AEG will make a fortune from merch sales, ticket retention, the touring exhibition and the film/dvd," Phillips wrote to a concert . Live, was not responsible for the pop star's death. Jackson's then 11-year-old daughter, Paris, broke down as she told the crowd, "I just want to say, ever since I was born, Daddy has been the best father you could ever imagine and I just want to say I love him so much. Jackson was one of the biggest stars on the planet in the 1990s. [103] Commentators discussed Jackson's work and his "profoundly tragic figure". On average, 10 fans fainted due to excitement in less than a minute; among them, 23 people were too excited and lost control of their emotions, leading to myocardial infarction or Stomped (sic) and died directly. [38] California Attorney General Jerry Brown announced that his office was helping the LAPD and DEA to create a statewide database of all medical doctors and prescriptions filled. [158], The music video for "Do the Bartman", a Simpsons song co-written by Jackson, was broadcast ahead of an episode rerun of The Simpsons on June 28. The police released the car five days later. Yet, our searches for genuine news reports on "the deadliest concert in history" turned up empty-handed. [73], La Toya believed her brother "was murdered for his music catalogue". [34][35] Associated Press stated that his weight was in the acceptable range. Faye testified as a witness for Jackson's mother, Katherine, and his children in their wrongful death suit against This Is It concert promoter AEG Live in 2013. Score: 9.5/10. It was also re-released a week prior to the release of Michael Jackson's This Is It in select cities. In the aftermath of Michael's death, a reckoning begins over everything he left behind. The other titles on the chart are Off the Wall (4), Jackson Five's Ultimate Collection (5), Bad (6), Dangerous (7), HIStory: Past, Present and Future Book I (8) and Jackson's Ultimate Collection (9). [40][41], Marc Schaffel, Jackson's former video producer, said that the singer had used propofol, alprazolam (an antianxiety agent) and sertraline (an antidepressant). Mr. Jackson is scheduled to perform in a series of concerts in at the O2 arena London, beginning next month and continuing into 2010. He said that Jackson asked for stimulants so that he could get through some demanding performances, but he said that he refused to prescribe them. Coldplay covered "Billie Jean" for the remainder of the 2009 shows of their Viva la Vida Tour. Michael Jackson's death and concerts' cancellation. RT @_Jojosodope: Michael Jackson was always on my bucket list before he died. Michael Jackson, in full Michael Joseph Jackson or Michael Joe Jackson (see Researcher's Note), (born August 29, 1958, Gary, Indiana, U.S.died June 25, 2009, Los Angeles, California), American singer, songwriter, and dancer who was the most popular entertainer in the world in the early and mid-1980s. [52] The police wanted to question 30 doctors, nurses, and pharmacists, including Arnold Klein. The local medical team sent 2,000 people to guard the whole process. [188][189] Jackson was also the third best selling digital artist of 2009 in the U.S., selling approximately 12.35 million units. [190] Michael Jackson attends a Celine Dion concert at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jonathan Exley/Contour by Getty Images. [122] Former South African President Nelson Mandela said that Jackson's loss would be felt worldwide. [56], Murray said through his attorney that he did not prescribe or administer pethidine or oxycodone to Jackson, but did not say what, if anything, he did prescribe or administer. The claim: Michael Jackson kept playing at a concert while 23 people died. But theres no evidence this ever happened at a Jackson concert. Social media users are claiming that more attendees died at a 1999 or 1992 Michael Jackson concert than in the Astroworld Festival crowd-crushing incident in November 2021, where at least 8 people . [45], On June 30, Cherilyn Lee, a nurse who had worked as Jackson's nutritionist, said that he had asked her in May to provide propofol to help him sleep, but she refused. Michael Joseph Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. [193] AEG originally planned to charge for tickets,[194] but following public pressure, AEG instead distributed the 17,500 tickets for free through an online lottery that attracted over 1.2million applicants in 24 hours,[195] and over a half-billion hits to the webpage. See here for a complete list of exchanges and delays. Twitter reported a crash, as did Wikipedia at 3:15p.m. PDT (22:15 UTC). While not on the same level (or even close), Prince was on the brink of major stardom thanks to songs like "1999" and "Little Red Corvette.". is known as the most classic, most successful, and also the most dangerous concert.. Baron said that although Jackson himself was injured during the Munich concert, no one on the Michael Jackson team is aware of deaths at