Fans from around the world have been paying their own final tributes to the King of Pop after he died suddenly in Los Angeles.

Thousands of tearful Michael Jackson lovers gathered in Los Angeles at the hospital where he died, his home and at his Hollywood star on the Walk of Fame, lighting candles, singing, saying prayers and laying flowers in his memory.

More details about the music legend's cause of death are expected later today following a post mortem examination.

Meanwhile, scores of celebrities have been paying tribute to Jacko who influenced so many musicians in his lieftime.

See more pictures of Michael Jackson tributes in the gallery below...