Jacko's last mag cover shot revealed
27 Jun 2009, 1329 Hrs

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London, June 27 One of the final photographs of Michael Jackson, which were intended to mark the start of his London concerts, has appeared on the cover of Q magazine's latest edition.

The decision to feature the star on the cover was taken three months ago, the editor said.

The cover photo, which shows the singer with shades and sunken cheeks, was snapped by photographer John Wright, reports Sky News.

Wright said he was given just 90 seconds to take Jackson's picture.

"I got a call saying Michael Jackson was in London and I could shoot him," said Wright.

"I never thought for a second it would come off, so I was surprised when he did turn up at the office where we were doing the shoot.

"He looked exactly like you'd expect Michael Jackson to look: air weave, military jacket, shades on inside.

"He was wearing a lot of make-up and he didn't have the healthiest skin that I've ever seen.

"He seemed fairly comfortable in front of the camera, though he wasn't jumping through hoops. I got a minute-and-a-half to shoot him, which is no time at all.

"My abiding memory is how polite he was - forgetting everything that's gone on, if you were his parents, you'd be proud of how you'd brought him up," he added.

Q's editor-in-chief Paul Rees said: "Work on this issue was completed a fortnight ago and it was printed shortly thereafter.

"When news of Michael Jackson's death broke, it was already being distributed. As such, we have had no opportunity to change any of the editorial content within the issue.

"Such is the risk inherent in producing a monthly magazine - that events may overtake a story that you are committed to."

Jackson passed away at the age of 50. He died of a suspected heart attack stemming from drugs overdose. (ANI)

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