Michael Jackson, the famous singer and entertainer, died on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50. The official cause of death was acute propofol and benzodiazepine intoxication.
This means he died from an overdose of the anesthetic propofol, which was being used to help him sleep, and benzodiazepines, a type of sedative.
It's important to note that Michael Jackson's death was ruled a homicide by the Los Angeles County Coroner. His personal physician, Conrad Murray, was convicted of involuntary manslaughter for administering the fatal dose of propofol.
The circumstances surrounding his death were widely publicized and remain a subject of ongoing discussion.