14 Memorable Black News Events of The Decade
The Death of The King of Pop
At first it sounded like a sick joke. But when reports confirmed that beloved entertainer and king of pop Michael Jackson had died at the age of 50 on June 25th, 2009, it triggered an immediate state of grief around the world. Jackson suffered from cardiac arrest as a result of a combination of drugs he was taking, including propofol for insomnia, and lorazapam and midazolam for anti-anxiety. His personal physician, Conrad Murray, was charged with involuntary manslaughter for administering the drugs to him. At the time of his death, Jackson was preparing for what was to be his final series of performances called This Is It. His memorial service was broadcast live around the world and attracted an audience of up to one billion people.
