MICHAEL Jackson allegedly feared that he would be shot while performing on stage.
The late pop music legend is said to have chosen the UK for his 2009 comeback gigs due to the strict gun laws in comparison to the US.
Jackson's friend and dermatologist Jason Pfeiffer claims that the singer also predicted his own death before he passed away in June 2009. "The last time I saw him he was saying his goodbyes to everyone in the office," Pfeiffer told The Sun.
"It was like he knew he was never coming back, and he would often say he thought he was going to be shot on stage. He said the comeback was in England due to the gun laws there. That's why he ditched a US comeback as people had access to guns here and would shoot him. He thought America was too dangerous. But he still had some fears that he would be shot on stage."
Speaking about Jackson's addiction to drugs, Pfeiffer said that he would "beg" him for painkillers and "demanded enough to knock out an elephant". He added: "Michael had a death wish with his drug addiction. He faked medical issues so that he could receive heavy-duty painkiller Demerol. Michael felt he was immune to normal volumes and begged for extra quantities."
The Jackson family are currently involved in a lawsuit against tour promoter AEG, seeking £31.1 million in damages for his wrongful death. –GN