Bill Whitfield, who was Michael Jackson’s head of security at the time of his death, has shared his insights into the late pop star’s demise and the controversial allegations against him. Jackson, who passed away on June 25, 2009, at the age of 50 due to acute propofol intoxication, was under the care of his physician, who was later charged with involuntary manslaughter.

In an interview with The Sun, Whitfield expressed his thoughts on Jackson’s death, suggesting that it might have been the result of a series of overwhelming factors rather than any intentional act. “Do I think someone made a mistake? Yes,” Whitfield stated, reflecting on the stress and increased demands Jackson faced in the lead-up to his final tour, “This Is It.”

Whitfield described Jackson as having become more frail and stressed as the tour approached, with an increasing number of people vying for his attention and support. “There were so many people who wanted something from him, and that can be overwhelming,” Whitfield said. He believes that Jackson’s stress was a significant factor in his death, adding, “Stress kills.”

Addressing the sexual assault allegations that have long surrounded Jackson, Whitfield strongly defended the late singer. He described Jackson as a person who would never harm a child and expressed his frustration over the allegations. “That’s not who he was,” Whitfield asserted. “He once said he would slit his wrist before hurting a child. So I know those accusations were hurtful for him.”

Jackson had faced allegations of child sexual abuse in 1993 and was acquitted in 2005 after a thorough investigation by the FBI. Despite his acquittal, he continued to face similar accusations throughout his life.

Whitfield’s comments provide a personal perspective on Jackson’s final days and his character, reflecting on the pressures and challenges the pop icon faced.