With all the press hoopla in the wake of Michael Jackson’s death about the fate of his estate and children, it seems the media is forgetting about a very special furry friend of his: Bubbles the chimpanzee!

People did some investigative reporting and it turns out the chimp is alive and well at a Florida primate sanctuary.

The 26-year old chimp, who lived with Jackson in the 80’s, has been living at the Center For Great Apes with fellow chimpanzees and orangutans. Caretakers say he is a very sweet and thoughtful chimp.

“He’s a very sweet and nice chimp, he really is,” sanctuary director Patti Ragan told People. “I’ve seen him go to the drinking fountain, start to take a sip of water and then, when he hears one of the younger ones coming, he’ll step back and let them have a sip.”

However, Bubbles has not been informed about the tragic death of his former bestie and owner.

“We haven’t said anything to him yet,” Ragan said adding that that he’s shown no signs of knowing: “He’s been his usual self, interacting with friends, eating well, taking cover when it rains.”

Poor Bubbles left in the dark about his BFF’s passing! Well, you know what they say - ignorance is bliss!

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