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August 24, 2009 12:00am
MICHAEL Jackson acted like Dr Frankenstein to create a perfect family of test-tube children, close associates say.
From 1994 to 1997, the King of Pop begged Hollywood A-list pals to donate eggs and sperm to produce what he thought would be ideal kids, Britain's News of the World reported yesterday.
It said Jackson, who died in June aged 50, was not the father of Prince Michael, 12, Paris, 11, or even Blanket, 7.
Close associates said he worked with fertility doctors and his skin specialist, Dr Arnie Klein, to produce the children.
He kept dossiers on "ideal-looking" children and his bedroom was littered with books on IVF.
It said Jacko had fertility problems due to drug abuse and he had tried to adopt a child from Thailand.
A source, who has known the Jackson family for more than 16 years, said: "Michael is not the father of a single one of the children in the biological way, but in chemical terms he oversaw their creation as a dad.
"He was adamant that the children should come from intelligent, respected and -- most importantly - healthy genes.
"He feared passing on vitiligo (his skin-whitening condition).
The source said Jackson's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, carried the fertilised eggs he had created.
"One friend he asked to donate sperm was a well-known Hollywood actor who now suspects he may be the father of Blanket. He had a unique bond with Michael," the source said.
"Once Michael decided, the names were noted and given to Arnie, who locked them away in a safety deposit box."
Ex-child star Mark Lester believes he is Paris's dad. The identity of Prince Michael's father is not known. It has been speculated it might be Dr Klein.
Jackson's personal maid from 1990 to 1994, Adrian McManus, said: "Michael had dozens of babies' photos and books packed with naked kids.
"He stared for hours at videos of children playing. Some he called 'ideal-looking', and he would say how he loved 'ruby red lips' and 'blonde hair'."
Since Jackson's death, Ms Rowe has won visitation rights to the two eldest children.
Jackson's mother Katherine, 79, is the legal guardian of all three.
