Reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton has paid tribute to the 'King of Pop', Michael Jackson who died in Los Angeles on Thursday. Tributes have been flooding in for record-selling artist since news of his death broke last night, while Hamilton has been quick to honour the 50-year-old.

“Like millions of others, I am stunned, devastated and saddened to hear of the death of Michael Jackson. He will always be remembered as a legend, who had an extraordinary talent, and was an extraordinary human being,” Hamilton wrote on his official website.

“He was the ultimate performer and has left us his awesome legacy of some of the world's most timeless and sensational music. This was his gift to us and he will never be forgotten,” Hamilton continued. “My thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.”