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Michael Jackson finally laid to rest in Los Angeles

2009-09-04 18:45 BJT

Special Report: King of Pop Michael Jackson |

The singer, who died aged 50 on June 25, was buried at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Glendale, California, around 10pm local time. Last week, the LA County Coroner announced that the death had been ruled as homicide caused by acute propofol intoxication.

Jackson’s close confidante Elizabeth Taylor
Jackson’s close confidante Elizabeth Taylor

Celebrity mourners included Jackson’s close confidante Elizabeth Taylor, actor Macaulay Culkin and his ex-wife, Lisa Marie Presley.

Escorted by a fleet of police cars, Jackson’s body was delivered in a hearse at 8.30pm local time.