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Michael Jackson Announces London Concerts... But Will He Make Them?

Michael Jackson Announces London Concerts... But Will He Make Them?

After a long absence from the spotlight, and amid rumors of his money troubles, Jackson holds a press conference in March 2009 to announce a series of summer shows at London's O2 arena. On June 25, 2009, the pop star suffered a cardiac arrest and was pronounced dead at an L.A. hospital. (Want more Jackson? Pre-order LIFE Books' commemorative "Remembering Michael.")

In this photo: Michael Jackson

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Mar 05, 2009