the concerts. Headlining artist. What was Michael Jacksons biggest concert? [75], After Murray pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter charge, several members of the Jackson family said they felt he deserved a more severe charge. [152] BET's annual 2009 Awards Ceremony aired three days after Jackson's death, on June 28, 2009, and included a tribute to him. Howard Weitzman, a lawyer for the estate executors, said that Jackson's "bigger than life" lifespan matched the lavishness of the funeral. Another biographer, J. Randy Taraborrelli, said Jackson had been addicted to painkillers on and off for decades. Out of the 69 shows Jackson performed during the "Dangerous" tour, the Bucharest show is arguably the most famous, as it was filmed and released on DVD. On June 24, Jackson arrived for rehearsal at the Staples Center, Los Angeles, at around 6:30 p.m.According to the magician Ed Alonzo, Jackson jokingly complained of laryngitis and did not rehearse until 9 p.m. ", "Panish Shea & Boyle LLP files lawsuit against AEG for the wrongful death of Michael Jackson", "Michael Jackson's Mother Sues Promoter AEG Live", . [12], Jackson returned to his home at 100 North Carolwood Drive in the Holmby Hills neighborhood around 12:30a.m. the following morning and retired to bed one hour later. [64] Shortly thereafter, the California Medical Board issued an order preventing Murray from administering heavy sedatives. [182] Number Ones was the best-selling album of the week and topped the catalog chart with sales of 108,000, an increase of 2,340 percent. Local performers staged a medley of his songs, and mayor Rudolph M. Clay unveiled a seven-foot memorial to him. [59][60] Investigators had searched Murray's home and office in Las Vegas,[61] as well as a Las Vegas pharmacy. With Jackson finally asleep, Murray testified that he left his bedside to go to the bathroom, and after returning two minutes later, discovered that Jackson was not breathing and had a weak pulse. Reuters did not find any credible reports of deaths at the 1992 concert in Bucharest that were not from obscure largely blogs copying the articles above. Jackson died on June 25, 2009, just weeks . The entire top nine positions on Billboard's Top Pop Catalog Albums featured titles related to him. Host Jamie Foxx said, "We want to celebrate this black man. The claim appears to stem from articles (archived archive.ph/pSNFy and archive.ph/1h8gT ). In his final days, Michael Jackson fought an array of symptoms, including paranoia and fear. Michael Jackson attends a Celine Dio." Arvin Shirali on Instagram: "On this day in Michael Jackson's HIStory - November 8, 2003. [146] In October 2013, a tribute album was released featuring current and former members of Iron Maiden, Kiss, Motrhead, Testament, Guns N' Roses, Fozzy, Quiet Riot, Dio, Whitesnake, and Mr. Big, among others. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. "God keeps talking to me," he said. [172] As of August 3, King of Pop has spent four weeks atop Billboard's European Top 100 Albums chart. The series of concerts in London . The rehearsal went past midnight. [79] In 2017, Paris Jackson stated that she was "absolutely" convinced that her father had been murdered. [89] The value of Sony/ATV Music Publishing is estimated by Ryan Schinman, chief of Platinum Rye, to be US$1.5billion. ", More: Travis Scott offers 'full refunds' to Astroworld attendees, lawsuits filed in tragedy's aftermath. [144] Buckethead wrote a song entitled "The Homing Beacon", inspired by Jackson's film Captain EO. Fans gathered outside the UCLA Medical Center, Neverland Ranch, his Holmby Hills home, the Hayvenhurst Jackson family home in Encino, the Apollo Theater in New York, and at Hitsville U.S.A., the old Motown headquarters in Detroit where Jackson's career began, now the Motown Museum. MICHAEL JACKSON died aged 50 in 2009, but just hours before the star was found dead at his home in Los Angeles, he delivered what was considered an unbelievable performance that proved he still . Harmony Books, 2009. Michael Jackson 's final concert promoter, AEG Live, was not responsible for the pop star's death in 2009, a California jury decided yesterday after a five-month trial . Based on our research, we rate the claim that Jackson kept playing at a concert while 23 people died FALSE. [15] Statements described Murray using a non-standard CPR technique on Jackson. Image: AFP/Getty Images) The autopsy also confirmed the truth behind years of speculation about Jackson's changing skin colour. Dozens of TV stations broadcast live simultaneously and about 500,000 people were watching. I bought a package deal including a . Social media users are claiming that more attendees died at a 1999 or 1992 Michael Jackson concert than in the Astroworld Festival crowd-crushing incident in November 2021, where at least 8 people died. [3] Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in November 2011, and was released in 2013 after serving