Michael Jackson’s final meal at home came the day before his death — June 24, 2009 — with his family. Though the ‘This Is It” residency was due to take place in London, rehearsals took place at the Staples Center in Los Angeles, just a short drive from Jackson’s home on Carolwood Drive. He ate with his children, Prince, Paris, and Blanket, who lived at the house with him. The Jackson family had a personal chef, Kai Chase, who was charged with preparing healthy food for the star and his family. She recalled on “Larry King Live” that she would make three meals a day for Jackson, some of which he would take with him to rehearsals for “This Is It.” If he was at home, Jackson would always eat his meals downstairs with the children. 

According to the Associated Press (via The Mercury News), Chase said the final meal Jackson ate with his children at their home was seared ahi tuna with organic salad, accompanied by a blend of carrot and orange juice. Some outlets claimed that Jackson had chicken and spinach salad, though it appears Chase’s general recollections of the family’s favorite meals were misreported as the specific meal he ate that day. Several outlets have also claimed erroneously that Jackson’s meal with his family was his final. However, another witness claims that the star ate again before rehearsals on what would prove to be his last night alive.

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