In 2009, in Los Angeles, Michael Jackson was rehearsing day and night for his This Is It concert series—his long-awaited return to the stage. Fans around the world were counting down the days. But before the first show could begin, tragedy struck. On June 25, Michael Jackson suffered cardiac arrest and was later pronounced dead at the age of 50, leaving millions of fans in mourning and ending one of the greatest careers in entertainment history. Copyright Disclaimer: All video clips, images, and music used in this content belong to their respective owners. This content is created under Fair Use for storytelling, commentary, news reporting, and educational purposes. No copyright infringement intended. #michaeljackson #kingofpop #tribute