A recent autopsy report has unveiled a shocking side of the late pop icon Michael Jackson’s health struggles, which he kept hidden from the public for years before his death in June 2009 at the age of 50.

According to a report published by the British newspaper Mirror, the autopsy revealed multiple scars and wounds across his body, reflecting Jackson’s long battle with chronic pain, insomnia, and frequent reliance on strong painkillers to manage his suffering.

Frailty and low body weight

The report indicated that Jackson weighed only about 55 kilograms at the time of his death, a severely low weight resulting from years of strict dieting, possible cosmetic surgeries, and eating disorders. Repeated injection marks were observed on his arms, hips, thighs, and shoulders, suggesting near-total dependence on injections to cope with insomnia and persistent pain, while no traces of oral medication were found in his stomach.

Scars from cosmetic procedures

Forensic experts also confirmed scars behind his ears and along the sides of his nose, indicating numerous cosmetic procedures throughout his career.

Experts emphasized that Jackson was extremely private about his health, often preventing doctors from examining certain parts of his body, highlighting the extreme secrecy surrounding his medical condition throughout his life.

These findings support previous speculations about his struggles with appetite loss, chronic pain, and heavy reliance on medication, including propofol—the anesthetic that ultimately caused his death at his Los Angeles home.

The new autopsy details reignite discussions about the final years of Michael Jackson’s life and the physical and psychological burdens he endured away from the global spotlight.