The photograph may be entertaining, but there is no reliable evidence that the man pictured is Michael Jackson or that the singer secretly disappeared.
Michael Jackson died in Los Angeles on June 25, 2009. His death was investigated by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner, which is responsible for investigating sudden and unusual deaths in the county and determining their circumstances and cause.
The resemblance has therefore become more of an internet curiosity than a genuine mystery.
Look-alike stories involving famous celebrities are nothing new. Familiar facial features, hairstyles and expressions can sometimes make a stranger appear remarkably similar to a well-known person, particularly in a photograph taken from a particular angle.
