Michael Jackson died June 25 , 2009 , of a drug overdose . The Egyptian-born businessman , who had owned Harrods department store and was a friend of the singer , told fans -- His personal doctor is charged with administering the fatal dose . The coroner ruled that he was likely to have been under the influence at some point in his life and had taken too much MDMA ( ecstasy ). There have also been many attempts to promote and capitalize on his legacy .
Michael Jackson died June 25 , 2009 , of a drug overdose . His personal doctor is charged with administering the fatal dose . The coroner ruled that he was likely to have been under the influence at some point in his life and had taken too much MDMA ( ecstasy ). There have also been many attempts to promote and capitalize on his legacy .