Debbie Rowe will not attend Michael Jackson’s Funeral

Michael Jackson’s ex-wife Debbie Rowe, and mother of his two older children, will not be attending the King of Pop’s funeral at the Staples Center tomorrow.

Rowe’s attorney released the following statement to the press this afternoon:

“Although Debbie had originally planned to attend tomorrow’s Staples Center memorial service, we have concluded with Debbie that she will not be attending. The onslaught of media attention has made it clear her attendance would be an unnecessary distraction to an event that should focus exclusively on Michael’s legacy. Debbie will continue to celebrate Michael’s memory privately.”