Michael Jackson was in a ‘financial crisis’ when he died: Murray

Pop icon Michael Jackson was a “vulnerable man” and was in a “financial crisis” when he passed away, his former physician Conrad Murray said.

Pop icon Michael Jackson’s former physician Conrad Murray has claimed that the late singer was a “vulnerable man” and in a “financial crisis” when he died.

US singer Michael Jackson died in June 2009 due to acute propofol intoxication. (AP)

The Thriller hitmaker passed away in June 2009 due to acute propofol intoxication and Murray claims he couldn’t cope with the prospect of performing 50 shows at the London’s O2 Arena, which were due to take place later that year, reports dailystar.co.uk.

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Murray -- who was jailed for four years for the involuntary manslaughter of Jackson -- said: “He despised those shows, he didn’t even want to come to London. All he wanted was to be alone.

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Murray -- who has authored a tell-all book, This Is It!: The Secret lives of Dr Conrad Murray and Michael Jackson -- says the father-of-three lived a very sad existence as he struggled to cope with being the world’s most famous man.

“I felt sorry for Michael. Unlike the rest of us he couldn’t walk down the street. He had to hide away, he had no freedom. He was sad beyond measure... a recluse,” he added.