On June 25, 2009, the world lost Michael Jackson, the King of Pop. But for Jermaine Jackson, he lost something more personal — his beloved younger brother. In an emotional recollection, Jermaine shared the intimate final moments he had with Michael, the pain of that fateful day, and his deep suspicions surrounding his brother’s d.e.a.t.h.

Jermaine’s last memory with Michael was during a special family gathering. The Jackson family, including all the siblings, children, and their parents, came together. Michael arrived with his children, Prince and Paris, lighting up the room with his joyful presence. Jermaine recalled complimenting Michael on a song he had recorded. The two shared a moment singing harmonies. When Jermaine praised the track, Michael responded sincerely, “Jermaine, that means a lot to me coming from you.”

That night, as the gathering ended, Michael turned to his family with excitement, saying, “I’ll see you guys in London at the O2.” It was a hopeful farewell, one filled with dreams of a comeback and redemption. Tragically, it would be the last time Jermaine saw his brother alive.

On the day of Michael’s d.e.a.t.h, Jermaine and his wife were across town when they received a call from Larry King, asking if they had heard about Michael being rushed to the hospital. Initially unaware of the severity, Jermaine quickly made calls and eventually spoke to their mother, Katherine Jackson, who was en route to UCLA Medical Center.

Hours later, when Jermaine called his mother again, the pain in her voice was unmistakable — Michael was gone. Jermaine described the crushing moment as a wave of emptiness washed over him. He rushed to the hospital, where he found Westwood cordoned off and helicopters circling overhead. Security recognized him and let him through.

At UCLA, Jermaine consoled his mother before going to see Michael. He found him lying lifeless — “just a shell.” He touched his face, kissed his forehead, looked into his eyes, and said his final goodbye: “I love you. I’m going to miss you so much.” In that quiet moment of heartbreak, Jermaine asked, “Why did you leave me?”

Jermaine expressed his deep connection with Michael, rooted in childhood memories, shared hotel rooms, and touring life. When he was asked to read Michael’s official time of d.e.a.t.h, it was a moment that broke him. “That was the hardest thing I’ve ever had to do,” he said.

Though the world saw Michael as an icon, Jermaine reminded everyone that Michael was also a brother, a father, and above all, a man with a deep sense of humanity. “He saw good in everyone,” Jermaine explained, citing Michael’s songs like Heal the World, Man in the Mirror, and Earth Song as reflections of his spirit. Michael championed environmental causes and spoke out for starving children long before it was fashionable.

When asked about Michael’s legacy, Jermaine didn’t hesitate. “He was a genius. A humanitarian. A loving father. A person who gave everything to make others smile. There’s no price for that.” He added, “Had I known the price for success, I would’ve never done it. I would’ve stayed with the bunk beds and a simple life.”

But Jermaine also spoke of suspicion — of a deeper, more troubling story behind Michael’s d.e.a.t.h. When he arrived at the hospital, he and his brother Randy asked each other, “Who did this?” They soon encountered Dr. Conrad Murray, Michael’s personal physician. Jermaine recalled something “funny” about his behavior.

Murray was later charged with involuntary manslaughter for administering the powerful anesthetic propofol, which ultimately caused Michael’s d.e.a.t.h. But Jermaine believes Murray was not alone. “There’s more involved,” he said. He pointed to the erased surveillance tapes and noted that Michael had shown symptoms of toxicity in the days leading up to his d.e.a.t.h— confusion, uneven body temperature, and disorientation.

Jermaine insisted Michael was not a drug addict. “He trusted his doctor,” he said. “Michael asked for help sleeping. What he got was a hospital-grade anesthetic administered at home.” Jermaine described Murray as “the finger to a bigger hand,” suggesting a broader conspiracy.

“Michael was supposed to be here,” Jermaine concluded. “He had so many more years left.” His loss is not just a personal tragedy for the Jackson family but a global wound felt by millions. For Jermaine, the grief is still fresh. “I feel like I’ve lost a part of me,” he said. “Michael didn’t just belong to us. He belonged to the world.”