India, May 9 -- The new Michael Jackson biopic Michael is in theaters, and it has brought his legendary chimpanzee Bubbles back into the spotlight. Here's what happened to the King of Pop's most famous pet.

Michael Jackson bought his pet chimp Bubbles in the middle 1980s. The baby ape was born in a Texas biomedical research facility first. Animal trainer Bob Dunn helped the King of Pop find his friend. Jackson viewed the baby chimp as if he were his first child. Bubbles lived at the Encino home before moving to the Neverland Ranch.

He often slept in Jackson's bedroom and traveled around the whole world. The pair were very close friends and playmates for many long years. He charmed fans in Japan during a promo tour at four years old. Ani...