Death date and location
Michael Jackson died on June 25, 2009. He was pronounced cardiac arrest at 2:26 p.m. at UCLA Medical Center in Los Angeles, California, after emergency medical services responded to a 911 call at his rented home in the Holmby Hills neighborhood. Time of death was recorded as 2:26 p.m. PDT.
Cause of death
The official cause of death was acute propofol intoxication with contributing factors of benzodiazepines and midazolam. The Los Angeles County Coroner’s report concluded the manner of death was homicide. Conrad Murray, Jackson’s personal physician, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter in 2011 for administering propofol and other sedatives outside a clinical setting.
Conrad Murray’s role and conviction timeline
- June 25, 2009: Jackson pronounced dead at UCLA Medical Center; Conrad Murray summoned via 911.
- August 2009: Murray charged with involuntary manslaughter.
- November 2011: Murray convicted of involuntary manslaughter; sentenced to four years in state prison (served about two years after adjustments and credit).
Immediate public and media response
News of Jackson’s death spread globally within minutes, triggering an unprecedented surge in internet traffic and social media activity. Major television networks interrupted regular programming with live announcements. Public vigils and spontaneous gatherings occurred at landmarks including London’s Trafalgar Square and New York City’s Times Square. The immediacy of the response established a lasting cultural reference point for celebrity death and collective mourning.
Lasting cultural and commercial impact
In the years since his passing, Jackson’s catalog sales, streaming numbers, and touring-related merchandise have remained robust. Posthumous releases, reissues, and documentaries continue to shape pop culture discourse. The date June 25 is widely recognized as an inflection mark in how fandom, media, and public memory converge around a singular artist.
Key facts at a glance
| Attribute | Verified Detail | Source Type |
|---|---|---|
| Date of death | June 25, 2009 | Coroner’s report, news archives |
| Time of death | 2:26 p.m. PDT | Coroner’s report, hospital records |
| Location | UCLA Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA | EMS records, coroner |
| Manner of death | Homicide | Los Angeles County Coroner |
| Primary cause | Acute propofol intoxication | Coroner toxicology report |
| Convicted individual | Conrad Murray | Court records, jury verdict |
| Murray sentencing | 4 years (served ~2 years) | Court records |