Michael Jackson's Last Pictures: Happy At Rehearsal (PHOTOS)

WireImage photographer Kevin Mazur, had exclusive access to Michael Jackson's last rehearsal for the This Is It Tour that had been planned for London.

The images, seen here, were taken on June 23rd, two days before his death. The images below are different and from May. The gentleman in the white blazer is Kenny Ortega, a choreographer/producer.

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[MICHELLEDIANE3]

Michael Jackson “You are not alone.” Not anymore. I believe you are now, the angel in heaven you sought so hard to be here on earth. You were so misunderstood, vilified, and beat upon. There was so much mockery and hatred of you, for only one reason. You’re goodness; your luminosity into the beautiful heart you believed could be in every man. You had such generosity, and tried so hard to teach others, to look into the soul; and to not judge based on color, creed or class.
But darkness, doesn’t like beauty to shine. It detracts so much from what it is trying to do. Create dark humanless souls of us all. To replace the radiance that was born within all of us, by God. You spoke of nothing, but love and peace. Your light through your words, and music shone so bright. You’ve brought so much too so many, but only sought pure love for yourself. Your sensitivity brought ridicule. When all you wished most of all was to be embraced and understood.
I think what personally stood out to me most of all; was your tender nature. Envy in other people mistook that for weakness, when in reality it is strength. The force of who you were was so strong. Many people wish to have that, but could never achieve it.
We are all afforded different opportunities in life. Instead of being envious, they should have rejoiced with you, in your success and life.

[KafeSociety]

GAH...enought already! He wasn't a civil rights leader, he wasn't a hero, he was a singer and dancer who had some hit albums, then destroyed his career. God help the children whose lives he destroyed by his revolting behavior towards them.

[InfosolutionWiz]

HOW Come The Lieing Media Say He was "THIN" like a wafer?? All these people is out to make a buck or 2 off his death!!

[sexyrexy]

Anderson Coop just showed the firsr clips of MJ's rehearsals.. mostly of his dancers. it's like the opening sequence of ALL THAT JAZZ.. Mj made an appearance.. just like pics here showed.

wow.. that could been quite a show.. hope they edit it & release the dvd.

[Cherubim]

I stand on my Constitutional First Amendment Right to Freedom of Speech to say:

"I , Cherubim, believe employees of the Sony Corporation are responsible for the untimely death
of Michael Jackson."

THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA http://libertyonline.hypermall.com/constitution.html
We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.


AMENDMENTS TO THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES
Amendment I (1791)

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedom..._United_States

[moodigirl]

Man, does this get easier? It's been four days and the wrong story can get the tears started. Who knew this would be this devastating?

[sexyrexy]

dancers like being skinny.. it's all about the form & aesthetics.
it's about having that long lean look.. but usually they go overboard.

[SteveStephens]

That wig is pretty cool. It looks real.

[loveobamas]

SMH
ShutTheHellUp

[Bude]

I almost looks real. Covers up that Phantom of the Opera, I just got out of bed look.

[sexyrexy]

you're s o unkind.. bet you won't look as good in death..

[JanSP1971]

No wig.

[HarlemFreeThought]

That is not a "frail, or emaciated" person. His appearance in these photo is no different than his appearance at the tour annoucement in April. I'm no admirer of Joe Jackson, His demeanor during at the BET Awards reveals a emotional detached individual. It was reported this evening MJ died intestate. No one in the MJ camp, especially the lawyers, never got Mj to draw a will. The enablers have used and abuse this talented 'man. This is turning out to be a real drama-tragedy.

[HarlemFreeThought]

The First Slide:
Great Shot
nothing but the Best for Micheal, about the RED the camera. http://www.red.com/

[rsprags]

WSJ confirmed it and the attorney does have the will written in 2002 and the Will be submitted for probate on Thursday! All 3 children and mother get the bunk of the estate!

[MNmommy]

Somebody needs to get one of the dancers to talk about what went on at those rehearsals.

Looks like he was happy though, not broken as some have asserted.

[Bude]

The dancers will be talking all right.

[condieshoes]

I watched many performances of MJ and watched the progression of his internal turmoil which manifested in his body and appearance, and it heartbreaking.

This manifest fame eats people alive it seems.

What a talent.

[randyleearnold]

Thank you Huff Post for sharing these pictures . . . he looks so good and yes, happy. I hope the investigation continues every stone unturned. When I opened viewed the photos, I was preparing myself for the worst ; but not true a happy man. Our love to MJ, in peace.

[citizensrus]

This is so sad. He looks good. When I thought he was on his death bed..(as per the stories some have written) it was easier to take his early death. Now, it is just that much more difficult. He looks so beautiful in his up close pictures.

[ccmd]

i recently lost my mother in march who was barely 40. she too was just as happy and lively the day she died, dancing to mj that day and all (weird). she was fine but she had a seizure and didnt recover. God works in mysterious ways. we just have to brace ourselves because we're only here for a moment.

[cobobs]

So true. I hope things work out for your and your family. Peace.

[Opygollopy]

So sorry for your loss. I lost my mother 22 years ago and I think of her every day. She is always with me as your will be for you. May God Bless.

[Cherubim]

Those of you who have posted here, so far, have posted such
intelligent and thoughtful comments. I want to share with you
two of Michael Jackson's very best live concert performances:
"Rock With You"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKOF7FaYjPA
and
"Human Nature"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BjywI7nc_PQ

[wrender]

Awww man! Those robot moves are awesome. Reminds me of why I was so impressed with him in the '80s. I was 10 yrs old, and we had recorded his Billy Jean performance at the Motown 25th Anniversary special (on our very first VCR). We spent hours playing that moonwalk back in slow-mo trying to figure it out. Never could quite do it the way he did. Even with socks on a smooth floor.

[Joyana]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eG1QINHPLYI


You gotta check out this video. Incredible!!! MJ goes wayyyy over the top w/ this one.
Hadn't seen it before his death. People.com has it as part of their top MJ video tribute.

[sasha34]

That performance was truly awesome.

[ccmd]

currently listening to liberian girl. this makes me even sadder.

[slipthalo]

That'l about my favorite song of his.