ADVERTISEMENT

Startling Video: Michael Jackson Catches Fire

Horrifying footage has surfaced of Michael Jackson's accident on the set of a Pepsi commercial in 1984. Watch as for ten, terrifying seconds Michael is on fire.

US Weekly obtained the footage of the King of Pop's hair bursting into flames after the pyrotechnics for the production went off too early. In the video, Jackson initially doesn't seem to know he's on fire, dancing across the stage normally.

Once he realizes his head is on fire, he frantically spins in circles and takes off his jacket to fend off the flames. People then rush the musician to help put out the fire that leaves Jackson with a bald patch.

Michael suffered second and third degree burns from the accident. It was later reported that the music legend donated his $1.5 million settlement with Pepsi to the Brotman Medical Center in Culver City, California where he was treated.

For more shocking pics of the Pepsi commercial accident, check out the latest issue of US Weekly, on newsstands Friday, July 17.

Posted July 15, 2009 10:07:00 PM
See All: music pepsi michael jackson

E-Mail | Print | | RSSRSS | 

Recent Headlines

Video: Adam Lambert Talks Twitter
November 21, 2009, 07:07 AM (PDT) An hour ago
Levi Johnston's 'Playgirl' Photo Reveal
November 21, 2009, 07:05 AM (PDT) An hour ago
Tops & Flops: A Week in Fashion
November 21, 2009, 07:01 AM (PDT) An hour ago
Shirtless Jon Gosselin: 'Don't Get Married, Levi'
November 20, 2009, 07:00 PM (PDT) 13 hours ago
Dr. Phil: Oprah's Show Was Home For Me
November 20, 2009, 06:51 PM (PDT) 13 hours ago
Levi Johnston's Mother Sentenced to Five Years in Jail
November 20, 2009, 06:46 PM (PDT) 13 hours ago
Heidi Klum Takes New Last Name -- Hubby Seal's!
November 20, 2009, 05:13 PM (PDT) 15 hours ago
Sarah Palin's Book Notches Big Sales
November 20, 2009, 05:05 PM (PDT) 15 hours ago
Charges Dropped Against John Rich
November 20, 2009, 03:05 PM (PDT) 17 hours ago
Bond Increased for Erin Andrews' Accused Stalker
November 20, 2009, 02:30 PM (PDT) 18 hours ago

Shirtless Jon Gosselin: 'Don't Get Married, Levi'
Nov 20, 2009 07:00 PM (PDT)
 
Tops & Flops: A Week in Fashion
Nov 21, 2009 07:01 AM (PDT)
 
Levi Johnston's Mother Sentenced to Five Years in Jail
Nov 20, 2009 06:46 PM (PDT)
 
ADVERTISEMENT
  • ETNOW: Taylor Lautner on Kristen Stewart: We Have a Similar Relationship to Jacob & Bella http://www.etonline.com/news/2009/11/81249/index.html
  • ETNOW: Taylor Lautner says now that 'New Moon' is out he's ready for Thanksgiving, "family, food and football." RT @BradBesseyET @OfficialTL
  • ETProdSharlette: TWILIGHT-NEW MOON breaks all records. Midnight crawlers brought in 26.27 Million last night. WOW congrats vampires and wolves, ET has it!
  • BradBesseyET: Taylor Lautner says now the wait is over for Twilight: New Moon, he's ready for Thanksgiving and "family, food and football." @OfficialTL
  • ETNOW: Our @BradBesseyET promised & here it is! Adam Lambert Gives ET a Sneak Peek at His AMA Performance http://tinyurl.com/yzuqqng @adamlambert
Module - Poll

Which new film will get you into theaters this weekend?

Gathering poll results. Please wait...

Catch Hollywood's brightest stars out on the town!

View Star Sightings Gallery

Do you think your fave celeb's style is super sweet or totally beat?

View Hit or Miss Gallery

See whose glamorous style is turning heads around town!

View Glam Squad Gallery

See First Lady Michelle Obama's fabulous fashions within the first 100 days and more!

View the Michelle Obama Fashion Gallery