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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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46. 25TH SHOULD BE A HOLIDAY FOR ALL THE CELEBS KNOW ONE CARE ABOUT.

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

47. There ARE other events happening other than Michael Jackson's memorial. Enough with every headline (especially here on TMZ) pertaining something to Michael. He's been gone over a week already -- and yet to be buried. That's pretty ick, truly. I did love his music, but let's face it, the last part of his life he was the butt of endless jokes and we all wondered just what he had done to children. Let his music live, but enough with this glorifiying him like he was some kind of saint.

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

48. I was thinkin, maybe they switched out the casket before they even left for the Staples Center, and they are going to maybe bury him somewhere else in a few days in cognito...

And as for all the wierd stuff with Michael, he had a hard life, alot of struggle. I know one thing for sure, we will never know what happened in his child molestation allegations, only him and God really know what's up. He didn't really have a childhood, and psychologically, I think that's why he built his life trying to capture what he missed when he was a young boy... NEVERLAND only, it's in his heart too.

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

49. that mayer guy sucked. That was only time I left the room. It was PAINFUL to watch and listen to.
RIP MJ Blessings to his children

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

50. money bags burn in hell how about if it were you. get a life and dont keep up on tmz u should have actuallyt watched the funeral

Posted at 5:38PM on Jul 7th 2009 by Janae

51. Why black out the number part of the address? We all know where the house is!

Posted at 5:29PM on Jul 7th 2009 by #22

52. John Mayer did a wonderful job. Loved his interpt of "Human Nature".

Posted at 5:29PM on Jul 7th 2009 by Sue Nomi

53. theg

No one knows or cares to know you. You do not need an escort.

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

54. IT WAS ON DATELINE LAST NIGHT HE IS 500 MILLION IN DEBT, HE WAS MAKING AROUND 20 MILLION A MONTH A SPENDING 45.

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

55. You know, some people posting comments on this site are being ridiculous and immature!! For God's sake, this is a funeral...regardless of whose it is, it is never the less a funeral. It doesn't matter what happened when MJ was alive and what wrong choices he made in his life. Whatever he did, he did it to himself and his family! None of us have the right to judge him for any of it! How many of you are so freaking innocent and how many of you have no faults to answer for??? First check yourselves before posting stupid comments on this site and making a world wide fool of yourself! Let the man rest in peace and for all of you haters out there...no matter what you say or do....you can NEVER change the fact that Michael Jackson was, is, and will always be THE KING OF POP!!! Nothing or no one can ever change that! He's a legend, we all grew up listening to his music and our future generations will too. He will NEVER be forgotten! We love you MJ. May you Rest in PEACE! Remember, God forgives everyone for their mistakes...I know this from a very personal experience! God bless your souls!

Posted at 5:44PM on Jul 7th 2009 by DevilzAngel

56. i can't believe my heart's still aching for mj

Posted at 10:09AM on Jul 8th 2009 by annette nkoy

57. God why do you Americans have to turn EVERYTHING into a circus. Give the family some respect now ...please

Posted at 5:32PM on Jul 7th 2009 by John

58. Who the heck is John Mayer? little Paris did it for me! that poor little girl is lost without her daddy.
so sad....TMZ you have done a great job following MJ now find out where they put the body and then lets move on...

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

59. He was Black! LOL For all of you people sayin' he wanted to be Black ... I guess white people who lay out in the sun all day wanna be Black, too, right? They plump their lips, their wear butt pads, they wanna be darker ......... but they'll never be Black. Sounds crazy doesn't it??? That man was proud of being Black. Deal with it!

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

and black people get their hair straightened because they want to be white, huh? hypocrite. deal with that.

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

60. Trina, if he was proud of being black, then why are his children white? Even Quincy Jones said he didn't like being black.

Posted at 5:33PM on Jul 7th 2009 by Reality sucks

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