Full of life, just 2 days from death

Rehearsals....Michael Jackson performs on stage

HE looks in incredible form strutting his stuff on stage — but two days later Michael Jackson was dead.

These pictures are thought to be the last taken of the tragic superstar.
He was rehearsing for the gigs at London’s O2 starting next month.

This Is It lighting display is behind him as he pulls off an impressive high-energy routine.
A source who watched Jacko’s final rehearsal in LA said: “Michael was in better form than for years.
"He was preparing for what would have been an absolutely incredible show.
“He was laughing and joking with his dancers. He seemed to have so much energy — it’s hard to believe that 48 hours later he was dead.”
Photographer Kevin Mazur, who took the shots, said: “When he hit the stage I was thrilled that the magical Michael Jackson was back.”