OK! Magazine Michael Jackson Death Photo

July 1st, 2009 by Castina

OK! Magazine is coming underfire from advertisers and the entertainment world for publishing what it claims to be the last ever photograph of late pop superstar Michael Jackson on its cover.

The tawdry tabloid image of the singer being rushed into UCLA Medical Center from an ambulance was purchased for approximately $500,000 (£305,000) and appears on the magazine’s “Official Tribute Issue,” arriving on newsstands Wednesday.

“It’s a photo that captures the surprise and the upset and the moment of this breaking news story. I hope the cover will provoke readers,” OK! editorial director Sarah Ivens said in defense of the magazine’s decision to run the image. “It celebrated the man, but it also does expose that he was an eccentric character who lived a very controversial life.”

There are no words…

Hip-hop moguls Diddy and Jay-Z are said to be so furious over the publication of the death photo, “they’re organizing a boycott” against OK!, The NY Post is reporting.

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On July 1st 2009, Noleen Mc Kenna wrote:

When I seen the front cover of OK magazine today I was very upset and angry when I realised it was in fact a photo of Michael Jackson on the night he died.

I think the people at OK Magazine have proven themselves to be an utter disgrace with no morals. All they care about is selling their magazines, regardless of the hurt it causes to his children, family and many others. It is hugely disrespectful to Michael Jackson.

A fantastic artist & human, who will be greatly missed and remembered. xx RIP
On July 1st 2009, liz wrote:

I just feel That even though Michael was always in the public eye as Being the “King Of Pop” and our history “icon” The “OK” Magazine should have not released His LAST PICTURE!! That is not a picture you want to remember Your “ICON” And for what just to make Money Off of it, It shows No Respect In Respecting An Amazing Entertainer! giving fact all the issues surrounding MJ, If you look passed it All His Music Was Legendary .
On July 1st 2009, Stella Groovin wrote:

Absolutely deplorable.
On July 2nd 2009, Brittany wrote:

I can’t believe OK magazine you have no RESPECT I will not buy your magazine ever again because of this.No one whats to remember Michael Jackson that way you should be Ashamed of yourself.No money is worth seeing that michael deserved so much better then that.buying that picture is lower then low his kids might see that.Really that just shows you so many people only think about them selfs.OK magazine SUCKS!!!!!
On July 2nd 2009, Adam wrote:

I seen the cover of that magazine on display in a shop earlier and was genuinely shocked and embarrased that a UK-based publication would stoop so low.

This is an absolute disgrace and should be boycotted by everyone with an ounce of respect for the dead, regardless of their personal opinion on MJ.
On July 2nd 2009, Steve wrote:

Thank you popcrunch for not stooping to the level of OK magazine by not showing that terrible picture here. So many other magazines that are slamming OK are no better themselves because they have reproduced the image.
How low can OK go?, you can’t get much lower than what they have done, publishing a photo of Michael’s body without a care in the world how it would make his family, friends and fans feel. All they wanted was the money from their boosted sales. They should hang their heads in shame.
On July 2nd 2009, RITA wrote:

i THINK THAT THE PICTURE OF MICHEAL JACKSON ON THE COVER OF OK MAGAZINE IS NOT ONLY DISRESPECTFUL OF MICHEAL BUT IT SHOULD HAVE NEVER COME OUT WITH THE POSIBILITY OF HIS BEAUTIFUL CHILDREN EVER SEEING IT..SHAME ON THIS..EVERYONE ANSWERS FOR THE STUIPED THINGS THE DO.. BUT FOR MONEY IT MAKES ME SICK AT MY STOMACH…WE WILL LOVE AND MISS MICHEAL ALWAYS…
On July 3rd 2009, Anne Griffin wrote:

