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Michael Jackson's kids make a rare appearance

Michael Jackson's children - Prince, Paris and Blanket - presented the Los Angeles Children's Hospital 13 pieces of artwork created by the late singer

  • Michael Jackson's children - Prince, Paris and Blanket - presented the Los Angeles Children's Hospital 13 pieces of artwork created by the late singer.
    Michael Jackson's children - Prince, Paris and Blanket - presented the Los Angeles Children's Hospital 13 pieces of artwork created by the late singer.
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  • Accompanied by their aunt La Toya Jackson, the children gifted sketches drawn and signed by Jackson and a photographed portrait of him to adorn the hospital walls.
    Accompanied by their aunt La Toya Jackson, the children gifted sketches drawn and signed by Jackson and a photographed portrait of him to adorn the hospital walls.
  • The three Jackson children have rarely been seen in public together since their father's memorial service in 2009 and later during their much-publicised interview with Oprah.
    The three Jackson children have rarely been seen in public together since their father's memorial service in 2009 and later during their much-publicised interview with Oprah.
  • The Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa escorted Michael Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson at the event.
    The Mayor of Los Angeles, Antonio Villaraigosa escorted Michael Jackson's mother Katherine Jackson at the event.
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  • The eldest of the three, Prince is 14 years old.
    The eldest of the three, Prince is 14 years old.
  • Michael's daughter Paris has just entered into her teens and is all of 13 years old.
    Michael's daughter Paris has just entered into her teens and is all of 13 years old.
  • The youngest, bearing great resemblance to his father, Blanket is only 9 years old.
    The youngest, bearing great resemblance to his father, Blanket is only 9 years old.
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  • Among the sketches, is a picture of his icon Peter Pan, a drawing of his infamous moonwalk and a portrait of Disney's Mickey Mouse.<br> Michael Jackson died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009.
    Among the sketches, is a picture of his icon Peter Pan, a drawing of his infamous moonwalk and a portrait of Disney's Mickey Mouse.
    Michael Jackson died of acute Propofol intoxication in June 2009.
  • Others are of furniture, all signed by the King of Pop as well.
    Others are of furniture, all signed by the King of Pop as well.
  • Blanket looks on somberly, as the Mayor unveils some of the sketches.
    Blanket looks on somberly, as the Mayor unveils some of the sketches.
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  • Grandma Katherine Jackson sits with Prince and Blanket to either side.
    Grandma Katherine Jackson sits with Prince and Blanket to either side.
  • All grown up, Prince and Paris at the event arranged by the former <i>Entertainment Tonight</i> host Mary Hart, who is a hospital trustee.
    All grown up, Prince and Paris at the event arranged by the former Entertainment Tonight host Mary Hart, who is a hospital trustee.
  • The singer's sister, La Toya Jackson, says she believes the art will bring joy to children at the hospital.
    The singer's sister, La Toya Jackson, says she believes the art will bring joy to children at the hospital.
  • La Toya said: "You look at this, it makes you happy. The pieces of art are whimsical, they're magical and there's just joy and peace."
    La Toya said: "You look at this, it makes you happy. The pieces of art are whimsical, they're magical and there's just joy and peace."