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Michael Jackson rehearses for his planned shows in London at the Staples Center on June 23, 2009 in Los Angeles, CA. Kevin Mazur/AEG via Getty ImagesUs Magazine
Two days before the singer passed away at 50 from cardiac arrest, he danced through a final concert rehearsal at L.A.'s Staples Center Tuesday.
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He planned to kick off a comeback tour in London next month.
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Jackson appeared completely fine while practicing, a magician working on stage illusions tells Usmagazine.com.
"Michael was on stage performing the numbers, singing and dancing with the cast," Ed Alonzo told Us about seeing Jackson Wednesday evening at rehearsals. "It was a privilege to be able to watch the concert that no one will see now.
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"By the time that Michael came in, all we had to do was just show [the plan] to him. He was such a quick learner," he went on. "He would learn this stuff in seconds. And jump right into it! The choreography, all of it... He looked fantastic."
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Jackson's manager, Frank DiLeo, called the rehearsal "amazing."
"Michael rehearsed 10 or 11 songs. He sang and danced, not always at full power, but the way you do for a run-through," a sobbing DiLeo told the Hollywood Reporter. "When the show was over, he called me, but I was in the back getting something. He found me, and said, 'Frank, I am so happy.' He said he was just so happy. He said, 'This is really our time.' He put his arm around me."
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Footage from the three-hour rehearsal is already being packaged into a DVD, TV special and album, the New York Post reports.
"We have a live album in the can," a source at AEG, promoter of the London concerts, told TheWrap.com hours after Jackson's death.
The Chicago Sun-Times says it will likely be released after a live tribute to Jackson airs this September, which will reportedly feature Madonna, Diana Ross and Stevie Wonder.
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annaysabel_147@...rest in peace michaelreport abuseposted August 3, 2009 1:28 AM PDT
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TiNk LoVeS MiChAeLMichael, u r made of different stuff now, u can walk thru walls and move stuff like on Ghost, so I know u r w/ me. Thx u 4 helping me win t hat money it will and is helping me, gonna get the charms on my bracelet 4 u. I love u Michael!! u r made outta Zanny, can cpt. Eo make a Zanny one of u I can have??report abuseposted July 7, 2009 12:22 AM PDT
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my grandchildrenthese un caring people should think before they post comments . someone losted a son a father a brother and a friend how would you feel if someone wrote a comment saying your loveone was in hell?report abuseposted July 6, 2009 11:52 AM PDT
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my grandchildrenno one has the right to judge. we dont know where michael jackson is right now. we dont know what his last minutes were like and he could have asked forgiveness and that all it would have taken. people that post comments saying he is in hell and making jokes about it must not know our GOD. i did not care for his music or his way of life but i cannot sit here and tell you he is in hell either.report abuseposted July 6, 2009 11:48 AM PDT
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my grandchildrenno one has the right to judge. we dont know where michael jackson is right now. we dont know what his last minutes were like and he could have asked forgiveness and that all it would have taken. people that post comments saying he is in hell and making jokes about it must not know our GOD. i did not care for his music or his way of life but i cannot sit here and tell you he is in hell either.report abuseposted July 6, 2009 11:48 AM PDT
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www.richann_inabaIs it possible that micheal jackson's remain will be preserve and place it on a coffin glass like the late president of the Philippnes,Ferdinand Marcos?Even years have been passed it will be seen by people that loves him.report abuseposted July 2, 2009 6:59 PM PDT
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www.richann_inabaIs it possible that micheal jackson's remain will be preserve and place it on a coffin glass like the late president of the Philippnes,Ferdinand Marcos?Even years have been passed it will be seen by people that loves him.report abuseposted July 2, 2009 6:47 PM PDT
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www.richann_inabaIs it possible that micheal jackson's remain will be preserve and place it on a coffin glass like the late president of the Philippnes,Ferdinand Marcos?Even years have been passed it will be seen by people that loves him.report abuseposted July 2, 2009 6:46 PM PDT
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ChristySo heartbreaking. I still don't want to believe that Micheal has left us. It should give comfort in knowing he is in a better place, but his loss is so very sad. I never got the chance to meet Micheal & now wont. Micheal you touched my life with your voice & music. You were loved by so many & will be forever missed. No one can or will ever take your place. Rest inreport abuseposted July 2, 2009 5:21 PM PDT
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ChristySo heartbreaking. I still don't want to believe that Micheal has left us. It should give comfort in knowing he is in a better place, but his loss is so very sad. I never got the chance to meet Micheal & now wont. Micheal you touched my life with your voice & music. You were loved by so many & will be forever missed. No one can or will ever take your place. Rest inreport abuseposted July 2, 2009 5:21 PM PDT
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