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Thriller the tiger, one of late entertainer Michael Jackson's many exotic pets, has passed away. According to CBS News, Thriller died of lung cancer at Tippi Hedren's wildlife preserve in California. Thriller was named after Jackson's megahit 1983 album, which featured a tiger cub on its cover. Hedren had been caring for Thriller and her brother, Sabu, since Jackson moved away from Neverland Ranch permanently. No longer allowed to stay on the singer's property, the tigers were moved to Hedren's Shambala Preserve at the request of Jackson's veterinarian. RELATED: Celeb Spirit Animals Thriller's current caretaker announced the death Wednesday, stating that the 13-year-old tiger was ...
Photo: GAB Archive, Redferns / Getty Images Michael Jackson's death last week has left fans with questions regarding all aspects of the singer's life. Pet lovers in particular may wonder about the fate of Jackson's menagerie of exotic animals, especially the most famous of them all: Bubbles the chimp. Bubbles, of all of Jackson's pets, was probably the closest to Jackson. His 1985 adoption of the chimp from a Texas research facility, and the subsequent bond between man and ape became a key part of the singer's eccentric persona. Bubbles often was seen at Jackson's side as a member of Jackson's entourage during the peak of the entertainer's fame in the 1980s. He attended concerts, album ...
