June 25, 2009
On June 25, 2009, the entire world was shocked by the news of Michael Jackson’s passing. Rumors of an overdose spread like wildfire, which was ultimately confirmed. He had accidentally overdosed on prescription drugs in his home in Los Angeles. He was scheduled to play his first show of the This Is It tour one week later.
Before his passing, people could catch a glimpse of the King of Pop entering the Staples Center to rehearse for his upcoming show. He was reportedly in high spirits about his final tour. The world never even got to give the man a proper goodbye.