Bill Whitfield, Michael Jackson's final bodyguard, has shared his perspective on what led to the pop star's death on June 25, 2009. Whitfield believes that immense stress, exacerbated by child sexual abuse allegations and the pressures of the 'This Is It' tour, significantly contributed to Jackson's demise, alongside the lethal combination of sedatives and propofol. He described Jackson as becoming 'frail' and 'overwhelmed' in his final days, noting that stress was a major factor that 'kills.' Whitfield also dismissed the sexual abuse allegations against Jackson, asserting that the singer would 'never hurt a child' and expressing regret that Jackson died before he could fully defend himself. The bodyguard's insights suggest that while Jackson's death was officially ruled a homicide, it was likely a culmination of various stresses and pressures.