The picture - taken only weeks before the star died - shows him wearing his trademark shades and mask.
His facial contours are strangely flat and there is only a shadow where the tip of his nose should have been.
The snap outside a Beverly Hills jewellers in April suggested Jackson was not wearing the plastic prothestic conk insiders reveal he was reliant on.
Last night it was claimed that Jackson's false nose was missing as he lay in the morgue after death and that there was simply a HOLE in the middle of his face.
And former Neverland aide Adrian McManus said: "His nose was always a problem. In his closet he had stage glue and a jar of fake noses he told me were for disguises."
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Michael Jackson is sogood. I'm sad.
By jere.. Posted December 2 2009 at 3:45 PM.
it doesnt matter what you people say about how much of a failure dad he was. who are you to judge this awesome performer who could sing and dance the hearts out of millions of people?
some of you need to define the word: respect.
ps. his skin disease is called vitiligo and that makes your skin white so thats why he bleached his skin
RIP. michael jackson
By sam.. Posted October 24 2009 at 1:17 AM.
michael jackson was a legend. and he didnt just start bleaching his skin for nothing he had a skin disease called 'vitiligo' which turns certain parts of your skin white - you get white patches, or in worse cases more than 50% of your body turns white. and because he was an african american, those white patches became much more noticeable.
if you're going to try and make a point about him bleaching his skin then at least get your facts right if you even have any.
By michaela.. Posted October 24 2009 at 1:09 AM.
I don't think his nose problem was because of plastic surgery but I saw on Geraldo that a doctor said he was getting injections in his face to lighten his skin to even it out. This had probably been going on for years and it was a steroid which over time deteriorates tissue. No external cream would have lightened MJ's skin enough to match the white vitiligo patches so I guess this was his only option but over time it did harm to his nose. It mad the tissue very thin. So stop blaming Micheal for too much plastic surgery, he was just trying to look normal with this desease.
By tina.. Posted September 27 2009 at 3:07 AM.
umm...just leave him alone,don't say bad thing and words about him
he's Michael Jackson!the King of Pop!hello?respect him please...he's resting peacefully now,it hurts me when someone is saying not good about him,even if its true,they could just hold their tongues
hello,MJ..i know that you're watching over us....you are a great person who made us all smile..thanks for the gift of magic,and talents that you shared....love you!Michael Jackson fever!!!check my blog please/
By Michaelfan-addict.. Posted August 14 2009 at 10:36 AM.
MJ remains the greatest artist that ever lived on the face of earth.. gave the world much to think, talk about... the world still wonder what went through your mind all these years. RIP.
By faan.. Posted August 9 2009 at 11:33 PM.
He was such a good looking young man. Why did he have to start changing and destroying his face like that? And that piggy ugly little nose he had after the surgeries, did it really fall off???
By Sandra.. Posted August 8 2009 at 9:42 PM.
What a freak. He could have lived his life as a normal man, with incredible talent, but he had to get looney and start with the skin-bleaching and plastic surgery.
The most disturbing thing was that he thought it was "perfectly normal and beautiful" to share his bed with kids that wern't his own. And the whole white glove and chimp thing was pretty bizzare too.
I hope he finds peace now. I used to be a fan back in the '80's, but no more. What a sad, sorry life.
By Cindy.. Posted August 6 2009 at 1:08 AM.
MJ, you were the best. Its a great loss to the whole world indeed. You were so talented and reserved. I have always admired you. you made blunders unknowingly and knowingly, people talked and got tired, they judged you, but they commit the same crimes but they go unnoticed, and they go unjudged. God is a good Judge, he can judge you better. With or without a nose i still love you. God should have mercy on you because you entertained us. Though gone people are still enjoying your music and others are busy making money because of your music. Rest in peace MJ. I will always love you.
By Lucy Chimphonda.. Posted August 4 2009 at 12:35 PM.
If michael wasn't a good man or dad he wouldn't have had his kids he loved his kids they was his life I loved to see michael sing my grand kids love Michael my 2 year grand kid loves to witch him everyday my 12 year is writing his life @ poems about him @ doing 1 of his dances in school in his memory so he was love by so meany people leave the man alone let us reamber him the way we want to @ his kids why hurt them by saying bad thing about there dad he was a good man we need more good men like him. Carol
By carol coatney.. Posted August 2 2009 at 11:04 PM.
everyone who says i am disrespectind mj,s memory are not real fans.i have dedicated my life 2 finding out the truth.1 day the jacksons will thank me 4 this.long live the king!big up 2 the rabbit!
By darrenhoodpyle.. Posted August 1 2009 at 10:24 PM.
