Michael Jackson's last performance during rehearsals for O2 show
Amazing footage shows Michael Jackson’s dancing is on top form during rehearsals at the Staples Center in LA, just two days before he died. Watch Jacko’s final performance here
3 July 2009
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AMAZING footage of Michael Jackson performing for the final time has been released.
The star appeared in full flow as he danced around the stage in typical fashion on June 23, during rehearsals at Staples Center in LA.
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He was preparing for his 50-night residency at London’s O2 arena, which was due to kick off later this month.
Jackson died on 25 June after suffering a suspected cardiac arrest.
Kevin Mazur, 48, the photographer who captured some of Jackson's final moments on camera at the rehearsals, said the star appeared to be back to his best and had "incredible energy".
"When he hit that stage, everyone was just mesmerised"
Mr Mazur, co-founder of WireImage, told the Daily Mirror: "When he hit that stage, everyone was just mesmerised."
The photographer said Jackson was happy and joking with the dancers as he rehearsed.
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He told the newspaper that Jackson performed his set for 90 minutes until nearly midnight on 23 June.
Mr Mazur said: "He was totally there - 100 per cent there in fact.
“You would never suspect this would have ever happened - especially after his performance on stage."
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