Michael Jackson dead??

His death may have stunned the world of music, but those who knew Michael Jackson say the warning signs of his fading health were clear.

They claim his long-term addiction to painkillers is the obvious underlying health issue which – combined with the considerable pressure of attempting a showbusiness comeback - may just have claimed his life.

Only last month, the Daily Mail reported that Jackson was struggling to make even a handful of the rehearsals for the comeback tour which was due to start in July at the O2 in London.