http://www.life.com/images/logo.png http://www.life.com/image/first/in-gallery/29532/michael-jackson-the-last-rehearsal http://www.life.com/image/88744450 On June 23, 2009, the King of Pop looks energetic and spry and he practices moves on stage at Los Angeles' Staples Center for his planned concert series in London. He suddenly died just two days later. ]]> 88744450 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT On June 23, 2009, the King of Pop looks energetic and spry and he practices moves on stage at Los Angeles' Staples Center for his planned concert series in London. He suddenly died just two days later. ]]> Kevin Mazur 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/88744472 "I felt the same adrenaline rush as when I photographed him the first time moonwalking," says photographer Kevin Mazur, who captured these final images of Jackson. "I was so looking forward to shooting the O2 Arena performances [in London]." ]]> 88744472 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT "I felt the same adrenaline rush as when I photographed him the first time moonwalking," says photographer Kevin Mazur, who captured these final images of Jackson. "I was so looking forward to shooting the O2 Arena performances [in London]." ]]> Kevin Mazur 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/88743704 Jackson's "This Is It" tour was to run 50 dates in London, starting July 13 and running through the rest of 2009. It generated more than $90 million in ticket sales.]]> 88743704 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT Jackson's "This Is It" tour was to run 50 dates in London, starting July 13 and running through the rest of 2009. It generated more than $90 million in ticket sales.]]> Getty Images 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/88743708 ]]> 88743708 Tue, 23 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT ]]> Getty Images 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/88722997 On May 6, 2009, Jackson is photographed with the "This Is It" choreographer/director Kenny Ortega. ]]> 88722997 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT On May 6, 2009, Jackson is photographed with the "This Is It" choreographer/director Kenny Ortega. ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com http://www.life.com/image/88723102 In Burbank, Calif., on May 6, Jackson, Ortega (left), and performers lift their arms. ]]> 88723102 Sat, 27 Jun 2009 03:00:00 EDT In Burbank, Calif., on May 6, Jackson, Ortega (left), and performers lift their arms. ]]> John Shearer 2009 gettyImages.com