Bubbles: Michael Jackson's Chimpanzee

Pet Chimp was One of Jackson's Best Friends

In 1985, a three-year-old chimpanzee named Bubbles was rescued from a Texas cancer research center by Michael Jackson. From that moment on, Bubbles went everywhere with Jackson, becoming his constant companion and purported best friend.

On many occasions, Bubbles would even be dressed up in the same outfit as Jackson.

Bubbles slept in a crib in the corner of Jackson's room. He ate with Jackson and toured with him on his Bad tour. Sources claimed Jackson was happiest when Bubbles was with him, and devastated at his loss when Bubbles became wild and aggressive as he got older.

Bubbles now resides in an animal sanctuary and will likely live to 60 years of age. His trainer says Bubbles is no longer safe to be let out to play with the public. But Jackson continued to visit his beloved pet with his children, and the chimp would resume a very childish and playful behaviour when Jackson was around.