Michael Jackson Death Hoax Investigators

Latest News => TMZ.com => Complete TMZ Recaps => Topic started by: ~Souza~ on January 30, 2013, 03:57:03 PM

Title: TMZ Full Recap Part 36 - April 2012
Post by: ~Souza~ on January 30, 2013, 03:57:03 PM

MICHAEL JACKSON
Black Surgical Mask Fetching
Over $20,000 at Auction (http://www.tmz.com/2012/04/26/michael-jackson-black-surgical-mask-auction/)
4/26/2012 12:15 AM PDT BY TMZ STAFF

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A black surgical mask that Michael Jackson allegedly wore the night before he died in 2009 has hit the auction block -- and the bids have already surpassed $20,000.

According to the auction house -- Nate D. Sanders Auctions -- MJ wore the mask (above) while rehearsing for his "This Is It" concert tour on June 24th, 2009 ... the singer's last ever rehearsal.

The auction house claims the mask  -- made of silk fabric, personally designed by the King of Pop -- contains visible traces of MJ's stage make-up along with a strand of his black hair.

One of MJ's former bodyguards was in possession of the mask, and swears by its authenticity. MJ famously wore surgical masks outdoors as a form of disguise.

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The auction ends April 30th -- and bidding has already reached $21,190. The auction house estimates the mask will sell for $50,000-$150,000.