Whichever way you look at this, the man will ultimately be remembered as the greatest entertainer of all time, not the nonsense going around. What you cant erase just let it be, you are just hurting his kids who at a very young age have to contend with so much rubbish from grown men and women. where is the humanity. Cant you all just leave the man to rest in peace.
By Albert.. Posted August 1 2009 at 6:56 PM.
micheal,i miss u.i will wear a white glove everyday 24/7 until someone gets 2 the bottom of this sad mystery.
By darren hoodpyle.. Posted August 1 2009 at 8:23 PM.
mj was like a father to me.i just hope they bring him back
By darren.. Posted August 1 2009 at 3:39 PM.
Think Elvis ..marilyn monroe...river phoenix......heath ledger...anna nicole smith.....kurt cobain. All died addicted to drugs with to much fame to much money and no common sense is The high life really that glamerous no its not real joy is not the absense of problems ...but the presence of God ....don't look up to these fallen stars put ur trust and faith in the Lord ..roxy
By miss roxanne holmes.. Posted August 1 2009 at 1:46 PM.
in the mask, sunglasses & wearing a scarf around his head how do u know it was actually him anyway!
By deb.. Posted August 1 2009 at 1:16 PM.
michael i think your really hot anustly, truley HOT!!!! IM LIKE YOUR #1!!FAN i love you!! bye
By niya.. Posted July 30 2009 at 11:22 PM.
Well, the nose issue would explain a lot, as to why he went out with his face covered so often. He probably had breathing issues because of it, too...all may also explain why he got to be so weird....
By Marie.. Posted July 30 2009 at 1:10 AM.
To By Just_ME. Posted July 26 2009 at 11:42 PM.
So what is Bill Gates was richer than MJ. With all that charities that BG support, who will remember him in 100 years time. People all over the world cried when MJ died because he touched them through his music. That music will live forever and ever and there is nothing you. Bill Gates or all you other MJ-haters out there, can do. So keep all your negative comments and start doing your part for this world so that people can remember you 10 years after your death. That is not to much to ask. - Lu in Cape Town, South Africa
By Lu.. Posted July 28 2009 at 3:59 PM.
This is just one another stupid theory about Michael Jackson!
By Jeanette.. Posted July 27 2009 at 8:42 PM.
I think the Beatles were definitely the biggest thing going in pop music. We'll see if people are listening to Miguel in 40 years.
By Thomas.. Posted July 27 2009 at 7:49 PM.
what are you talking about ? Would you let him babysit your kids ? No, i didnt think so !!!
By marie.. Posted July 27 2009 at 6:17 PM.
Pls live ur lifes.Thanks to Ti 4 that music,mj rest in peace
By Stanchris.. Posted July 27 2009 at 5:57 PM.
The nose is a required element for speaking and/or singing normally. When the nose is suddenly missing it's impossible to sound the same.
That is the real reason Jackson didn't release any new records or tour, and was going to lip-sync the London shows. He couldn't speak above a whisper. He had a Helluva time blowing his nose, too.
By Hall.. Posted July 27 2009 at 4:20 PM.
Pls they should just live him alone.he is dead now nd he is no longer on anybody's way.mj was a wonderful person.nose or no nose he was a great man.i think they took his gentlity for granted.lets mourn him nd remember him as a michael jackson of heal d world.
By Nina.. Posted July 27 2009 at 3:37 PM.
Can we care less about Michael's looks and concentrate more on what he was like. He was probably not very good looking on the outside but who cares? he was very handsome on the inside and he had the heart of an angel.
By mina.. Posted July 27 2009 at 3:02 PM.
Let this be a warning to all those who have plastic surgery. Things will fall off it taken to excess as MJ found out to his cost. Only a matter of time now till Jordan's boobs fall off me thinks.
By Lorna Wanstall.. Posted July 27 2009 at 1:16 PM.
to be honest, i dont really care what he looked like, his music inspired millions and i think thats all that counts really, and yeahh i admit he used to look great and did sadly ruin that, but it was his own choice at the end of the day and people should respect him for that, anyway people always say you shouldn't judge a book by it's cover. But michael was unique from his music and his looks. Nobody can ever replace him no matter how much they try. R.I.P Michael Jackson.
By Emma.. Posted July 27 2009 at 2:19 AM.
Maria-London-26/7/09 - This is exactly what I wanted to say!
Completely agree with you.
By Just_ME.. Posted July 26 2009 at 11:42 PM.
