Michael Jackson's chimp Bubbles now - 'huge, ugly' and unrecognisable out of limelight
dailystar.co.ukMichael Jackson's chimpanzee Bubbles was probably the most famous animal on Earth.But today, the cute little ape who captured people's hearts, is barely recognisable in his quiet 'retirement'.In the 1980s, the adorable young ape was often snapped hanging on Jackson's hip at showbiz events. Read More: Corey Feldman sobs as medium delivers Corey Haim's moving 'message from beyond grave'He travelled the world, in first class and on private jets, and appeared on TV, often wearing cute little outfits similar to those worn by his famous owner.
He had an agent and was even said to have his own bodyguard."Home" became Jacko's sprawling Neverland ranch, where he scoffed sweets, watched movies in the cinema, used the toilet, ate at the dinner table and slept in a cot next to the singer's bed.He even learned how to do Jackson's trademark moonwalk dance move.
Born in 1983, Bubbles was reportedly taken away from his mum when he was just a baby. He was apparently sold to Jackson by a trainer for $65,000 (£53,000) and the two soon became synonymous with one another.
Soon he was appearing on primetime TV, putting in a star turn on The Dick Clark Show.In 1987, when Bubbles was four-years-old, he accompanied Jackson on his Bad tour, sharing a two-bedroom hotel suite with the star in Tokyo, Japan.
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