BRET MICHAELS Says He Lost 'Great Friend' In JENNI RIVERA Plane Crash

December 10, 2012

POISON singer Bret Michaels has released a statement regarding the passing of Mexican-American singer Jenni Rivera, who died early Sunday when the small plane she was traveling in with at least five others crashed in the mountains of northern Mexico.

Said Bret: "I am deeply saddened hearing the news of the crash of Jenni Rivera's plane. Not only did the crash claim the life of Ms. Rivera but that of four other people, including Jacob Yebale, who was a great friend to all of us at Michaels Entertainment, having worked with me, VH1 and 51 Minds on numerous shoots. My thoughts and prayers go out to his family as well as Ms. Rivera's and the other families who lost loved ones in this awful and sudden tragedy."

Rivera, 43, was born in Long Beach, California, to Mexican immigrant parents and has sold sold 15 million records, according to Billboard. She was nominated for Latin Grammy Awards in 2002, 2008 and 2011.

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