Michael Jackson: the cause of death, funeral

The death of outstanding artists is of no less interest to the public than their life and work. In June 2009, the most successful commercially pop artist Michael Jackson passed away. The cause of the death of the idol of millions remains a mystery, despite two pathoanatomical autopsy and a coroner's investigation. The official document (certificate) says that the singer was killed. Another mystery? On the basis of what was made this record, and why in this case the guilty did not suffer punishment?

Zenith of Glory

In his fifty years of life, Michael Joseph Jackson has done much, he has become officially recognized as the king of pop, received 15 Grammy awards, hundreds of other awards, recorded many songs published on vinyl records, CDs and other media sold in total over a billion . The vocal of the future idol was taught by a cruel father who did not stop before using all kinds of physical and moral humiliation.

The first record in the band The Jackson (later renamed The Jackson 5), he did in the sixties. The whole life of Michael Jackson, like many other successful pop singers, demonstrated the possibilities that are able to realize a persistent and hardworking talent. He became another personification of the American dream, the same as George Gershwin, Elvis Presley or Charlie Chaplin.

The biggest breakthrough was his album "Thriller" in 1982, after which Jackson was recognized as a star of a global scale. And today this disc is considered the most massive in the history of pop music. An important role in achieving success was played by the artist's artistic plasticity, in particular, his famous "moon walk". The spectacle of scenic action, beautiful choreography in combination with unusual vocals fell in the hearts of spectators and listeners around the world.

The singer had time to know and the joy of paternity. Debbie Rove, the second wife of Michael Jackson, gave birth to two children (son and daughter), and another son appeared from a surrogate mother.

Unexpected and tragic news shocked fans on June 25, 2009.

How Jackson was dying

According to the official version, the singer suddenly felt badly in the morning and fell unconscious. However, according to the testimony of the personal doctor Konrad Murray, the patient was discovered by him in bed, therefore, the sudden attack and fainting speech does not go. The doctor tried to resuscitate the singer himself, although it was immediately clear that things were bad, the pulse was felt only in the femoral artery, and there was no breath. The case was in the western part of Los Angeles, Murray did not know the exact address. The house was temporarily rented by Michael Jackson. The cause of death, of course, is not that, but this circumstance still played a certain role. Murray did not find a stationary phone, it was useless to make a phone call, to find out the house and the street - no one else. The guard appeared only after half an hour (and they say that this is only a mess). The ambulance was finally summoned (it is not clear who did it), she rushed quickly, in three minutes, but it was already late. Resuscitation did not result, the doctors at the University of California Medical Center refused further revitalization at 14:26. Two hours later, the coroner officially announced that Michael Jackson had died. The cause of death in this statement was not specified.

Autopsy and its results

Further events of clarity did not add. According to the executive producer of the Emmy Award Committee, Ken Ehrlich, on the eve, on June 24, he met Michael, talked with him and watched the rehearsals on the eve of the big tour. He was shocked by the working capacity of the singer, his energy and enthusiasm. Did Erlich speak the truth? Posthumous autopsy revealed a lot of strange facts, in particular, at least that the singer had not eaten anything for a long time, except for pills (at least, there was nothing else in his stomach). Weight - 51 kg, which at an increase of 1 meter 78 cm is a sign of extreme exhaustion. With such a state of health, it is hardly possible to talk about manifestations of cheerfulness. Broken ribs, too, were, but this is explained by the efforts of resuscitators. And the body of the singer was literally covered with scars, traces of surgical plasty. Any confusion breeds rumors and speculation, and they appeared almost immediately.

Hypoxia?

Fans and viewers who watched the singer's career, at least since the eighties, could see how much Michael Jackson was changing outwardly. The cause of death can be directly related to many operations carried over by the King of Pop. Why he did them, clearly not completely. Shy of African-American descent in the United States has long been rejected, and many black artists are proud of him. Nevertheless, Michael's nose was corrected, the pigmentation was bleached, and other surgical procedures were performed. Brian Oxman, the Jackson family lawyer, directly blames the singer's entourage in connivance with these costly and dangerous whims. It is easy to compare how Michael Jackson looked before and after the operation, and to understand that such serious interventions of the scalpel do not go to the anatomy of the face without health consequences. Reducing the cross-section of the respiratory channels inevitably leads to a difficulty in supplying the brain with oxygen and possible hypoxia.

Overdose?

The second version is directly related to the first. The pains (often occurring, and perhaps never releasing) were the result of previous operations and problems with the spine, and Jackson often took a strong anesthetic of Propofol for their relief. Excessive dose of this drug in conjunction with general weakness could cause instantaneous cardiac arrest. Similar versions arose about the death (death?) Of the other greatest artists of the modern scene (Anna-Nicole Smith, again Elvis Presley), literally healed by doctors who stuffed them with pain medications. It should be clarified that these drugs do not apply to drugs, but the effect of addiction is provoked, and therefore they are no less dangerous. A little more accepted than you can, and all - hello ...

And one more sad circumstance. Show business is cruel to beginners, but much more ferocity, he shows to the deserved veterans of the scene. Touring is exhausting, the schedule is dense, it must be observed. At stake are dozens, and sometimes hundreds of millions. Forward, the public is waiting, she does not care about the health of her idol!

Last way

The funeral of Michael Jackson with his luxury differed even from the ceremonies of the wires of other outstanding stars of our time. The tabloids were full of shocking figures:

• A dozen fans put their hands on themselves.
• The coffin (model "Prometheus") is gilded and cost 25 000 $. Carried him in the carriage.
• The ceremony was attended by a million admirers. 11 thousand free invitations were distributed to the most dedicated of them (they chose a computer), the rest had to pay out $ 25 in cash.

And many, many other details designed to create an atmosphere of universal sorrow, estimated six-figure sums.

Janet, Michael Jackson's sister and also a famous singer, tried to give the enchanting mourning a little heartfelt, saying that for her, Michael was just a family member and brother, whose loss was a terrible blow for her, but her voice was drowned again in an enthusiastic list of funeral expenses .

Much attention was paid to the financial consequences of the death of the performer. He made a testament in advance, in which he expounded his last will in detail. The children of Michael Jackson, in addition to the share in the main capital, were entitled to two hundred songs, written secretly and to be published now, when their author died. According to preliminary estimates, they will bring a hundred million dollars in profits.