Michael Jackson's Body -- Hold the Plastic

While it may seem like the kind of thing Michael Jackson would do, reports that the late singer made plans to have himself "plastinated" and put on display are exaggerated.

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The director of publicity for Dr. Gunther von Hagens tells TMZ someone claiming to be from Jackson's management team did contact BODY WORLDS several months ago about Jackson's interest in being preserved in plastic.

But, she says, "We can further confirm that Mr. Jackson is not now a registered body donor in the Institute for Plastination's Body Donation Program."



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16. ''The director of publicity for Dr. Gunther von Hagens tells TMZ someone claiming to be from Jackson's management team did contact BODY WORLDS several months ago about Jackson's interest in being preserved in plastic. '' ????

IF THIS WAS TRUE, THEY NEED TO GET A PICTURE OF EVERY SYCOPHANT THAT WAS AROUND JACKSON...TAKE IT THESE PEOPLE TO SEE WHICH FACE THEY ID, AS THE PERSON SELLING EVEN JACKSON'S BODY FOR FUTURE MONEY!!!!!!!!!!! HE WAS MURDERED, WORTH MORE DEAD, THAN ALIVE!!!!!!!!

WHO BENEFITS MOST???????? IF HE DIES????? TOUR COMPANY??? FAMILY??? FRIENDS???? SOMEONE DID IT!!!!!! WHO KILLED MICHAEL JACKSON>>>>>> ???????


DO HAIR AND BRAIN AUTOPSY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THAT GIVES YOU HISTORY, OF ANYTHING...INGESTED!!!!!!!!! STOMACH CONTENTS AT DEATH????????

Posted at 9:31PM on Jun 27th 2009 by MICHAEL WAS MURDERED, WORTH MORE DEAD THAN ALIVE!!!

17. Harvey, how sick are you? I guess we just got the answer.

Posted at 10:50AM on Jun 28th 2009 by Babs

18. this doesn't seem like a bad idea to me i hate the thought of him being underground decaying

Posted at 9:56PM on Jun 27th 2009 by mimi

19. We already have a wax statue of him, after an autopsy, the body wouldn't be in any shape for the plastic encasing. He claimed that he never had plastic surgery.He must have had a self hatred of himself. I think it goes back to what happened to him as a child.

Posted at 11:12PM on Jun 27th 2009 by Linda Mott

20. TMZ, this is bad taste. Please take this story down. You are ruining your own reputation.

Posted at 11:46PM on Jun 27th 2009 by Jane

21. I think this is article is just in bad taste...Show some respect...this is a lot of the reason that he didn't want to be in the public eye. In his mind, Michael was still a child...since he never really had a childhood. He was one of the most talented men on the planet and he will be missed by many!

Posted at 1:42AM on Jun 28th 2009 by Save the homeless pets

22. I think its sick you post those pictures together. You know we all do what we do in life and we try to do our best. I think sir mr harvery wtfever ur name is should learn to be a bit more respectful at a time when someone has passed. Didn't your mother teach you to never speak ill of the dead. Nobody should say anything negative cause now the only person who matters is judging him.

Posted at 2:04AM on Jun 28th 2009 by tmz_pathetic

23. this article is low blow. seriously.

Posted at 2:23AM on Jun 28th 2009 by des

24. Thanks TMZ keep up the good work, I just love all you guys. :)

Posted at 10:45AM on Jun 28th 2009 by Some Girl

25. KristieP #9, Many thanks for your answer. Now I understand his need . It breaks my heart even more . I appreciate your help more than I can say!

Posted at 12:46PM on Jun 28th 2009 by Butterfly

26. My heart breaks for his Mother! This is her child and he's gone where can she find the PEACE! I feel pain and hurt every time I hear one of his songs or just a picture of him! I pray that the Media Give Her a Break and talk about the positive what Mr. Jackson gave to the WORLD!!! I've been reading others comments and Professor Ed Silence prof_silence@yahoo.comThis is the first day that I have not seen Obama's name in the front page for something or on yahoo's front page... I wonder who will attend the funeral, Obama, Oprah, every entertainer, Farrakhan, Sharpton, etc.? I had a discussion about Michael Jackson being cyrogenically frozen and encased in a clear tomb inside of a pyramid... Any responses to such a proposition?

Posted at 3:17PM on Jun 28th 2009 by Rosemary

27. Due to the fact Michael Jackson was 99% plastic, he will be melted into LEGO blocks so little boys can play with him for a change.

Posted at 6:01PM on Jun 28th 2009 by comeonnow

28. wow people way to be rude he is dead EVERYONE LET HIM REST IN PEACE u guys are not letting that happen! just stop im sick of it. He is no longer with us and you guys are still rude. It makes me sick just leave it be and Respect him and his family!

Posted at 11:05PM on Jun 28th 2009 by Lauren

29. Michael will be buried where the family and investors can control the revenue from the viewing of the
artifacts and the gravesite-- and/or plastinated body. The family will continue the revenue stream
from Michael for as long as people will come. He will be buried like royalty without
the Jackson family spending a penny. The next tourist attraction is being planned right now. Look for
the burial to be put on hold until the deal is done. 'Neverland II' will be the King of Pop's final resting place,
along with the other members of his family. Does Graceland ring any bells? The family will not let this potential
cashflow fall through their fingers. This is not cruel....this is show business.

Posted at 10:20PM on Jun 29th 2009 by Jay

30. michael had had a manager that was at AEG and they knew that he was not well so AEG hired a dr to be at michaels side
for what? how about an insurance payout for his death...what do you think?

Posted at 4:28AM on Jun 29th 2009 by cherklin

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