Michael Jackson passed away nearly 15 years ago at the age of just 50, leaving the world in shock over his sudden demise and the mysterious circumstances surrounding it. While cardiac arrest was declared the official cause of death, it was triggered by a deadly cocktail of sedatives administered by his physician, Conrad Murray. Acute propofol intoxication was also identified as a significant contributing factor. Recently, his autopsy report has been analyzed, revealing some of the grisliest details about the King of Pop’s death.
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Michael Jackson’s Hidden Baldness
According to the ‘Daily Star,’ the autopsy revealed that Michael Jackson, the iconic ‘Moonwalk’ star, had been using a wig. The police described his head as “sparse and connected to a wig,” indicating he had “frontal balding.” The wig was glued to his scalp to cover his baldness, which had left him with only “peach fuzz” patches and scars. It was also reported that Jackson’s physical state had deteriorated significantly; he was reduced to skin and bone, and had been subsisting on nothing but pills at the time of his death.
The Pepsi Incident and the Wig
Jackson began wearing a wig in 1984 after a tragic accident during the filming of a Pepsi commercial. While shooting the advertisement, Jackson was performing a dance sequence surrounded by fireworks. Unfortunately, the fireworks exploded prematurely, igniting the gel in his hair and causing second and third-degree burns. This incident left Jackson with permanent damage, leading him to wear a wig for the rest of his life.
Disturbing Autopsy Findings
The autopsy report painted a grim picture of Jackson’s final days. It was confirmed that his stomach was almost empty, containing only partially dissolved pills. His body was riddled with puncture marks from painkiller injections, revealing a history of frequent medical treatments. Additionally, there were multiple signs of plastic surgery, which indicated that he had been in a state of “terminal decline” for years.
These findings have left millions of Jackson’s fans with many unanswered questions and a sense of dismay. Despite the passage of time, the mystery and tragedy of Michael Jackson’s death continue to haunt those who admired him.