two years of his four-year prison sentence with time off for good behavior. He marveled at the major set pieces that had finally been installed in . In the 12 months that followed his death Jackson sold nine million albums in the U.S., and 35million albums worldwide. They kept working him and Daddy didn't want that, but they worked him constantly'. "[201], According to reports, Jackson's burial was originally scheduled for August 29, 2009 (which would have been his 51st birthday). He suspected that one of the major factors causing these symptoms was excessive use of steroids or other skin-whitening medications. Doctors at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center pronounced Jackson dead at 2:26p.m., and TMZ announced the death 18 minutes later. Jesse Jackson addressed the crowd, stating, "This is where Michael learned to dance, where he learned to sing, where he learned to sacrifice. He had always insisted the . His physician, Conrad Murray, said that he found Jackson in his room at his North Carolwood Drive home in the Holmby Hills area of the city not breathing and with a weak pulse; he administered cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to no avail, and security called 9-1-1 at 12:21p.m. Pacific Daylight Time (UTC7). [126] French Minister of Culture Frdric Mitterrand, said, "We all have a Michael Jackson within. The apparent sources of the claim, two blog pages, suggest the deaths happened at a 1992 Bucharest concert that was streamed worldwide and which over 70,000 people attended. "They have good reason to be he left the scene. [101] A scene that had featured Jackson's sister La Toya was cut from the film Brno out of respect toward Jackson's family. [199] His brothers each wore a single, white, sparkling glove, while Stevie Wonder, Mariah Carey, Lionel Richie, Jermaine Jackson and others sang his songs. A look at the final days in the life of the King of Pop. Jackson sang "They Don't Care About Us" a song from his "HIStory" album and went through an energetic dance routine along with eight male dancers.Wearing a g. A whopping 125,000 people attended. Collectively, his solo albums sold 422,000 copies in the week following his death, 800,000 copies in the first full week, and 1.1 million copies in the following week of his memorial service. Number Ones was the best-selling album for six out of seven weeks that followed his death. The British soap opera EastEnders added a last-minute scene to the June 26 episode, in which the character Denise Johnson discussed the news with Patrick Trueman. [18][19] Murray controversially did not call 911, claiming that he was hindered because there was no landline telephone in the house and because he did not know the house's exact address. [167], In Australia, 15 of his albums occupied the ARIA top 100 as of July 5, four of them in the top ten, with three occupying the top three spots. "Twenty-threepeople died from being trampled at MJ concert… triple the amount of Travis's.". : A Profound Look at Who You Really Are Versus Who Youve Been and Why? Our fact-check work is supported in part by a grant from Facebook. [164], Jackson's record sales increased dramatically, eightyfold by June 29, according to HMV. 392 Concerts. Fact check: Altered image shows Day of the Dead skull display added to picture of Japan's Mount Fuji. [135] Allen wore a single white glove (a signature look for Jackson), while the Streets performed a cover of "Billie Jean". [3] Jackson's friend Dr. A. J. Farshchian stated that Jackson was scared of drugs. [204] The service began with Jackson's three children placing a golden crown on his casket. Promoters of the forthcoming Michael Jackson tribute concert have dropped Kiss from the bill following complaints that frontman Gene Simmons called Jackson a paedophile . Who would have thought Michael Jackson was about to perform his last concert ever. [65], On January 11, 2011, the judge from Murray's preliminary hearing determined that Murray should stand trial for involuntary manslaughter in the Jackson case. Michael . Jackson danced, pranced and sang "Billie Jean," "Beat It" and some of his other famous tunes, but he also put on a . Jackson's brother, Jermaine, said he was believed to have suffered a cardiac arrest. A stampede of fans surging toward the stage during rap star Travis Scott's performance at Astroworld music festival in Houston on Friday killed at least eight people as panic rippled through the crowd of mostly young concertgoers, officials said on Saturday (here). In the process, 5,000 people fainted on the spot because of seeing an idol and were sent out of the field by the surrounding audience. [205][206], Jackson's remains are interred in the Holly Terrace section in the Great Mausoleum of Forest Lawn Memorial Park, a cemetery in Glendale, California. Read more about our fact-checking work here . There were more than 70,000 spectators and many people outside the venue. Transcribed image text: Early in the chapter