Remembering Bubbles The Chimp
Remember Bubbles the Chimp? He was rescued from a cancer research facility in Texas by Michael in 1985, and then they showed up everywhere together wearing matching outfits. After a few years, Bubbles was never seen again, and maids at Michael's ranch testified that Bubbles had been murdered by Michael in a fit of rage!
USA Today reported that Bubbles had his own bodyguard, and was forced to attend recording sessions for Bad, and learn all of Michael's dance steps.
In the documentary by Martin Bashir, it was also revealed that Bubbles used the toilet in Micheal's private bathroom, ate with silverware, and did most of Michael's housework. Michael admitted this was true, and said that Bubbles DNA had been examined and it was exactly the same as his own! They were the best of friends, but then they got into some big fight, and Bubbles got smart with Michael. The people who worked for Jackson were never allowed to bring up Bubbles' name again.