Here are five major lies that were told about Michael Jackson:
1. He Bleached His Skin to Become White – One of the most widespread myths was that Michael deliberately bleached his skin to change his race. In reality, he suffered from vitiligo, a skin condition that causes loss of pigmentation. He confirmed this in interviews, and his autopsy later supported this.
2. He Bought the Elephant Man’s Bones – A bizarre rumor claimed Michael tried to purchase the remains of Joseph Merrick, known as the "Elephant Man." This was entirely false, but Jackson found the story amusing and never seriously addressed it, which fueled the myth.
3. He Slept in an Oxygen Chamber to Stay Young – A famous photo showed him lying in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber, leading tabloids to say he slept in it to live longer or stay youthful. In truth, the photo was staged for publicity, and Jackson later joked about it.
4. He Wanted to Marry Princess Diana – Some tabloids claimed Michael was obsessed with Princess Diana and wanted to marry her. The truth? They admired each other and met once, but there was no romantic connection. Michael even dedicated a performance of "Dirty Diana" to her — after confirming she loved the song.
5. He Was a Child Abuser – The most damaging allegations came from child molestation accusations in the 1990s and 2000s. Despite a high-profile trial in 2005, where he was fully acquitted on all charges, and testimonies later discrediting the accusations (including from his former accusers), the media often presented the allegations as truth.
5 Major Lies Told About Michael Jackson.....