Final Years, This Is It & Death
In 2009 Michael announced a 50-show London comeback, "This Is It". Weeks before opening night, on 25 June 2009, he died of acute propofol intoxication; his physician was later convicted of involuntary manslaughter.
Part of Michael Jackson
10 moments in this segment.
- — Michael Jackson — "You Rock My World" (2001). The lead single from "Invincible", his final studio album.
- — Michael Jackson — "Butterflies". A beloved "Invincible" R&B cut.
- — Michael Jackson — "Cry". An "Invincible" single about collective hope.
- — "This Is It" announced (2009). In March 2009 Michael announces a 50-show London residency, "This Is It" — billed as his comeback and farewell.
- — "This Is It" rehearsal footage (2009). Band and stage rehearsals for the comeback shows — the basis of the posthumous film.
- — TMZ breaks the news (2009). The story of how TMZ first reported Michael Jackson’s death.
- — Larry King after the death (2009). CNN’s Larry King covers the world’s reaction the day after Michael’s death.
- — Death — 25 June 2009. On 25 June 2009, weeks before opening night, Michael dies of acute propofol intoxication at 50. His physician, Conrad Murray, is later convicted of involuntary manslaughter. The world mourns en masse.
- — CNN — how Michael’s death unfolded (2009). The breaking-news coverage of 25 June 2009 that stopped the world.
- — "We Are the World" at the memorial (2009). The world’s farewell at Michael’s public memorial at the Staples Center.