we alluded to an ethical aspect of contracts by imagining you were a ticketholder to a Michael Jackson concert at the time of his death. He was dancing for my patients. [4][5], At the time of his death, Jackson had been preparing for a series of comeback concerts, This Is It, due to begin in July 2009 in London. Michael Jackson spent the last night of his life doing what he had always done: performing. [37], On August 28, 2009, LAPD announced that the case would be referred to prosecutors. False YouTube video promises $10,000 to 'detain' Pope Francis, Altered image shows Day of the Dead skull display added to picture of Japan's Mount Fuji, the full performance is also available on YouTube, Travis Scott offers 'full refunds' to Astroworld attendees, lawsuits filed in tragedy's aftermath, TV REVIEW : Jackson Admires Himself on His HBO Special, Michael Jackson - Live In Bucharest (The Dangerous Tour), Michael Jackson in Concert in Bucharest: The Dangerous Tour, Within minutes, the Astroworld Festival turned deadly. [7][8][9] In 2010, Sony Music Entertainment signed a US$250 million deal with Jackson's estate to retain distribution rights to his recordings up until 2017 and to release seven posthumous albums over the following decade. [168] In the second week, album sales rose from the previous week and tallied 88,650 copies. [13] A security guard eventually called 911 at 12:21p.m., nearly an hour and a half after Jackson was first discovered not breathing. Date. Due to Michael's popularity, in order to ensure safety, the Roman (sic) government even sent an army to maintain order. For the Internet and social media, Jackson was number two, behind the election of President Barack Obama. [205] Jackson's family planned the funeral. According to Varietys coverage of the Bucharest show's HBO special, throughout the show, there were endless shots of Romanian fans crying and fainting. [105], A Pew Research Center survey found that two-thirds of Americans believed the coverage of Jackson's death was excessive, while 3% felt it was insufficient. One such concert that made headlines was Jackson's 1988 show in Liverpool, where1,550 people were hurt after a crowd surge,the APreportedat the time. [24] Murray's attorney stated that Jackson had a pulse when he was taken out of the house and put in the ambulance. The description of one post reads: Yall Mad @ Travis Scott For Not Stopping The Show Cause People Was Passing Out But Michael Jackson Stood Still & Posed & Watched People Faint & Get Taken Out On Stretchers Without Saying A Single Word Let That Sink In. Twenty-three people died at a Michael Jackson concert in Bucharest, Romania, in 1992. Edit: 23 People Died From Being Trampled At MJ Concert Triple The Amount Of Traviss.. James Brown and MJ Invite Prince Onstage. [153] Joe Jackson and Al Sharpton were in the audience, and Janet Jackson spoke briefly on behalf of the family. [160] The episode had been broadcast on the Dutch Comedy Central the day after his death and was dedicated to Jackson's memory. Michael Jackson had a major London residency booked at The O2 at the time of his death. They were unsuccessful, and Jackson was pronounced dead at 2:26p.m. at age 50. The recording of the emergency call was released on June 26, one day after Jackson's death, and it described Murray administering CPR on a bed, not on a hard surface such as a floor which would be standard practice. [10][11], A private family service was held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Los Angeles, after a public memorial at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California on July 7, where Jackson had rehearsed on June 24, the day before he died. The lawsuit alleged that Murray repeatedly lied to cover up his use of propofol, did not keep sufficient medical records and was negligent in his use of medications on Jackson. He died as a result of a deadly cocktail of sedatives, primarily propofol, which was administered by his physician, Conrad Murray. [80], In 2010, Jackson's three children and his mother sued Jackson's concert promoter Anschutz Entertainment Group, Inc. (AEG) and its subsidiaries and principals, alleging that AEG had negligently hired the doctor. [179] By August 3, Jackson had sold 2million records and spent six consecutive weeks atop the album chart. I am not sure what venue holds 500,000 people! Baron said. Everything began for me in April 2001 when Michael's then assistant, Evvy Tavasci . Jackson's mother had sought . [33] His other major organs were normal and he had no atherosclerosis except for some slight plaque accumulation in the arteries in his leg. The record for biggest concert attendance is held by Vasco Rossi (left) for a ticketed concert and Rod Stewart (right) for a free concert. [135] Tributes to Jackson at the festival continued over the weekend. [204], Jackson's funeral cost $1 million,[205][206] including $590,000 for Jackson's crypt; $11,716 for guest invitations;[205][206] $30,000 for