Written By: Ken HulseySources: AEG / Getty Images
Don't worry, Monster Island News isn't turning into TMZ or anything like that, but I found a link to these two photos in my e-mail this morning and I thought it was important to post them. Yes, these are two of the last photos ever taken of the legendary entertainer Michael Jackson. These images were snapped at the dress rehearsal for Jackson's upcoming farewell shows in London. Kevin Mazur took the photos at the Staple Center in Los Angeles on June 23rd, just two days before Jackson's tragic death surprised the world.
I find it very chilling to look at Jackson posed in front of the words "This Is It", it's honestly hard not to associate the phrase with the words "This Is The End." Very eerie!
AEG has just released this statement about the now cancelled shows:
AEG Live (UK) Ltd, concert promoters, announced that full refunds will be available to fans who purchased tickets through authorised agents for any of the 50 Michael Jackson 'This Is It' concerts which were to take place at The O2 Arena in London.
Kevin Mazur, who took these last photos of Michael Jackson released this statement:
"I am devastated by the sudden loss of the "KING of POP" who I have photographed numerous times since the Victory Tour in the 80's. When he hit the stage at rehearsal, I was thrilled that the magical Michael Jackson was BACK!!! I felt the same adrenaline rush as when I photographed him the 1st time moonwalking.I was so looking forward to shooting the O2 Arena performances with the amazing production that Kenny Ortega and AEG put together with Michael for his fans."
I don't know what else I can add to this. I was never a huge fan of Michael Jackson, but I was very moved when I heard of his passing. I do feel the loss, one of the biggest icons in entertainment is gone and the impact that he had on pop culture and the entertainment industry as a whole is unmeasurable.
Sad.....so very sad.
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