Lillie Dipom - You have no idea what you're talking about as far as charity giving. Bill Gates has given literally BILLIONS in charity...much more than Michael was even ever worth in TOTAL. In fact his Bill and Melissa Gates Foundation has over 38 BILLION in assets all dedicated to charity.
Michael, while wealthy was no where near as wealthy as Bill Gates is...or many other wealthier men. At his wealthiest, MJ was probably worth half a billion or so. Now he's estimated at about $200 million or so when his tremendous debt is taken into consideration That's nice money but it's no where in the same league as other wealthier men. Michael probably gave tens of millions to charities and that's wonderful, but it's not even in the same league as the tens of BILLIONS wealther people have given. Take a look at not only Bill Gates but other much wealthier men than MJ like Warren Buffet, George Soros, Rockefeller, etc etc have given. Where do you make this stuff up?
By babyfacemagee.. Posted July 26 2009 at 11:56 PM.
he looked great no matter what
By lauren.. Posted July 26 2009 at 10:09 PM.
It doe,s not matter just what one doe,s to change there looks & appearance as they are still exactly the same person inside with the same heart at the end of the day..................................
M J looked dead sexy in white with his black shoulder length hair he looked his best ever..............
MichaeL Jackson R.I.P & God Bless You..........
By Lyn CaroL Myers.. Posted July 26 2009 at 9:26 PM.
I love michael Jackson, but this is what happens when you have too much surgery........ there will be a lot more of these stories in the future the way celebs have surgery in their quest be young, beautiful, perfect etc.
By Jay.. Posted July 26 2009 at 9:55 PM.
The wisest......that is so funny and completely true. My six year old can spell better than most of of the people who have posted comments on here.
By sarah.. Posted July 26 2009 at 9:53 PM.
Let poor MJ rest in peace, he was just a harmless man who never grew up but was a brilliant entertainer, gone too soon.
By dolly.. Posted July 26 2009 at 9:42 PM.
how could AL sharpton stand up and say at the memorial
" michael jackson was not strange "
By HOW.. Posted July 26 2009 at 9:01 PM.
who are any of you to say micheal jackson was gud or bad eyy?only god can judge so keep ur opinions to your selfs people
By tiny abz.. Posted July 26 2009 at 8:01 PM.
Whos gives a toss about Jacko?
I'm more worried about the spelling some of you people are trying to pass off!
By The Wisest.. Posted July 26 2009 at 7:08 PM.
michael jackson is and was a true legend! long live his music long live his effect and long live his spirit x
r.i.p
michael jackson
By charlea.. Posted July 26 2009 at 6:28 PM.
I think that he shouldnt have had that much plastic surgery. love lilly and pete dipom
By lilly dipom.. Posted July 26 2009 at 6:36 PM.
NUMBER 1: michael jackson holds the WORLD record for giving the most money to the most charites
NUMBER 2: michael jackson made up the majority of his dances. including THRILLER AND BAD ect ect ect
NUMBER 3: michael jackson won the most grammys ever!!!! and he won so many awards they ran out awards to give him
NUMBER 4: he wrote neally ALL of his songs
NUMBER 5: he holds a WORLD record for the most people at concerts and sell outs.
NUMBER 6: he holds the most views on tv and radio in history!!! when his dangerous tour was aired on tv
yer thats just a couple of reasons why he is a legend !! so leave him alone
By SARAH.. Posted July 26 2009 at 5:35 PM.
what an utter raving lunatic ! I was never a fan
By marie.. Posted July 26 2009 at 5:44 PM.
can you leave this man alone it does not matter now weather he is got a real nose which he hasn't or wearing a fake plastic nose which he did when he was alive. he should not have changed his look at the first place I am so sad he has done this at the time. some should have stopped him going trough this he was a very beatiful child.
ver sad
By aba.. Posted July 26 2009 at 5:03 PM.
Who Would Say That MJ'S nose Had FELL OFF and persanlly myself and my family are a massive fans so we are still paying our respect to him so i am going 2 say for my family and myself We Are disscuteed
By Tegan.. Posted July 26 2009 at 4:36 PM.
To Denise: the fact is when you get bully from childhood to adult bein called name that is what happen, you loose all confidence of yourself, not how much money he had. At least he didn't kill himself like some do but consentrat on his music. That should tell you something about MJ. Also being rejected buy women he was in love with but didn't lv him back the same way didn't help. Look at the difference of him on stage were he has full confidence on his ability to sing/dance and that of when of stage? After all who are we to judge him or tell him how to live his live? we didn't live his nightmares, so let not judge his mistake or what we don't know.
I don't believe in any REVELATION of anything regarding MJ or about any other celebrities today printed buy newspapers and media manupulation not even "FRIENDS" So believe what you believe from your own observation of MJ but not what you ready.
