Meet the Cork superfan who gained access to Michael Jackson's inner circle

Talitha Linehan travelled the world to see Michael Jackson perform, visited his Neverland ranch and was by his side in his final years. She has self-published her recollections of her time with the controversial King of Pop in 'A real-life fairy tale: Michael Jackson and me'

Talitha Linehan from Boherbue, Co Cork has published a book on her memories of her time with Michael Jackson

Talitha Linehan from Boherbue in County Cork has been a fan of Michael Jackson since she was a little girl. She has been to dozens of his concerts, visited him at Neverland and has shared cards and gifts with him and his children.

The night before Jackson died, she and a friend handed him letters from fans all over the world, many of whom he knew personally, pleading with him to put his health first and not to feel pressured into doing more shows than he wanted to do — or any at all. She notes that "sadly our pleas came too late and Michael died the next day".