music legend, who died at the age of 50 on Thursday. | Promoter AEG Live said the tickets feature graphics "inspired and designed" by the music legend, who died at the age of 50 on Thursday. |
| An estimated 800,000 people paid £50-£75 to watch the star perform 50 concerts at London's 02 arena. | An estimated 800,000 people paid £50-£75 to watch the star perform 50 concerts at London's 02 arena. |
| The company will not be printing any further tickets as collectables. | The company will not be printing any further tickets as collectables. |
| 'Magical Jackson' | 'Magical Jackson' |
| It adds that the originals will become collectors' items, and feature special images which give them a 3D moving effect. | It adds that the originals will become collectors' items, and feature special images which give them a 3D moving effect. |
| Fans have until 14 Aug to take up the offer of receiving the original tickets for the This Is It dates. | Fans have until 14 Aug to take up the offer of receiving the original tickets for the This Is It dates. |
| Jackson sparkled in rehearsals, said photographer Kenny Mazur | Jackson sparkled in rehearsals, said photographer Kenny Mazur |
| AEG also released pictures of Jackson rehearsing in Los Angeles for the concerts just days before he died. | AEG also released pictures of Jackson rehearsing in Los Angeles for the concerts just days before he died. |
| Photographer Kenny Mazur, who captured his image several times in the 1980s, said: "When he hit the stage at rehearsal, I was thrilled that the magical Michael Jackson was back. | Photographer Kenny Mazur, who captured his image several times in the 1980s, said: "When he hit the stage at rehearsal, I was thrilled that the magical Michael Jackson was back. |
| "I felt the same adrenaline rush as when I photographed him the first time moonwalking." | "I felt the same adrenaline rush as when I photographed him the first time moonwalking." |
| AEG president Randy Phillips said of Jackson: "The world lost a kind soul who just happened to be the greatest entertainer the world has ever known. | AEG president Randy Phillips said of Jackson: "The world lost a kind soul who just happened to be the greatest entertainer the world has ever known. |
| "Since he loved his fans in life, it is incumbent upon us to treat them with the same reverence and respect after his death." | "Since he loved his fans in life, it is incumbent upon us to treat them with the same reverence and respect after his death." |
| Ticket holders can get information about refunds or keeping the tickets at www.michaeljacksonlive.com from Wednesday. | Ticket holders can get information about refunds or keeping the tickets at www.michaeljacksonlive.com from Wednesday. |