Michael Jackson passed away on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50. Today (June 25, 2026) is the 17th anniversary of his death June 25. Key Details of His Passing * Date and Time: June 25, 2009, pronounced dead at 2:26 p.m. PDT. * Location: He was found unresponsive at his rented home (100 North Carolwood Drive) in the Holmby Hills neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. He was transported by ambulance to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center in Westwood, where he was pronounced dead.0 * Official Cause of Death: Acute propofol intoxication, with benzodiazepine effect (primarily lorazepam) as a contributing factor. The Los Angeles County Department of Medical Examiner ruled the manner of death a homicide due to medical malpractice (sometimes described as accidental homicide. * Circumstances Jackson was in the final stages of intense preparation for his planned comeback concert series, This Is It, scheduled to begin in July 2009 at London’s O2 Arena. He had been rehearsing late into the night on June 24 and returned home around 1:00 a.m. on June 25, struggling with severe insomnia—a long-standing issue. His personal physician, Dr. Conrad Murray (a cardiologist hired for the tour preparations), administered a series of sedatives throughout the night and morning to help him sleep, including diazepam, lorazepam, and midazolam. At approximately 10:40 a.m., Murray gave Jackson 25 mg of propofol (a powerful surgical anesthetic, not approved for use as a sleep aid outside controlled medical settings) diluted with lidocaine. Jackson soon stopped breathing. Murray performed CPR (using a non-standard method on the bed rather than a hard surface) and administered flumazenil (a benzodiazepine reversal agent), but delayed calling 911. Security personnel made the emergency call at 12:21 p.m. Paramedics arrived to find Jackson in cardiac arrest. Resuscitation efforts continued en route to the hospital and for over an hour there, but were unsuccessful. Investigation and Aftermath An autopsy was performed the next day (June 26, 2009). Toxicology confirmed high levels of propofol and other sedatives in his system. Jackson was otherwise relatively healthy for his age—his heart was strong, with no significant arterial disease—though he was underweight (about 136 lbs / 62 kg) and had chronically inflamed lungs (not a contributing factor to death). Dr. Conrad Murray was charged with involuntary manslaughter. He was convicted in November 2011 and sentenced to four years in prison (he served roughly two years before being paroled due to prison overcrowding and good behavior). His medical license was suspended. Jackson’s death triggered an enormous global outpouring of grief. A public memorial service was held on July 7, 2009, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles (viewed by an estimated 2.5 billion people worldwide). He was privately buried on September 3, 2009, at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale, California. His music catalog saw a massive surge in sales, and his estate has continued to thrive through posthumous releases, reissues, and licensing deals. Michael Jackson’s influence as a performer, dancer, songwriter, and cultural icon remains profound. Fans around the world continue to honor his legacy each year on June 25 with music, tributes, and performances of songs like “Heal the World.” Rest in peace, King of Pop. 🕊️ #michaeljackson #moonwalk #2009 #legend #viral - @legendsin4kremast