15 years ago the world of music woke up with the worst possible news: The King of Pop had died. michael jackson fHe was found lifeless, June 25, 2009 at his home on North Carolwood Drivelocated in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Bel-Air, in The Angels (California). Conrad Murray your personal doctor, He stated that Jackson was found not breathing in his room. The doctor himself claims that he tried to revive him without luck and after a call to 911 at 12:21 pm, Michael Jackson was treated by paramedics. He was later confirmed dead and pronounced dead at Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center.
Michael Jackson – Beat It
How Michael Jackson died according to the forensic report
The Los Angeles Forensic Institute conducted an autopsy on Michael Jackson, concluding that his death was the result of involuntary manslaughter due to poisoning from the anesthetic propofol.
The official forensic report andHe specified that traces of benzodiazepines, medications used to treat insomnia and anxiety, were also found.. The cardiac arrest that the singer suffered was attributed to a combination of propofol and lorazepam, along with other substances such as diazepam, midazolam, ephedrine and lidocaine, all present in his system according to the autopsy.
In addition, almost dissolved pills were discovered in his stomach and numerous needle marks in various parts of his body, such as his thighs and hips, as a result of the painkiller injections he received.
Jackson’s personal physician, Conrad Murray, He was charged with involuntary manslaughter for incorrectly administering a dose of propofol, which led to the artist’s tragic death.
What was Michael Jackson’s funeral like?
Michael Jackson’s public funeral, which took place on July 7, 2009, was a posthumous tribute to his figure. It is considered the biggest in history not only because of the number of tickets distributed free of charge through a raffle, but also because of the worldwide coverage on television, radio and the Internet. Approximately 2.5 billion people watched it, making it the most viewed funeral of all time.
On the morning of July 7, a private family service was held at the Hall of Liberty at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, attended by Michael Jackson’s children. Subsequently, a public event was held at the Staples Center, where the singer had rehearsed his ‘This Is It’ concert series on June 23, two days before his death.
The coffin arrived at the center somewhat late, around 10 in the morning, and remained closed throughout the ceremony. The memorial began between 10 and 10:30 a.m. with music and a sermon by Pastor Lucious Smith.
17,500 free tickets were made available to the public, distributed through an online raffle in which approximately 1.2 million people participated in the first 24 hours. Among the celebrities present at the funeral were Kobe Bryant, Magic Johnson, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder and Beyoncé, among others.
15 years later, the world of music continues to miss and honor the most emblematic figure of pop.
