Jackson, right, played the Scarecrow in the 1978 film version of the musical the Wiz, alongside Nipsey Russell as the Tinman and Diana Ross as Dorothy.

1978年，杰克逊(右侧)在电影版音乐剧《绿野仙踪》中扮演稻草人，旁边是扮演铁皮人的尼普西·拉塞尔和饰演多萝西的戴安娜·罗丝。

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If KATHERINE JACKSON fails to survive me, or is unable or unwilling to act as guardian, I nominate DIANA ROSS as guardian of the persons and estates of such minor children.

如果凯瑟琳-·杰克逊在我之前去世，或者不愿承担监护人的责任，那么戴安娜·罗斯将作为我孩子以及他们所分财产的新监护人。

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"Diana Ross Presents the Jackson 5" was released in nineteen sixty-nine.

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Friends in the entertainment world have expressed their grief, with pop diva Diana Ross calling Jackson's death too sudden and shocking.

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In that show, Ross introduced Jackson as "the talent, " and "my baby Michael Jackson" before the two sang "Ease on Down the Road, " and other songs.

CNN: Jackson shared bond with 'very dear friend Diana Ross'

"I knew you were going to be a star, I really did, " Ross said to Jackson during the special.

CNN: Jackson shared bond with 'very dear friend Diana Ross'

If Katherine Jackson were to die, "I nominate Diana Ross as guardian, " Jackson said in the will, written July 7, 2002.

CNN: Fans must register for tickets to Jackson memorial