Ortega: MJ never thought he lost his crown

Oct 24th, 2009 - UPI

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NEW YORK, Oct. 24 (UPI) -- Kenny Ortega says he told Michael Jackson he thought the London concert series on which they were collaborating would restore him as the King of Pop.

Jackson died June 25 at the age of 50. In the weeks leading up to his death, he and Ortega had been rehearsing with backup dancers and musicians for a planned residency at London's O2 arena.

The "This Is It" shows were expected to be the pop icon's comeback after his once-dazzling career had been eclipsed for years by media reports of bizarre behavior, health issues, financial troubles, legal woes and child molestation allegations.

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