For other uses, see Michael Jackson (disambiguation). "King of Pop" redirects here. For other uses, see King of Pop (disambiguation). Michael Jackson Jackson performing in 1988 BornMichael Joseph Jackson August 29, 1958 Gary, Indiana, U.S.DiedJune 25, 2009 (aged 50) Los Angeles, California, U.S.Cause of deathAcute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxicationBurial placeForest Lawn Memorial Park, Glendale, CaliforniaOther namesMichael Joe JacksonOccupationSingersongwriterdancerrecord producerSpous...