security and luxury cars; $16,000 for the florist; and $15,000 for the funeral planner. "Ratings: Jackson Tribute Leads BET Awards to All-Time High, Disney Queens Rule, and More". [102], According to an analysis released by the Global Language Monitor (GLM), 72 hours after his death, Jackson became the ninth-most-covered news item in global print and electronic media. June 23, 2010 -- It was to be Michael Jackson 's first concert series in a dozen years, billed as one of the greatest comebacks of all time . Neither the AP article nor any otherarticles about this concert that USA TODAY reviewed mentionedany deaths. Janet Jackson made an appearance at the VMAs to pay a musical tribute to her brother and honor his career. [113] According to the New York Daily News, uSocial was contracted to deliver 25,000 followers to the account. . Concerts ticket have been pulled by the website - the morning after Jackson's death they had still been on sale with bids reaching thousands of pounds. A California jury decided on Wednesday that Michael Jackson's final concert promoter, A.E.G. . The official said he died at 1:07 p.m. Pacific time. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. [136] On July 5, 2009, Madonna performed a medley of Jackson's songs during her Sticky & Sweet Tour,[137] while a Jackson impersonator performed Jackson's signature dances and photos of Jackson were displayed behind them. concert lasted three days and was very large in . We also perused biographies of Jackson, and found no mention of a deadly concert that left more than 20 people dead. Here's a look at a few. [84] All assets are given to the (pre-existing) Michael Jackson Family Trust (amended March 22, 2002),[85] the details of which have not been made public. By Ian Halperin Updated: 10:58 EDT, 29 June 2009 He was the eighth of 10 children born to Joseph Jackson, a crane operator, and Katherine Jackson, a homemaker and a devout . [54], Cardiologist Conrad Murray joined Jackson's camp in May 2009 as part of Jackson's agreement with AEG Live, the promoter of his London concerts. [29] Jackson's family arranged for a second autopsy, a practice that could yield expedited, albeit limited, results. I'd go Bob Marley 2nd, I did see the wailers in concert tho. [162] He was honored with a posthumous lifetime achievement award during the 52nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 31, 2010. [68] On November 7, 2011, Murray was found guilty of involuntary manslaughter[69] and he was held without bail to await sentencing. All quotes delayed a minimum of 15 minutes. [35], Jackson's death was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD)[36] and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA); the latter agency had the authority to investigate issues otherwise protected by doctor-patient confidentiality, allowing it to trace the complex trail of prescription drugs supplied to Jackson. The tour began . Some people say that there is a strong connection between Michael Jackson's death and this concert series as well. . For the opening show for his HIStory World Tour, Jackson performed in front of a whopping 125,000 fans in Letn Park. The Associated Press reports that, in 2007, Jackson had a net worth of $236.6 million: $567.6 million in assets, which included Neverland Ranch and his 50% share of Sony/ATV Music Publishing' catalogue, and debts of $331 million. He was pronounced dead two hours later at the UCLA medical centre. The unmarked crypt, which is partially visible at the tinted entrance of the Holly Terrace mausoleum, is covered in flowers fans leave, which are placed by security guards outside the crypt. The 'Man In The Mirror' star was rehearsing for his upcoming 50-concert London residency 'This Is It . Among them, 23 people fainted. [22][23], Paramedics performed CPR for 42 minutes at the house. Who Are You? [191] His estate also generated revenues of one billion dollars. Michael Jackson Concert History. [92] Google initially believed that the millions of search requests meant their search engine was under DDoS attack, and blocked searches related to Michael Jackson for 30 minutes. It leaves us, his family, speechless and devastated to a point, where communication with the outside world seems almost impossible at times. Footage of Michael Jackson's last stage performance just two days before his death shows the star perform perfect routines with an army of backup dancers. [104] Le Figaro columnist Yann Moix said that although Jackson, like his iconic Moonwalk, lived life in reverse, the world at his death shed "identical and universal tears". However, some family members objected to the site, saying that the ranch had been tainted by the 2005 trial and police raids of the property. Just a year removed from the release of the globally successful Thriller album, the six Jackson brothers descended upon Tennessee's Neyland stadium for a trio of concerts in August 1984 as a leg . [95] Around 15% of Twitter posts (5,000 tweets per minute) mentioned Jackson after the news broke,[96][97] compared to the 5% recalled as having mentioned the Iranian elections or the flu pandemic that had made headlines earlier in the year. