London, July 7 : Michael Jackson's ex-wife, Debbie Rowe, will not be attending his memorial service.

The 49-year-old mother of his two eldest kids, Prince and Paris, believes that her attendance would probably distract from the celebration of his life.

And that she will "celebrate Michael''s memory privately", reports the Sun.

Pop star Justin Timberlake will also not attend the `Thriller' hitmaker's memorial, despite the efforts of Michael'' s brother, Jermaine, to persuade him to perform.

"Jermaine told Justin he was one of Michael''s favourite performers," said a source. (ANI)