You people are the most. First of all, when Princess Diana died although media houses said that they would not publish any photos of her death theyeventually did. The same applies to Michael. I know, as a fan, I search the internet sites looking for any photo that I could find of Michael being whisked away from in the ambulance. When I heard that OK had obtained such photos my search was over. I am grateful to OK for publishing it. To the appauled fans, GET OVER IT. I am sure you bought the magazine to see too.
On July 5th 2009, PISSED MICHAEL JACKSON FAN wrote:

NASTY MOTHER FUCKERS! HOW DARE YOU POST A PICTURE OF A DEAD MAN ON YOUR COVER! THAT IS NASTY AND GROSS! DISTASTEFUL AND DISRESPECTFUL…NO ONE WANTS THEIR LAST IMAGE OF THE KING OF POP TO BE HIM ON A STRECHER LIFELESS!!!!!! IT SHOULD BE WHAT WE REMEMBERED HIM FOR AND THAT IS DANCING AND ENJOYING HIS KIDS! DIRTY SOME OF A BITCHES! THEY NEED TO BAN OK! MAGAZINE..WHAT IF HIS KIDS SEE THAT!!! NASY BITCHES
On July 6th 2009, Andy wrote:

I think that if you put the KING OF POP’s picture when he was dead is really wrong because if died we won’t put your dead picture on the internet. Just because you put his dead picture on the internet it doesnt mean that you are going to be real famous dummys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LONG LIVE THE KING
On July 6th 2009, cupcak3s wrote:

i think it was wrong to put that picture cause it just makes it sadder but i think we should all just let him r.i.p he is forever the king of pop (michael jackson)
On July 7th 2009, Emma wrote:

I am also in the agreement with many others here that OK! magazine’s decision to publish the front cover with dying Michael Jackson. I found it disturbing (no disrespect to Michael), but it did not depict a positive image from such an icon as the King of Pop should. I’m sure if alive he would’ve been appalled to see it himself, and would be terribly upset to see fans and people who weren’t immediate fans of his upset by his last image.
On July 8th 2009, joy wrote:

I came across this web site and starting reading it about . I too was upset to see that picture of Michael on the cover. But I am more deeply upset that poeple are useing bad langage.If you have to use bad words Please do not write any thing at all. Good up standing people do not want to see it. Poeple loved Michael Jackson so please think before you write any thing more. Thank you
On July 11th 2009, MJ Forever wrote:

I grew up watching MJ evolve as a singer, entertainer and watching the many different faces he put on. He was, He IS forever my KING OF POP! All you out there who seek to destroy a true humanitarian should be ashamed of yourselves!! All those who believe he would hurt children are brainless idiots! all it takes is an actor who can cry at will and accuse Michael of something he didnt do and then make money off him! How many of you out there are like that ? How many people seek to make money off Michael ? OK magazine is apparently one of them. Shame shame shame on you !! Long line MY KING !!
On July 14th 2009, JE wrote:

THANK GOD THIS PICTURE LEAKED BEFORE PEOPLE START SAYING HE IS ALIVE LIKE ELVIS OK DID THE RIGHT THING EVERYONE WANTS TO SEE THIS EVEN THOUGH THEY R COMPLAING PEOPLE ARE PATHETIC IF THIS PICTURE DIDN’T EXSIST PEOPLE WOULD BE GOIN OUT OF THERE MIND LOOKING FOR A PIC LIKE THIS
On July 15th 2009, tamika wrote:

i think dat everyone should be respectful 2 da dead.
On August 22nd 2009, lauren wrote:

thats way snide leave mj alone to rest in peace u selfish press!
On August 22nd 2009, lauren wrote:

im 11 and i love mj i think people should leave4 him to rest in peace and not start talking horribly about him cos there jealous !
i love mj
On August 22nd 2009, lauren wrote:

i mwould marry him if i woz older and he woz alive
On August 22nd 2009, lauren wrote:

i agrre with mj forever he would not hurt a child!
i have recently broke up with my best m8 4 calling him a child melesssta and pushed him! mj forever! lauren mahoney!
On August 22nd 2009, lauren wrote:

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx i will njot buy ok eva again idiots! swe4lfish mean idiots