Michael Jackson Fans Gather At Cemetery To Mark Anniversary Of His Death 15 Years Later

June 25, 2009, was a sad day for Michael Jackson’s fans around the globe after the news of his passing due to cardiac arrest was announced. He reportedly overdosed on propofol, and his doctor, Conrad Murray, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter as a result.

Fifteen years after the king of Pop’s death, fans recently showed up at his gravesite at the Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California, to mark the anniversary of his passing. They showed up to the venue in a solemn mood bearing flowers as they paid their respects to the late legend.

Fans remember Michael Jackson 15 years later

Jackson was only 50 when he was found unconscious in his Los Angeles home, just two days after his rehearsal performance at Staples Center ahead of his This Is It tour. He last sang “They Don’t Really Care About Us” with his backup dancers, and the footage of the star’s final time on stage remains an emotional watch.

His vocal director, Dorian Holley, recalled seeing a different “glow” to Jackson, who admitted that keeping up with his dancers made him feel sore. After rendering the number, the lights went out, revealing just Jackson’s face as he lingered before letting out a sweet smile. This moment has made rounds on social media year after year, with viewers commenting on how significant his action was.

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Amid remembering Jackson, his biopic is set to be released next year, with teasers and sneak peeks making it to the internet. His nephew, Jaafar Jackson, will be playing his young adult version, and viewers have commended him as the perfect cast for the role. The 27-year-old shares an uncanny resemblance with the deceased Pop artist and embodies his mannerisms nearly perfectly too.

A nine-year-old internet sensation named Juliano Krue Valdi also landed the part of little Jackson after dancing like the star since he was 4. Ahead of its release next April, it was previewed during the CinemaCon 2024 event in Las Vegas, sparking positive reactions from those who had a first look.