For those unable to attend Michael Jackson's memorial in Los Angeles - fans are saying their final goodbyes any way they can.
From Japan to Germany, people around the world are paying tribute to the King of Pop in their local communities.
In Tokyo, fans attempting a last farewell reached for his hand-print, cemented in this display.
Other people scooped up Jackson albums and dvds - helping propel the pop star into the top ten music charts - a trend in many countries around the world.
People here say even in death, Jackson continues to inspire.
Chiaki Takakura, 20-Year-Old College Student, saying:
"I love to dance, and I thought Michael Jackson was good and original. In fact, I started my dancing lessons after I watched his Thriller music video."
In Berlin, as many as 10,000 fans will be down at the O2 arena to watch the live coverage of the ceremony for free.
Fans here said they didn't want to be alone, that they wanted to take part in the comraderie.
Tabea Trenn, Fan, saying:
"Because it's different from just sitting in front of the TV and adds that bit of meaning."
Fan Ahmed Kremer, saying:
"I just want to be there. I loved this man, I love his music. It is a shame - we killed him with all the badmouthing."
The memorial ceremony in Los Angeles is expected to be one of the biggest the world has ever seen in recent times, with as many as a quarter of a million people expected.
Cindy Martin, Reuters
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