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Jackson Death Certificate

Posted Jul 7th 2009 10:13PM by TMZ Staff

We've obtained a copy of Michael Jackson's death certificate. On cause of death, it says "deferred."

Jackson Death Certificate

It does say Forest Lawn Cemetery was a "temporary" disposition of the body. As we first reported the body will not go back to Forest Lawn. Final burial is pending at an unknown location.

Jackson's occupation is listed as "musician." The type of business is "entertainment." Years in occupation -- 45.

As for race, the word "black" is written.

The informant -- the person who gave the information for the death certificate -- is listed as La Toya Jackson.

The place of residence is not listed as the Holmby Hills home -- rather, it's listed as his parents' home in Encino.


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31. MIke we will miss you a lot! your always be in our hearts RIP

Posted at 5:23PM on Jul 7th 2009 by trekman

32. OK are you guys going to dig up his body and take pictures of it?! I mean I lost respect for him as soon as he was accused of child molestation again but you guys are going too far! Obtaining his death certificate?! Are you serious?!

Posted at 5:23PM on Jul 7th 2009 by Paul

33. This is too morbid. Quit this.

Posted at 5:22PM on Jul 7th 2009 by give me a break

34. Let the poor man and his family have peace. Who cares what's on his death cert. RIP Michael, you will be missed by many. Sorry you have to sit and see all this drama and people act goofy.

Posted at 5:28PM on Jul 7th 2009 by let him rest

35. I was so thankful the none of the eulogizer did the "Many mansions" scripture which is so common in funerals. I would have had had to laugh at that.

Posted at 5:23PM on Jul 7th 2009 by chicken stripper

36. You f'ing retards at TMZ!!!. (not u Harvey) duh!! of course he is listed as BLACK. Cause he was Black and regardless of his skin changing color. He always said he was black!!

There are some black people who LOVE being black. But do not care to look black or so black. Its a much longer discussion, and non blacks could never understand it!!!!!!!

Posted at 5:30PM on Jul 7th 2009 by jordan

37. You stay classy, TMZ.

Thanks for continuing to live up to your disgusting reputation.

Posted at 5:31PM on Jul 7th 2009 by Conor

38. 4. MJ IS 500 MILLION IN DEBT ,HE NOT DEAD HE IS JUST TRYING TO GET OUT OF DEBT.

Posted at 5:19PM on Jul 7th 2009 by moneybags

Ironic that someone named "moneybags" will never have a $1 to his name. Get a job kid.

Posted at 5:24PM on Jul 7th 2009 by Bobby J

39. How in the world do you get this information so quick?

In any case, thank you for sharing with the beloved MJ fans.

TMZ your coverage makes personal memories of MJ special.

Thank you!!

Posted at 5:24PM on Jul 7th 2009 by MJ is Love.

40. #4 ... you are showing your ignorance. Log off and take a nap.

Posted at 5:24PM on Jul 7th 2009 by Trina

41. RIP MICHAEL....

Posted at 5:25PM on Jul 7th 2009 by allie

42. Nicely sed Bill

Posted at 5:37PM on Jul 7th 2009 by Janae

43. I think he is already buried. Thats why they went forest lawn this morning. that was an empty casket. everyone knows you have to keep bodies frozen or decay will surely be in the air.
Ah ha, tmz, you sob's got outsmarted. I'm so happy.

Posted at 5:28PM on Jul 7th 2009 by mslana

44. 20. 4. MJ IS 500 MILLION IN DEBT ,HE NOT DEAD HE IS JUST TRYING TO GET OUT OF DEBT.

Posted at 5:19PM on Jul 7th 2009 by moneybags

Moron, he was still worth over $200 million after all his debt was paid. He lived in a house that rented for $100,000 a month and people are fighting over his will. Why? They are fighting because there is over $200 million to fight over.

Posted at 5:26PM on Jul 7th 2009 by First

45. I WANT TO KNOW WHY THE FAMILY DOES NOT PAY FOR THEIR DEAR SON'S MEMORIAL??
BS, THEY CITY OF LA HAS NO OBLIGATION TO PAY A DARN THING. IF I WANTED A CITY ESCORT
SURE AS HELL THE CITY WOULD CHARGE ME.

PAY UP KATHERINE????

Posted at 5:27PM on Jul 7th 2009 by theg

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