Michael Jackson News

They Saved Michael Jackson's Brain!

E! Online, Jul 8, 2009 4:00 pm PDT
What do Michael Jackson and Albert Einstein have in common...besides pure genius? Both their brains are in a glass jar—at least for the time being.

The Los Angeles County Coroner's Office says it's holding onto a section of the late King of Pop's brain as part of its investigation into how he died.

Because toxicology tests take several weeks and are not yet complete, a coroner spokesman says pathologists need to wait for the organ to harden before they can conduct neuropathology tests to help determine what caused Jackson's apparent cardiac arrest and subsequent death.

Investigators have focused on the possibility that Jackson accidentally overdosed on a potent anesthetic, and a thorough examination of brain tissue might shed some light on what drugs were in his system.

The coroner's office has told Jackson relatives they have the option of burying Michael without the missing portion of his brain, or they can wait until tests are done and the tissue returned to its original place before finally laying him to rest.

That could explain why relatives have yet to hold a burial service for the late pop star.

The whereabouts of his remains are not known, having disappeared from public view following yesterday's poignant public memorial; however, a family friend told E! News Michael would be back at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, where a private funeral service was held earlier Tuesday.

Jackson's death certificate, signed by his sister La Toya, was also issued Tuesday, listing the cause of death as "deferred." A burial permit filed with the Los Angeles County's Office of Vital Records has not been made public.

··· THEY SAID WHAT? Get today's most commented stories now at www.eonline.com

More Artist News

Joe Jackson seeks stipend from Michael's estate

Nov 6, 2009 5:00 pm PST

Michael Jackson's father is seeking an allowance from his son's estate to help cover expenses that exceed $15,000 a month, according to court documents filed Friday. The request seeking an unspecified amount for Joe Jackson was filed by l...

A&E: Reality show about Jacksons premieres Dec. 13

Nov 6, 2009 11:30 am PST

A reality show miniseries about the Jackson family will premiere Dec. 13 on A&E, the network says. Back-to-back hour episodes will air that night at 9 p.m. EST. "The Jacksons: A Family Dynasty" focuses on brothers Jackie, Jermaine, Tito ...

Jackson is `It' at box office with $23.2M weekend

Nov 2, 2009 1:00 pm PST

"Michael Jackson's This Is It" danced to the head of the box office, debuting with $23.2 million domestically in its first weekend. "This Is It," featuring performances Jackson rehearsed for a marathon concert stand planned before his dea...

Could 'This Is It' win an Oscar?

Oct 29, 2009 3:00 pm PDT

Sony thinks its new Michael Jackson documentary could be a contender for best picture. Spokesman Steve Elzer said Thursday that the studio will submit "Michael Jackson's This Is It" for Academy Awards consideration this year. It missed t...

Michael Jackson movie earns $20 million on 1st day

Oct 29, 2009 11:00 am PDT

The Michael Jackson movie "This Is It" earned $20.1 million at worldwide box offices on its first day in theaters as fans around the globe turned out in strong numbers, Columbia Pictures said on Thursday. The movie studio said the fil...

Photos

Loading...
View All Photos »

Videos

1-6 of 64 videos
Prev | Next
View All Videos »

Artist on Last.fm