Michael Jackson fans are swarming into downtown Los Angeles for a star-packed public memorial to the "King of Pop".<br /><br />The singer's sudden death from a heart attack, nearly two weeks ago, shocked the world.<br /><br />His coffin is being transported to the Staples Center for a memorial service which will mix old and new singers like Mariah Carey, Smokey Robinson and Stevie Wonder.<br /><br />A string of other celebrities are also expected to attend along with a host of sports stars such as basketball's Kobe Bryant of the LA Lakers and Magic Johnson. <br /><br />Police estimate more than 250,000 people will fill the pavements outside the arena to pay their final respect to the "Thriller" singer and one-time member of Motown legends the Jackson 5, who was 50 years-old when he died.<br /><br />Media reports say family members gathered late on Monday night for a private viewing of Jackson's body at the Forest Lawn cemetery where a private service is likely later today.
