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Video shows vigorous Jackson in rehearsal before death
(Agencies)
Updated: 2009-07-03 16:11 Jackson's voice coach Dorian Holley said Jackson was in an upbeat mood in the days before his death, joking around with his wardrobe and makeup staff.
Holley said Jackson, 50, did not show his age. "I'm sure that he was in pain after some rehearsals. But I got to tell you something -- the guys and girls dancing with him were all in their 20s," he said. "When Michael was on stage with them, there was only one person that you could watch and that was Michael Jackson," he said.
"He was like an expectant father pacing up and down the stage," Mazur told Britain's Sun tabloid. "He was just so focused. Between songs, he burst into laughter and joked around with his dancers and the director. I have never seen him so happy," Mazur said. Jackson had planned a series of concerts at London's O2 Arena starting on July 13, part of a comeback for the King of Pop whose personal and financial life had sharply deteriorated in the past decade. Concert promoters AEG Live, who released the video, are offering full ticket refunds for the concerts. British media reports said about 50 million pounds (59 million euros, US$83 million) has been spent on 750,000 tickets.
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