
In August 2009, the Los Angeles County Coroner ruled that Jackson’s death was a homicide, and Murray was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in November 2011. Fans around the world expressed their grief, and Jackson’s public memorial service was broadcast live. In 2009, while preparing for a series of comeback concerts, This Is It, Jackson died from an overdose of propofol administered by his personal physician, Conrad Murray. In 2005, he was tried and acquitted of further child sexual abuse allegations and several other charges. The lawsuit was settled out of court, and Jackson was not indicted. In 1993, he was accused of sexually abusing the child of a family friend. Starting in the late 1980s, Jackson became a figure of controversy and speculation due to his changing appearance, relationships, behavior, and lifestyle. Jackson’s contributions to music, dance, and fashion, along with his publicized personal life, made him a global figure in popular culture for over four decades. His sound and style have influenced artists of various genres. Through stage and video performances, he popularized complicated dance techniques such as the moonwalk, to which he gave the name. Dubbed the “King of Pop”, he is regarded as one of the most significant cultural figures of the 20th century and one of the greatest entertainers in the history of music.

Michael Joseph Jackson (August 29, 1958 – June 25, 2009) was an American singer, songwriter, and dancer.
