Michael Jackson's longtime friend, music producer Quincy Jones does not want to attend the funeral of pop star as he feels he would not be able to handle the grief.
The 'King of Pop' died on Thursday after a suspected cardiac arrest.
Jones is the man behind Jackson's biggest hit albums like 'Thriller', 'Of The Wall' and 'Bad' and singer's death
has come as a shock to Jones, Contactmusic reported.
"I've lost my little brother today and part of my soul has gone with him," Jones had said after Jackson's death.
"I won't go to any more funerals as long as I live. I can't handle it," Jones said.
The date and location of Jackson's funeral has not been finalised yet but a public viewing of his body will take place at his former Neverland ranch in Santa Barbara on July 3. A private family memorial is scheduled on July 5.