Michael Jackson died June 25 , 2005 , of a drug addiction . The doctor 's defense attorney , Ed Chernoff , contends Jackson was `` a desperate man in many respects '' and gave himself the fatal dose of surgical anesthesia while the doctor was not watching . His personal physician is charged with administering the fatal dose . Several other lawsuits have been filed regarding his death . There have also been many attempts to revive and carry on his legacy .
Michael Jackson died June 25 , 2005 , of a drug addiction . His personal physician is charged with administering the fatal dose . Several other lawsuits have been filed regarding his death . There have also been many attempts to revive and carry on his legacy .