MJ to be buried, finally
The announcement follows nearly two months of speculation since his death from a suspected heart attack on June 25.
Forest Lawn Cemetery is the burial ground of a host of Hollywood greats, including Clark Gable, Marilyn Monroe and, more recently, David Carradine.
Jackson, who was due in July to perform for 50 nights at London’s O2 Arena, will be interred at the Terrace in its Great Mausoleum.
The cemetery’s website describes the mausoleum as featuring replicas of works by Michelangelo.
It also features a stained glass recreation of Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
The burial ground is a different location from the Forest Lawn Hollywood Hills cemetery where Jackson’s family was seen gathering days after his death on June 25.
The family’s spokesperson said: “The Jackson family once again wishes to express its gratitude to Michael’s fans around the world for their support during these difficult times.”
Details about the ceremony and the whereabouts of the King of Pop’s body, though to be under refridgeration, have been tightly guarded.
The announcement came a day after his father, Joe Jackson, said that his son would be buried on what would have been his birthday.
Forest Lawn spokesperson, Bill Martin, said the cemetery does not comment on private funeral services or on steps that might be taken to handle fans who try to show up for the burial.
Meanwhile, the singer’s mother, Katherine Jackson, is considering suing her son’s personal doctor, Conrad Murray.
Her lawyer, Burt Levitch, said: “The possibility of a wrongful death action has been floated,” Levitch said.
“In that regard, no decision has been finalised . . . Dr Murray’s name has been floated because he is under investigation.”
Authorities investigating Jackson’s death have been focusing on Dr Murray, who they believe administered a powerful anesthetic to the pop singer the day he died.
Dr Murray, however, today denied his role in the star’s death in a bizarre YouTube video.
He protested his innocence in the one-minute clip, insisting: “I have done all I could do.”
“I told the truth and I have faith that the truth will prevail.” — Mail Online.