On June 25, 2009, the world lost an icon whose legacy continues to resonate with generations of fans and artists. Known as the “King of Pop”, Michael Jackson Not only did he revolutionize music and entertainment with his unmatched talent and innovative artistic vision, but he also left an indelible mark on global popular culture.
Michael Jackson’s death occurred exactly 15 years ago, due to acute propofol and benzodiazepine poisoning, at his home on North Carolwood Drive, in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Bel-Air, Los Angeles, California.
Your personal doctor, Conrad Murray stated that he had found Jackson in his room, not breathing and with a barely detectable pulse, and that he administered CPR to Jackson to no avail. After a 911 call at 12:21 Jackson was treated by paramedics and later was declared dead at the Ronald Reagan clinic.
What was the last thing Michael Jackson said before he died
Michael Jackson’s last words were a plea to his doctor, since I wanted more sedatives.
“I want to drink more milk, please give me some.” That was the last thing the singer said before dying from an overdose of Propofol, a very powerful sedative that is only supplied in hospitals.
Michael’s request was not to take a dairy product but rather it was the keyword with which he called the sedative, given its similarity, since Liquid propofol looks very similar to milk.
This happened on the morning of June 25, 2009, before Murray administered the dose of propofol that ultimately contributed to his death.
These words and the context in which they were spoken emerged during the trial of Murray, who was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011.
Michael Jackson’s hits
Jackson along with four of his nine brothers, Jackie, Tito, Jermaine and Marlon, formed the group Jackson Five. His father, Joe Jackson, who died in July 2018, was also his manager.
In 1982, Michael Jackson released Thriller, his most emblematic work, which in that same year won seven Grammys, including Record and Producer of the Year. Furthermore, Jackson He became the youngest artist to win the Award Of Merit at the American Music Awards.
Thriller soon became the best-selling album in the world; the singles “Billie Jean” and “Beat It” are still hits today. He also debuted with the famous Thriller video, which with its chilling theme and aesthetic soon became popular and an icon of his career.
