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Thursday, July 2, 2009

Michael Jackson: The Last Photos from Rehearsal

time.com Shortly before his death, the King of Pop was photographed rehearsing for his sold-out London shows. These 6 photos show him in full dress rehearsal and behind the scenes.

International pop-music icon Michael Jackson rehearses at Los Angeles' Staples Center on June 23, 2009, two days before his death.
Kevin Mazur / AEG / Getty

This Is It
International pop-music icon Michael Jackson rehearses at Los Angeles' Staples Center on June 23, 2009, two days before his death. Photographer Kevin Mazur was given exclusive access to the sessions.



More than 800,000 tickets, costing upwards of £1,000 (about $1,650), had been sold for the London shows. Fans have been informed that their money will be refunded.
Kevin Mazur / AEG / Getty

Highlight
More than 800,000 tickets, costing upwards of £1,000 (about $1,650), had been sold for the London shows. Fans have been informed that their money will be refunded.



Fans will have a chance to purchase a DVD and album of Jackson's last rehearsals, which is presently being compiled. It is expected to be one of his biggest sellers.
John Shearer / AEG / Concerts West / Getty

Long Reach
Fans will have a chance to purchase a DVD and album of Jackson's last rehearsals, which is presently being compiled. It is expected to be one of his biggest sellers. This photo was taken on May 6, 2009.



Jackson works with choreographer/director Kenny Ortega in a photo taken on May 6, 2009.
John Shearer / AEG / Concerts West / Getty

Behind the Scenes
Jackson works with choreographer/director Kenny Ortega in a photo taken on May 6, 2009.

Starting this Christmas, Jackson's family will release a series of posthumous albums, including perhaps songs written for Jackson's children and some left over from his last album, 'Invincible.'
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Smile
Starting this Christmas, Jackson's family will release a series of posthumous albums, including perhaps songs written for Jackson's children and some left over from his last album, Invincible.

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