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Billboard deeply examines the various revenue streams that have entered the Jackson estate from 2009-2010. His death could leave AEG nursing losses of up to $40 million [24m] on the concerts, particularly if the insurers find that Jackson's death was brought about by a pre-existing medical condition. "Jackson Doc On the Move Again as Investigation Continues With State Attorney, DEA's Help". The ceremony featured performances of several of Jackson's songs, including pieces from his time with The Jackson Five and those from his solo career. The show was the most-watched BET annual awards show in the awards shows history. In fact, Michael Jackson was supposed to perform in 50 different concerts in the region. According to the magician Ed Alonzo, Jackson jokingly complained of laryngitis and did not rehearse until 9p.m. "He looked great and had great energy,"[12] Alonzo said. The King of Pop's first concert to make the list of the biggest shows of all-time. He had 34 singles in the top 100 singles chart, including four in the top ten. [128] Liza Minnelli told CBS, "When the autopsy comes, all hell's going to break loose, so thank God we're celebrating him now. . Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com. [117] Grieving fans and memorial tributes relocated from the talk radio host's star the next day. It was later concluded the death was a homicide, and Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter . , , . Numerous celebrity guests attended the services. Some of these drugs had labels made out to false names, and others were unlabeled. [45] Several propofol bottles, some empty, some full, were found in Jackson's home. [132] A variety of other artists recorded tributes, including 50 Cent,[133] LL Cool J, Robbie Williams, Akon and guitarist Buckethead. The article is full of inconsistencies, first claiming the concert took place in '1999 in Bucharest' - Jackson only performed two shows in 1999 - one in Munich and one in Seoul. In September 2016, a deal was finalized for Sony's acquisition of Jackson's share of Sony/ATV from the Jackson estate for $750 million. U.S. President Barack Obama sent a letter of condolence to the Jackson family,[16] and the House of Representatives observed a moment of silence. In 1999, Michael Jackson held a concert in Bucharest. The final Tour is announced, tickets go on sale, the shows immediately sell out, and then Michael Jackson dies quite suddenly two weeks before the tour is to begin. The singer died just a few months later in his Los Angeles home on June 25, 2009 when he was just 50-years-old. In 1992, Jackson embarked on a world tour in support of his album "Dangerous." USA TODAY reached out to the user who shared the post for comment. Romanians Love Michael Jackson. The Spokesman-Review, 2 Oct. 1992, p. 6. July 3, 2009 -- Newly released videos showing pop icon Michael Jackson's concert rehearsals two days before his death show the singer's gaunt figure -- a physique that has sparked speculation . Paramedics reached Jackson at 12:26p.m. and found that he was not breathing and had no pulse. [203] The burial was attended by his family members, first wife Lisa Marie Presley as well as his old friends Macaulay Culkin, Chris Tucker, Quincy Jones, Eddie Murphy and Elizabeth Taylor, amongst others. [202] His service and burial were held at Glendale's Forest Lawn Memorial Park on September 3, 2009. Charts", "Michael Jackson Continues U.K. The total combined capacity for the two concerts he did perform in 1999 was less than 150,000.. [174], In the UK, on the Sunday following his death, his albums occupied 14 of the top 20 places on the Amazon.co.uk sales chart, with Off the Wall at the top. He had five of the top ten albums in the album chart. Michael Jackson denied allegations that he sexually abused children until his death in 2009. In addition, this was the first concert tour without Randy Jackson, as he retired a couple of years earlier. His death was ruled a homicide and his doctor, Conrad Murray, was convicted for his role in Jackson's death. More: What happened at Travis Scott's Astroworld 2021 that led to 8 deaths? "[57] Over the next few weeks, law enforcement grew increasingly concerned about Murray, and on July 22 detectives searched Murray's medical office and storage unit in Houston, removing items such as a computer and two hard drives, contact lists and a hospital suspension notice. [31], On August 28, 2009, the Los Angeles County coroner classified Jackson's death as a homicide, determining that Jackson died from acute propofol intoxication, exacerbated by the anxiolytic lorazepam, and less significantly midazolam, diazepam, lidocaine, and ephedrine.

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