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Corey Feldman on Michael Jackson: "I Will Miss Him Forever"

Former kid star dedicated concert to late pop icon; then recounts their difficult friendship

Performing with his band this weekend, Corey Feldman dedicated his set to former pal Michael Jackson.

"This has been a very difficult couple days for me," he told the audience. "We've lost the world's greatest entertainer...without Michael Jackson I wouldn't be performing on stage tonight.

Speaking to E! News afterward, Feldman saluted Jackson as "the world's greatest artist."

"He had so much vision," Feldman said. "The only regret that I have is that we didn't get to say goodbye properly.

"I will miss him forever."