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CNN Airs 'Michael Jackson: Final Days'

One year after Michael Jackson's death, CNN takes a revealing behind-the-scenes look at the King of Pop's personal life in the documentary "Michael Jackson: The Final Days," airing tonight at 8pm. In a touching tribute, CNN anchor Don lemon attempts to retrace MJ's last steps -- from dancing with his long-time choreographer Travis Payne days before his death, to returning to his rented mansion after hours-long rehearsals, where he would later collapse and die... Here's what you had to say: Terrie commented via Facebook: "Still hard to believe he's gone. And gone way too soon." Patricia wrote via Facebook: "I really enjoyed Michael's music. Like most, I grew up with him, dreamed of marrying either Michael or Jermaine."
CNN Airs 'Michael Jackson: Final Days'
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By Essence ·
One year after Michael Jackson’s death, CNN takes a revealing behind-the-scenes look at the King of Pop’s personal life in the documentary “Michael Jackson: The Final Days,” airing tonight at 8pm. In a touching tribute, CNN anchor Don lemon attempts to retrace MJ’s last steps — from dancing with his long-time choreographer Travis Payne days before his death, to returning to his rented mansion after hours-long rehearsals, where he would later collapse and die. The documentary also collects remembrances from friends like spiritual leader Deepak Chopra and musical director Michael Bearden. Jackson’s drug abuse and frail health are also addressed, as are Jermaine and Tito Jackson’s theories of who is to blame for their brother’s death. Watch “Michael Jackson: The Final Days” tonight at 8pm.