Now let hope they don't target his kids as the next money making tickets once MJ machine has stop rolling and gone in the grown. PEOPLE LOOS BODY PART DAILY, MEN/WOMEN HV PLASTIC SURGERY TO CHANGE SOMETHING OF THEMSELV THEIR DON'T LIKE. SO WHY ANYONE WANT TO KNOW ABOUT HIM NOT HAVING A NOSE?
Let not waist time trying to find what other have or don't have and invesrt that time in ourself.
In the end MJ could not be honest about certain stuff has he wanted because of HUMAN NATURE so let him rest now, so as his kids and family.
LV FROM AROUND THE PLANET-PEACE.
Maria-London-26/7/09
By Maria.. Posted July 26 2009 at 4:45 PM.
This is both sad and scary, how can anyone be so determined to drive themselves into the ground? He was fine to begin with but 'sleb' life hit him hard in childhood so just goes to show that money does'nt make everything better!
There is no doubt Jacko was the biggest talent of our time but he was also the biggest disaster story played out right before our eyes, what we saw was a human life disintegrating from start to finish and that is the most horrifying aspect of his life, he never had the privacy and never had the chance at a normal life.
He was an amazing dancer and singer who brought out some pretty earth shattering stuff throughout his life but when he changed his skin and face hs music also changed to the boring droll for which he is remembered, earth song and you are not alone were big hits yes but would you believe they were by the same person... no.
Elvis never changed himself or his music, Jacko had to change himself to keep on top of his life but they cannot be compared they were both legends!!!
By Stais.. Posted July 26 2009 at 4:00 PM.
his nose and career fell of im sorry but his muic definatly nosedived
By will.. Posted July 26 2009 at 3:43 PM.
Why don't people just leave mj alone he was a brilliant dancer, it doesn't matter what he looked liked it was his decision to change the way he looked. It's just a shame that he's gone :(
By Katie :).. Posted July 26 2009 at 12:12 PM.
All this talk about who was bigger, Elvis or MJ is claptrap.
Both were mega artists each in their own manner. MJ took pop, dancing and entertainment to a whole new level.
Elvis? As John Lennon said, "Before Elvis their was nothing."
How lucky are we? Each kings in their own fields, enjoy the legacy both have given the world folks.
By Big V.. Posted July 26 2009 at 10:14 AM.
elvis? bah.
elvis sold most of his records after his death, so has a 32 year 'head start' on jacko. come back to me in 32 years then tally up who sold most.
By mojo.. Posted July 26 2009 at 8:24 AM.
Definitely bigger and better than Elvis. RIP Michael. You were the best.
By janbee sussex.. Posted July 26 2009 at 8:20 AM.
The Beatles are the BIGGEST selling recording artist, ever.
By Ray Morgan.. Posted July 26 2009 at 8:12 AM.
Martin Brown how many of those songs did Elvis write? MJ was a better and more creative talent.
By David Green.. Posted July 26 2009 at 8:09 AM.
bigger than elvis ,i think not. with 1.3 billion record sales . jackson not even close to the king.
By martin brown.. Posted July 26 2009 at 7:47 AM.
Quite easy to explain.
He was stark raving nuts.
He had enough money, and was able to borrow enough, to avoid having to deal with reality.
The music you mention was from 25+ years ago. All he's done since then was get progressively nuttier.
By Halldecker.. Posted July 26 2009 at 4:24 AM.
the man are on mask , it reveal nothing at all that his nose are falling off . you all stupid reporters got nothing better to do but just spread empty rumours all the time.
i am not a Michael's fan but i admitted he is one true legacy larger than elvis , diana . Kennedy etc ..
and he is better looking when he is in white .
By sally.. Posted July 26 2009 at 3:28 AM.
I saw this clip- I collect them. Its MJ arriving to visit a store in LA with his kids who are also masked-around April 2009-and there is another shot to go with it of him further on inside the store with his mask off - plus complete nose! He just isnt wearing makeup-apart from the tattooed on eye and lip liners- and I think he looks a whole lot better! But his eyes are very sad-poor MJ-its sick to see the ghouls feasting on his bones-he was a fabulous brilliant entertainer not a politician - just enjoy the music and have respect for the dead.
By Anna.. Posted July 26 2009 at 3:47 AM.
So, sad. Why would he go this far? He was such a lovely looking man. Hopefully this is a lesson learn to others out there who think money could buy you any and everything? But his music lives on. I still love his legacy, despite this terrible revelation.
By Denise.. Posted July 26 2009 at 1:32 AM.