Sophia Michaels
Following Michael Jackson’s demise, startling revelations surfaced before the release of his autopsy report. Initial claims suggested the singer weighed a mere 112 pounds and was nearly bald apart from a hint of hair according to a source (via Us Weekly). Although the Los Angeles County coroner refuted these reports, distressing details surrounding Jackson’s autopsy came to light during the wrongful death trial in May 2013.
Amid the lawsuit filed by the Jackson family against AEG Live, it was revealed that the late pop star, under the care of Dr. Conrad Murray, succumbed to medications that led to his premature death. Dr. Christopher Rogers, the coroner involved in Jackson’s autopsy, disclosed peculiar findings such as the singer having tattooed lips, eyebrows, and parts of his scalp, marking the impact of vitiligo on his complexion. Dr. Rogers highlighted that Jackson’s demise was avoidable had it not been for the fatal overdose.
The autopsy confirmed Jackson’s passing due to a propofol overdose, a substance he misused to aid his sleep, emphasizing the role of a prior incident leading to his drug dependence.
Michael Jackson’s Struggle with Hair Loss
This article includes mentions of addiction.
Revealing insights into Jackson’s physical state, LAPD detective Scott Smith described the singer’s bald condition at the time of his passing, noting severe scalp scarring and elaborate efforts to conceal his lack of hair. The detective attributed Jackson’s hair troubles to injuries sustained during a disastrous Pepsi commercial shoot in 1984, where a mishap led to his hair catching fire.
Subsequently, Jackson underwent scalp reconstructive surgery and resorted to painkillers, ultimately falling into addiction as noted during his “Dangerous” tour cancellation in 1993.
The Controversy Surrounding Michael Jackson’s Propofol Overdose
Michael Jackson’s demise stemmed from an excess propofol dose, leading to Dr. Conrad Murray’s conviction for involuntary manslaughter. Murray expressed attempts to curtail Jackson’s substance misuse, asserting that the singer self-administered the fatal dose, disassociating himself from administering it.
Despite Murray’s claims of providing minimal medication, Jackson’s demise unfolded tragically, attributing the event’s unfolding to Jackson’s actions.
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